Launch Track

Launch in Saudi, engineered to work.

A simple, guided path to set up your Saudi presence—so your team can focus on customers, not process.

See what’s included

Clear steps, start to finish
One team, one tracker
Day-one readiness

Who it’s for

Built for teams that want momentum, not drag.

Foreign companies opening in KSA

Branch or new entity—set up correctly from day one.

Saudi partners & founder-led teams

Co-owned or Saudi-owned teams that want a compliant, scalable foundation fast.

Operators who want clarity

You want plain language, clear owners, and visible next steps.

What’s included

Everything you need to stand up in Saudi—without the guesswork.

Document attestations (guidance)

We give you the exact templates, pre-fill them correctly, and show you what to attest in your home country. Your team completes the local attestation step.

MISA license (foreign investment)

We submit all the required attested documents to the Ministry of investment and issue your MISA license. We deal with all and any governmental blockers

CR & Articles of Association

We draft your Articles with the activities you choose and issue the Commercial Registration (CR) under the right legal form.

General Manager onboarding

End-to-end support from GM visa issuance to iqama, plus registering the GM in Saudi systems so they can act on behalf of the company.

Corporate bank account support

We recommend suitable banks, prepare the application pack, coordinate meetings, and assist the GM through account opening.

Government portal registrations

We register your company on the key compliance portals, create the right access, and hand over credentials securely.

Startups

Startup enablement: incentives, programs, and a cost-aware path.

We work with global startups that want to enter Saudi while controlling burn. We map eligibility for relevant programs, explain how they work, and prepare strong application packs. Where helpful, we make introductions that can reduce friction or cost. Decisions are made by issuing bodies—we never promise awards, but we give you the clearest path to a solid application.

Eligibility map

Which grants, incentives, and programs apply to your stage and model.

Program briefings

Plain-English outlines, evidence needed, and typical timelines.

Application packs

The documents and narratives programs expect—tailored to your case.

Introductions where useful

Warm intros when there’s clear fit and value on both sides.

Runway plan

Cost-aware sequencing of setup, first hires, vendors, and GTM.

Program calendar

Keep application windows and decisions on your radar.

We provide guidance, preparation, and introductions. Awards and discounts are granted at the discretion of authorities and partners.

How it works

A clear, engineered path to launch.

Step 01
Gather & attest your documents
We confirm exactly what to prepare and pre-fill the right templates. Your team completes attestation in the home country.
Step 02
Licenses & registrations
We secure the Ministry of Investment (MISA) license, draft the Articles of Association, and issue the Commercial Registration (CR).
Step 03
Operational enablement
We onboard your General Manager (visa → iqama), assist with corporate bank account opening, and register your company on the required government portals.
Step 04
Day-one readiness & handover
Access, credentials, and a simple runbook so your team can operate with confidence.

Timeline

Fastest path to go-live in KSA.

We map the critical path on day one—no vague steps, no surprises.
Authority timing varies; our job is to keep everything moving in parallel.
You see owners, blockers, and next actions in a single tracker.

The result: the quickest compliant route from “decision made” to “operating in Saudi,” tailored to your model.

FAQ

Launch Q&A

Yes. Most foreign companies set up either a branch or a new Saudi entity. If foreign-owned, you typically need a MISA license first. We’ll help you choose the right route and handle the steps.
It’s a foreign investment license issued by the Ministry of Investment (MISA). If your company outside Saudi is the owner, you usually need this license before registering the Saudi CR. We prepare, submit, and track it end to end.
Timing depends on your model and authority response times. The core flow is: prepare/attest documents → MISA license → draft Articles → issue CR → GM visa to iqama → bank account → government portal registrations. We keep tasks moving in parallel.
The General Manager will need to be present in KSA for us to issue their Iqama (Saudi Residency). Some other stages may require in-person attendance or a local signatory visit—for example, bank account opening. We’ll flag exactly when presence is needed.
Yes, the compnay will need to be registered at a local KSA address in order to issue the CR. We fully handle that step for you.
We provide the exact templates and pre-fill them correctly. Your team handles will handle the apostilling and the attestation of the documents we prepare for you
Saudization sets minimum Saudi national employment ratios for certain activities and company sizes. Not all categories are the same. We’ll clarify your obligations and timelines during setup.
They enable hiring, payroll compliance, immigration processes, and tax filings. We register your company, request the right access, and hand over credentials securely.
It varies based on the setup route. We provide clear a breakdown of the service and govermental costs associated with establishing your entity
SEZs can offer targeted incentives for specific sectors. If relevant to your activity, we’ll walk you through eligibility and practical trade-offs versus a standard setup.

Ready to launch with clarity?

Start with a quick discovery. We’ll map your path and give you a clear plan.

or email us: info@catalyft.sa