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Company Formation

Form your company and organise its legal entity in clear, organised steps, with guidance on the residency options and incentives available where applicable.

The business need

Many investors and entrepreneurs find it hard to understand formation requirements, choose the right entity and follow procedures with different authorities — especially when entering a new market.

About the service

Forming your company is the first step in turning an idea into a running business. We help you choose the right legal form and market, organise the required procedures and documents with the competent authorities, and explain the options available to investors under the regulations in force in each country.

Scope of work

  • Studying your needs and recommending the right legal form
  • Explaining formation requirements in the target country
  • Preparing the required documents and forms
  • Following up registration with the competent authorities
  • Guidance on investor residency options where applicable
  • Introducing incentives in special economic zones and free zones

Residency and incentives for investors (where applicable)

2-year investor residency

Some regulations may allow a 2-year investor residency, subject to the relevant conditions and controls.

5-year golden residency

Long-term residency programmes in some countries, granted according to the conditions set by the competent authority.

10-year golden residency

Extended residency programmes for specific investor categories, under the regulations in force.

Golden residency benefits

May include several benefits for the investor and family; they vary by country, programme and competent authority.

Usufruct and ownership rights

Usufruct or ownership options for property or land where applicable and under the regulations in force.

Special economic zone and free zone incentives

Incentives and exemptions that may be available to projects in these zones, subject to the relevant conditions.

How we work

  1. 01

    Initial consultation

    We understand your activity, goals and target market.

  2. 02

    Choosing the entity

    We explain the available options and help you choose.

  3. 03

    Preparing documents

    We prepare the required documents and forms.

  4. 04

    Submission & follow-up

    We follow procedures with the competent authorities to completion.

  5. 05

    After formation

    We guide you through next steps such as branding and accounting systems.

Deliverables

  • A report on the available legal entity options
  • A list of requirements and documents
  • An organised formation file
  • Follow-up until the official documents are issued by the competent authority
  • A plan for the steps after formation

Subject to the laws and regulations in force in each country and to the conditions set by the competent authorities. This information is not legal advice and does not guarantee any outcome.

Frequently asked questions

Can you guarantee approval of the formation or residency?

No. The decision rests with the competent authority under its regulations; our role is to organise the file and follow the procedures professionally.

In which countries do you offer company formation?

We focus on Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Oman.

How long does formation take?

It depends on the country, the type of entity and the authority's requirements; we explain it after studying your case.

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