How to Start a Business in Saudi Arabia as a Foreigner & Get Residency | A–Z Guide

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Want to start a business in Saudi Arabia as a foreigner and obtain Saudi residency? In this complete A–Z guide, I explain how foreign investors can register a company in Saudi Arabia, secure the correct business licence, complete the company setup and obtain residency through their business. This is one of the most detailed videos I have made on the subject. I break down the entire process step by step, including: ✅ How foreign business ownership works in Saudi Arabia ✅ The investment and business licensing process ✅ Registering your Saudi company ✅ Obtaining your Commercial Registration ✅ The steps required before beginning operations ✅ Opening a Saudi business bank account ✅ How business owners can obtain residency ✅ Sponsoring your spouse and children ✅ Important costs, requirements and documents ✅ Common mistakes foreign investors should avoid ✅ How Move 2 Madinah can manage the entire process for you Whether you already own a business abroad, want to establish a new company in Saudi Arabia or are searching for a long-term pathway to living in the Kingdom, this video will help you understand the entire process from beginning to end. 📞 BOOK YOUR HIJRAH BLUEPRINT CONSULTATION Would you like professional advice based on your personal situation? Book a consultation with Move 2 Madinah: 👉 https://calendly.com/move2madinah/consultation-call 🌍 VISIT THE MOVE 2 MADINAH WEBSITE Discover our relocation, residency, business setup, accommodation and property services: 👉 https://move2madinah.co 🎓 JOIN OUR HIJRAH COMMUNITY Join the free Hijrah Mastery community and access beneficial content about relocating to Muslim countries: 👉 https://www.skool.com/hijrah-mastery-move-2-madinah/about?ref=f737a9576b2e4ac58f3505b89a700286 Inside the community, you can also access our complete paid Hijrah Roadmap, which provides an A–Z breakdown of planning and completing your Hijrah. 🇸🇦 MOVE 2 MADINAH CAN HELP YOU WITH: ✅ Saudi business setup ✅ Saudi residency and Iqamah ✅ Family sponsorship ✅ Company bank-account support ✅ Relocating to Madinah ✅ Accommodation sourcing ✅ Property purchase and investment ✅ Hijrah planning ✅ Step-by-step relocation support 📱 FOLLOW MOVE 2 MADINAH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/move2madinah TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@move2madinah YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Move2Madinah Telegram: https://t.me/madinahstudentlife Follow Abdullah Ibn Khamis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abdullah_ibnkhamis 👍 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL If you found this video beneficial: ✅ Like the video ✅ Subscribe to the channel ✅ Share it with anyone considering Saudi Arabia ✅ Leave your questions in the comments Comment “IQAMAH” if you would like more information about obtaining Saudi residency through setting up a business. Disclaimer: Business activities, eligibility requirements, government fees and residency procedures may vary and can change. Please seek professional advice based on your specific circumstances before making financial, business or relocation decisions. #SaudiArabia #SaudiBusiness #BusinessSetup #SaudiResidency #SaudiIqama #InvestInSaudi #ForeignInvestor #MoveToSaudiArabia #Move2Madinah #Hijrah #Madinah #SaudiVision2030