Summary Importing into Saudi Arabia requires a Commercial Registration with import activity, SASO or SFDA product certification depending on category, and standard customs duty of 5% of CIF value plus 15% VAT. Full clearance for compliant goods commonly takes 2 to 4 working days, with prohibited items and restricted categories…
Summary Saudi Arabia’s foreign investment framework changed fundamentally in 2025: the New Investment Law (Royal Decree M/19) replaced the 2000 Foreign Investment Law and took effect in February 2025, moving foreign investors from a licensing requirement to a simplified registration process for any activity not on the Negative List. This…
Summary A grocery store license in Saudi Arabia requires Commercial Registration, municipality approval, Civil Defense clearance, and zoning compliance, with total licensing fees typically running SAR 2,700 to 6,000 and full setup taking 3 to 4 weeks. For most individually owned grocery stores, foreign investors work through a Saudi partner…
Summary Indian investors can access Dubai real estate, stocks, business setup, and banking opportunities within the RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme limit of USD 250,000 per financial year. Residency through investment now has a more accessible entry point too: a 2026 reform removed the minimum property value for sole owners applying…
Summary An Exhibition License in Dubai is issued by DET for mainland setups or by free zones like Dubai World Trade Centre, with total realistic setup costing AED 80,000 to 200,000 including venue rental and insurance. Foreign investors can generally own 100% of a mainland exhibition business too, not exclusively…
Summary Setting up a business in Saudi Arabia typically costs SAR 30,000 to 60,000 for a small consultancy, SAR 100,000 to 200,000 for a mid-sized trading firm, and SAR 300,000 or more for larger operations with employees and physical premises. Capital requirements now vary by activity rather than a single…
