(By Integer | Trusted Market Entry and Interim Management in KSA)

Compliance Is the Key to Operating Successfully in KSA

Saudi Arabia’s business environment continues to attract international companies looking for growth in the region.
While market entry is an important milestone, remaining compliant with the Kingdom’s licensing, tax, and employment regulations is what keeps a company legally active and sustainable.

At Integer, we help clients maintain full compliance from day one — managing all regulatory registrations, government filings, and authorised-signatory requirements so your business runs confidently and without interruption.

1. Registering with the Right Authorities

Each ministry in KSA governs a specific area of corporate responsibility. Every foreign entity must be registered and in good standing with:

• MISA (Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia) – issues the investment licence for foreign ownership.
• MOC (Ministry of Commerce) – provides the Commercial Registration (CR) and oversees company structure.
• ZATCA (Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority) – administers corporate income tax, Zakat, and VAT.
• MOL (Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development) – monitors labour law and Saudization requirements.
• GOSI (General Organization for Social Insurance) – manages payroll and employee insurance contributions.

Integer coordinates every step and ensures each authority is engaged in the correct sequence — avoiding unnecessary delays or penalties.

2. Tax and ZATCA Compliance

Once your Commercial Registration is active, you must register with ZATCA.
Key requirements include:

• Registration for Corporate Income Tax or Zakat (depending on ownership structure)
• VAT registration if annual turnover exceeds the threshold
• Maintaining audited financial records in line with Saudi standards
• Filing periodic tax and VAT returns

Integer manages the full tax lifecycle — from initial registration to regular filings — ensuring that every declaration is accurate and on time.

3. Labour and Employment Compliance

Employing staff in KSA involves strict regulatory steps:

• Registering employees with GOSI
• Meeting Saudization (Nitaqat) targets based on company size and sector
• Maintaining contracts approved through Qiwa
• Processing work-visa applications and renewals in Muqeem

Integer keeps all HR and payroll obligations compliant so your company can hire and operate confidently.

4. Corporate Governance and Renewals

Ongoing governance keeps your entity legitimate and audit-ready.
This includes:

• Updating shareholder or management details with the MOC
• Renewing MISA licences and Chamber of Commerce certificates annually
• Completing yearly financial audits
• Storing resolutions and statutory documents securely

Integer monitors all renewal and reporting deadlines so your entity never falls out of good standing.

5. Why Authorised Local Representation Matters

Even with accurate documentation, filings cannot be submitted without an authorised local representative.
All ministries, banks, and government platforms require a registered General Manager (GM) or authorised signatory within KSA to execute official actions.

Without one, your company cannot:

• Open or manage bank accounts
• Activate government e-platforms (ZATCA, GOSI, Qiwa, Muqeem)
• Sign contracts or submit mandatory reports

To avoid these disruptions, Integer provides Interim and Nominee General Manager services, offering trusted representation under a secure legal framework.
Our authorised team ensures your business remains fully functional, compliant, and protected until your permanent management is ready.

6. How Integer Simplifies Compliance

Integer delivers an integrated compliance management solution covering every requirement under one roof.

Our support includes:

• Coordinating with ministries and government portals
• Handling ZATCA, GOSI, and MOL filings and renewals
• Acting as your Interim or Nominee General Manager and Authorised Signatory
• Managing documentation, audits, and corporate governance records

Our clients benefit from a single, accountable partner who keeps operations running smoothly while they focus on growth.

Your Trusted Compliance Partner

Operating in Saudi Arabia requires precision and consistency.
Integer’s local knowledge and global standards ensure your entity stays compliant while building a strong, sustainable foundation for growth.

We handle the complexity — you focus on strategy, clients, and expansion.

Contact Integer today to keep your business fully compliant with all KSA licensing, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Integer | www.integer15.com | info@integer15.com | +971 4501 2345
Trusted Market Entry and Interim Management in Saudi Arabia