WhatsApp quoteMany of our clients add a Saudi Arabia entity to their UAE structure because many clients set up a UAE company first and use it as the parent for their Saudi entity. The tax position in Saudi Arabia is clear: 20% corporate tax on the foreign-owned share of profits, 2.5% Zakat on Saudi-owned share, and 15% VAT. Typical examples of this activity include architecture studio, landscape design, urban planning and BIM services, which can usually sit together on one Saudi Arabia licence. In practice, external approvals for architecture & design are: municipality registration for permit submissions.
Why Saudi Arabia
Requirements for a Saudi Arabia company are MISA investment licence, attested parent-company documents (usually a UAE or home-country entity with one year of financials) and commercial registration and Chamber membership. Documents for Saudi Arabia are collected and attested in the UAE where required, so you do not need to travel for incorporation. GoldenKey has licensed architecture & design in Saudi Arabia for customers ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.
How Saudi Arabia works with GoldenKey
Step 1Structure and name check
GoldenKey checks the proposed name and structure against the Ministry of Investment (MISA) and Ministry of Commerce's rules. For architecture & design in Saudi Arabia this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.
Step 2KYC and documents
You provide passports, proof of address and the information required by the Saudi Arabia registrar; GoldenKey prepares the forms.
Step 3Incorporation
Our Saudi Arabia partner files the incorporation and the registrar issues the certificate, typically within 4 to 8 weeks including MISA licence and commercial registration. If the authority raises a query on architecture & design in Saudi Arabia at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 4Banking and compliance
We introduce banks that accept Saudi Arabia companies and set up the annual filing calendar.
Documents required
The document list for architecture & design in Saudi Arabia is short, and most clients already have everything on it.
- Architect's attested degree
- Proof of address
- Business description
- Passport copies
- Bank reference
Pricing
The figures below for architecture & design in Saudi Arabia are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Crucially, pricing for architecture & design in Saudi Arabia depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 15,000 |
|---|---|
| Official fees (approx.) | AED 5,000 |
| Approximate total | AED 20,000 |
Fees in AED; MISA fees collected in SAR
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for architecture & design in Saudi Arabia and makes international pricing simple. As we tell every client, there are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from architecture & design in Saudi Arabia can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for architecture & design in Saudi Arabia happen the same day they are ready. As a rule, our quotations for architecture & design in Saudi Arabia list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before you pay anything. GoldenKey's consultants have handled architecture & design in Saudi Arabia for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
In practice, book a call with GoldenKey and we will confirm your eligibility, your costs and your next steps for architecture & design in Saudi Arabia in a single conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to Saudi Arabia to incorporate?
Importantly, in most cases no. Incorporation is handled by our local partner under a power of attorney. Some banks in Saudi Arabia require a video or in-person meeting.
What are the annual obligations for a Saudi Arabia company?
Annual returns, accounts and tax filings vary by jurisdiction; GoldenKey provides a compliance calendar and local accounting support.
Can my UAE company own the Saudi Arabia company?
Yes. A UAE free zone or mainland company can be the shareholder, which is a common structure for groups operating in both markets.
What approvals does architecture & design need?
In our experience, municipality registration for permit submissions. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.
Is architecture & design allowed in Saudi Arabia?
Architecture & Design can be carried out through a Limited Liability Company under a MISA foreign investment licence in Saudi Arabia, subject to any sector licensing there. {brand} confirms the activity classification with our Saudi Arabia partner before incorporation.
