The establishment of a company in Saudi Arabia involves a number steps and requires registration/approval with a number of government agencies. Most of the process can be completed through Saudi Arabia's United Center. The following outlines the basic requirements for establishment:

• Submit an application with the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) to obtain investment license
• Check online for company name availability, and formally reserve by printing a confirmation from the site and applying at the United Center
• Make initial application by submitting the following documents at the United Center:
  • Application form
  • Electronic copy of the articles of association (on a cd)
  • Company Name reservation confirmation
• Pay the registration fee
• Have the articles of association notarized by a notary public
• Open a bank account in the company's name and deposit initial capital
• Submit approved documentation, including
  • Notarized articles of association
  • Certificate of deposit
  • 2 applications
  • The undertaking (declaration)
• Pay Chamber of Commerce membership fee
• Register for the pension fund and industrial and illness fund with the General Organization of Social Insurance
• Register with the Department of Zakat and Income tax of the Ministry of Finance