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Guides on company formation, immigration, HR compliance and doing business in Saudi Arabia, written and kept current by the PROMISE team.
How to Set Up a Company in Saudi Arabia in 2026
Saudi Arabia now lets foreign investors own 100% of a company in most sectors, and a wave of 2025 reforms has made registration faster and simpler. Here is how company formation actually works in 2026, the choices you need to make, and where the process most often goes wrong.
Read the article →Corporate ImmigrationSaudi Premium Residency (Premium Iqama) in 2026
Saudi Premium Residency, sometimes called the Premium Iqama or the Saudi Golden Visa, lets qualifying individuals live, work, invest and own property in the Kingdom without a local employer or sponsor. Here is how it works in 2026, the routes available, and who each one suits.
Read the article →HR ComplianceSaudization (Nitaqat) in 2026: What Changed
Saudization is not a form you file once a year. Your Nitaqat band decides whether you can issue visas, renew work permits and Iqamas, and use core government services. In 2026 the rules for what counts tightened, and getting caught out is easier than employers expect. Here is what changed and what to do about it.
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