Consulting & Management Solutions · Riyadh & Jeddah, KSA

Business Consulting, Outsourcing & Business Support Services in Saudi Arabia

Innovant helps local and international businesses establish, operate, optimize and grow through consulting-led market entry, digital transformation, managed outsourcing and end-to-end business support.

Consulting-led
From entry to operations
Outsourcing & BSS
One accountable partner
Vision 2030
Aligned advisory

We navigate Saudi Arabia’s official platforms for you

  • MISA
  • ZATCA
  • Qiwa
  • GOSI
  • Mudad
  • Muqeem
  • SAMA
  • Ministry of Commerce

Guides by topic

The operating manual for Saudi Arabia

A bilingual library of practical guides — visas, tax, Saudization, company formation and more — written for founders and finance teams entering the Kingdom.

Why Saudi Arabia

A market built for growth

A large, reforming economy opening to foreign investment under Vision 2030.

100%
Foreign ownership available in many sectors (MISA)
0%
Personal income tax
15%
Standard VAT rate
2030
Vision 2030 national transformation

Where we work

High-growth sectors

Sector-aware guidance for the industries driving Saudi Arabia’s diversification.

Indicators reflect public Vision 2030 figures and official targets.

Plan your entry

Estimate your Saudi setup

An instant, indicative cost and timeline for setting up in the Kingdom — adjust the inputs to fit your plan.

Indicative year-1 estimate
SAR 70,000–146,000
4–10 weeks to operational
  • Government setup (MISA, CR, chamber, municipality)6,000–20,000
  • Office (year 1)40,000–90,000
  • Workforce (GOSI, levies, visas)24,000–36,000

Indicative public 2026 figures — the MISA licence fee is currently waived. Advisory fees quoted separately. Get a tailored, itemised quote for your activity.

Eligibility & licensing

Which route fits you?

Tell us your activity and goal — get the ownership verdict, the right MISA licence, the entity to use and a realistic timeline. Instant, no email required.

100% foreign ownership available
Recommended licenceMISA Service licence
Recommended vehicleLLC

Separate legal personality and 100% foreign ownership — the flexible default for most investors.

Typical timeline4–8 weeks

Indicative guidance — final eligibility depends on your exact activity. We confirm it for you.

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How we help

From reading about it to doing it

When you're ready to act, our advisory team turns the guidance into a compliant, running operation.

Enter

Saudi Market Entry & Corporate Advisory

Establish

Business Finance Advisory

Operate

Business Support Services & Outsourcing

Operate

People, HR & Payroll

Optimize

Strategy, Analysis & Business Improvement

Optimize

IT, Digital Transformation & Automation

Grow

Digital Marketing & E-commerce Growth

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Partnerships

Strategic partners

How it works

Your market-entry journey

A clear sequence from first assessment to a compliant, growing operation in the Kingdom.

  1. Investment licence

    Secure your MISA foreign-investment licence and reserve the commercial name.

  2. Company registration

    Commercial registration, articles of association and tax/Zakat enrolment.

  3. Bank account & workforce

    Open a corporate bank account and set up labour, GOSI, payroll and residency files.

  4. Start operations

    Activate e-invoicing, stay compliant and scale your KSA operation.

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Latest guidance

The latest guides

Questions

Foreign-investor FAQ

Quick answers to the questions we hear most from teams entering Saudi Arabia.

Can foreign investors own 100% of a company in Saudi Arabia?
In many sectors, yes — a MISA investment license allows full foreign ownership. The eligible activities and any conditions depend on the sector.
What is MISA and do I need a license?
MISA is the Ministry of Investment. Foreign investors generally need a MISA license before commercial registration to operate in the Kingdom.
Which taxes apply to my business?
A 15% standard VAT applies to most goods and services. Foreign-owned shares are typically subject to corporate income tax, while Saudi/GCC ownership is subject to Zakat.
What is ZATCA e-invoicing (Fatoora)?
ZATCA requires electronic invoicing. Businesses must issue and integrate compliant e-invoices according to the applicable phase and rules.
What is Saudization (Nitaqat)?
Saudization sets minimum Saudi-national employment levels by sector and size, managed through the Nitaqat programme and platforms such as Qiwa.
How long does company setup take?
Timelines vary by activity and readiness of documents, but a typical MISA-licensed setup moves through licensing, registration and post-setup compliance in a defined sequence.

Client voices

Trusted by businesses building and growing in Saudi Arabia

Practical consulting, outsourcing and operational support built around each client’s business journey.

  • Partnering with Innovant for our tax services has been a smooth and reliable experience. The team is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely supportive. What impressed me most was the hands-on involvement from leadership—someone who truly understands business needs and ensures everything runs like clockwork. It’s a level of care that’s hard to come by.

    RaylabsFounder
  • As a new entrant in the KSA market, the team Innovant surprised us with the clarity and flexibility in all their service areas. Really happy to see the proactiveness from them in supporting every compliance requirement. Overall their professional approach and advocacy make them unique. Enjoying working with such a team

    4i Apps SolutionsRavisankar PChief Operating Officer
  • Innovant is a great partner for matters related to GAZT & VAT in Saudi Arabia. They have a strong team with extensive knowledge of Saudi regulations and ZATCA laws, and are very helpful in providing guidance regarding financial matters, VAT filing, and Certificate issuance. We highly renommend using their services in the Kingdom.

    AstrolabsDirector – KSA Expansion
  • INNOVANT’S Directors & team provided AHM with exceptional assistance and guidance during the company formation days in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this made our business journey very easy and smooth, for which we are highly grateful to INNOVANT. We strongly recommend any company considering to use their service, as they would be extremely satisfied

    AHM MarineGeneral Manager
  • I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation for the excellent support we’ve received from Innovant. Working with their team has truly been a great experience. Your deep expertise in tax compliance and strategic consulting has been invaluable to our business. We especially appreciate the timely and accurate advice consistently provided, along with the team’s thorough understanding of complex regional regulations. A special word of thanks to their Tax Team for his prompt support and dedication.

    KaartechFP&A Manager

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