Foreign investors entering Saudi Arabia rely on the MISA investment license as their primary approval to operate in the Kingdom. It ensures compliance, market access and the right to hold full ownership in approved sectors.
Key reasons the MISA license in Saudi Arabia matters:
MISA permits full foreign ownership for trading, retail, wholesale, distribution and various commercial operations across approved sectors.
Consulting, finance, technology, education, healthcare, engineering and professional services are widely accessible through MISA licensing.
Manufacturing, logistics, production and industrial development activities fall under MISA’s eligible categories for foreign investors.
High-growth fields like renewable energy, entertainment, tourism and investment activities are fully open to qualified foreign investors.
We begin by assessing your business model, ownership needs and activities to ensure eligibility and alignment with MISA regulations.
Our team prepares, organizes and reviews all required corporate documents to meet MISA’s compliance and submission standards.
We handle the complete application filing on your behalf to ensure accuracy, proper clarification and timely submission to MISA.
Infinity Horizons communicates with authorities, resolves queries and follows up consistently until your MISA license receives formal approval.
After licensing approval, we offer clear guidance on the next administrative steps to help you move forward smoothly and confidently.
Regulatory Insight
Specialized knowledge of MISA rules ensures accurate guidance for foreign investors.
Investor Alignment
Our advice aligns your business activities with the most suitable MISA category.
Application Precision
We structure your documents correctly to match MISA’s exact evaluation criteria.
Approval Efficiency
Strategic handling of submissions and queries helps accelerate the license approval timeline.The Ministry of Investment (MISA) oversees and supports all investment activities in the country. Its work goes beyond just issuing licenses- it also guides investors, provides sector insights and helps companies navigate government procedures. MISA ensures that investments align with Saudi Arabia’s long-term economic goals, especially its plan to diversify the economy.
In recent years, MISA has made its processes much simpler and more efficient to encourage more global companies to establish their presence in Riyadh and other key Saudi cities. A MISA License is a permit issued by the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia that allows foreign companies to operate legally within the Kingdom. It is the main license required for international businesses that want to set up and run their operations in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia has several government bodies involved in business setup, but MISA plays a unique role for foreign investors. Unlike other agencies that handle only specific tasks, MISA serves as the main gateway for investment. It guides investors, coordinates with other departments and simplifies approvals.
The SAGIA license was the investment license previously issued by the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority. It was the main approval foreign companies needed to operate in Saudi Arabia. Today, this system has been replaced by the MISA license, issued by the Ministry of Investment.
The MISA license serves the same purpose but comes with clearer procedures, faster processing and more business activities open to foreign investors. Simply put, SAGIA was the old investment authority, while MISA is the new and updated version designed to make it easier for international businesses to enter and operate in Saudi Arabia.
Yes. Any company from outside Saudi Arabia must first obtain a MISA investment license before carrying out business activities in the Kingdom. This license is the official approval that allows foreign investors to operate legally. Without it, you cannot set up, trade or provide services in Saudi Arabia. It is the essential first step for market entry.
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