Official company-establishment fees.
As of Ministry of Commerce service information reviewed in August 2026, establishment under an investment certificate lists SAR 1,200 for an LLC, SAR 1,000 for a general or limited partnership and SAR 1,600 for a joint-stock or simplified joint-stock company, plus SAR 500 publication fees and VAT. Verify current fees at submission.
Investment-registration cost.
The Ministry of Investment’s 2026 Investor Guide states that the applicant commits to paying the registration fee determined by the Ministry upon approval.
Authentication and translation.
Foreign corporate documents can create additional costs for certification, authentication, translation, couriering or document preparation.
Licensing and operating costs.
Sector licences, premises, municipal requirements, staffing, banking and other operating requirements can be more significant than incorporation fees.
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How much does an LLC cost to register?
The Ministry of Commerce currently lists SAR 1,200 for the LLC establishment service, plus publication fees and VAT; this is not the total market-entry cost.
Is investment registration included?
No. It is a separate process and fee treatment.
Why do setup costs vary?
Different activities, documents, licences, ownership structures and operational requirements create different budgets.
Official references
Regulatory content is reviewed against government sources, but requirements can change by activity and circumstance. Always verify current requirements before submission.