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For investors from outside the Kingdom
Clear legal foundations for investing in Saudi Arabia
We help foreign investors understand the legal requirements relevant to their Saudi projects. We assess proposed activities and structures, review registration, formation, approvals, and contracts, and explain obligations, risks, and necessary steps for the particular investment.
Scope of service
What we do
Activity Assessment
Reviewing the proposed activity, applicable requirements and restrictions, and issues requiring verification before the project begins.
Investment Structure
Assessing legal form, ownership, and management, and explaining implications for the project and relationships with partners.
Registration and Approvals
Identifying activity-related registration, approval, and licensing requirements, and preparing or reviewing documents within the agreed engagement.
Entity Formation
Preparing formation documents and partner agreements, and following entity-related legal procedures within the agreed course of work.
Core Project Contracts
Drafting and reviewing principal project contracts, clarifying obligations, responsibilities, performance terms, and dispute resolution between parties.
Operating Obligations
Reviewing operational legal obligations and identifying policies, documents, and procedures that require preparation or further organization.
Our commitments
Clear Requirements and Realistic Expectations
We explain requirements against the proposed activity and available information, defining scope, gaps, and risks. We identify matters subject to authority decisions and make no promise of approvals, licenses, or completion within a fixed period.
- Requirements explained for your activity
- Outstanding information and legal risks identified
- Follow-up within the agreed engagement scope
How we work
Our approach
- 01
Understand the Investment
We identify the activity, investor status, ownership structure, and project objectives.
- 02
Review the Route
We review requirements and documents, explaining sequencing and matters requiring verification.
- 03
Prepare the File
We prepare agreed documents and applications, identifying information still required.
- 04
Follow the Work
We explain developments, authority requirements, and next steps for the application.
FAQ
Before you get in touch
Does investment registration replace activity-specific licenses?
Investment registration does not replace other licenses and approvals required for the activity. We review project requirements and explain registration, formation, and licensing steps according to the activity, investor status, and relevant authorities.
Can the company be wholly owned by a foreign investor?
This depends on the activity, applicable requirements, and investor status. We review ownership conditions, restrictions, and relevant approvals before proposing a structure, without assuming identical arrangements are available for every activity.
Which documents should I prepare?
Documents vary by investor status, activity, and proposed entity. We start with investor details, existing entity documents where relevant, and a project description, then identify further documents, translations, and authentication requirements.
Which languages are available for communication?
Communication is available in Arabic and English. You can describe your project in either language. We then identify required documents and any translation needs according to the authority and engagement scope.
Request a meeting with our team
Visit us in Al Malqa, Riyadh, Prince Mohammed bin Saad bin Abdulaziz Road. Contact: +966 56 998 8898; info@ps-lawyers.com.