Six practice areas.
One integrated mandate.
From first feasibility to fully operational — we cover every dimension of establishing an international organisation in Saudi Arabia.
Market Entry Strategy
Feasibility, sector mapping, and entry-mode selection before you commit capital.
- —Saudi market feasibility and demand analysis
- —Sector alignment with Vision 2030 priority areas
- —Entry-mode selection: wholly-owned, JV, branch, or regional HQ
- —Competitive landscape and local partner mapping
- —Regulatory pathway and timeline planning
- —Board-ready market entry report
Licensing & Regulatory
MISA licences, sector permits, and ongoing regulatory liaison across all authorities.
- —MISA foreign investment licence applications
- —Commercial registration (CR) and branch establishment
- —Sector-specific permits: SAMA, SFDA, CITC, MOMRA
- —Special Economic Zone (SEZ) eligibility assessment
- —Regulatory change monitoring and compliance alerts
- —Liaison with government bodies on your behalf
Governance & Compliance
Board structuring, Saudisation compliance, and corporate governance frameworks.
- —Board and committee structuring under Saudi Companies Law
- —Saudisation (Nitaqat) strategy and tier management
- —Anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) framework design
- —Data protection and cybersecurity compliance (PDPL, NCA)
- —Internal audit and risk committee establishment
- —Annual compliance calendar and reporting obligations
Joint Ventures & Partnerships
Partner identification, due diligence, and JV governance through the full lifecycle.
- —Saudi partner identification and long-listing
- —Commercial and reputational due diligence
- —Term-sheet and heads of agreement negotiation
- —JV governance structure and shareholder agreement review
- —Dispute resolution mechanisms and exit provisions
- —Post-formation governance and board support
Investment Structuring
FDI structuring, capital repatriation, and coordination with the Saudi investment ecosystem.
- —FDI structure optimisation (wholly-owned vs. JV vs. holding)
- —Capital repatriation and profit distribution planning
- —Public Investment Fund (PIF) and giga-project engagement
- —Real estate and asset investment frameworks
- —Tax treaty analysis and withholding tax planning
- —Coordination with Saudi Tadawul and capital markets
Executive Hiring
C-suite and senior leadership search for organisations entering or scaling in the Kingdom.
- —Country Manager, CEO, and C-suite search
- —Bilingual and bicultural executive identification
- —Board-level and NED appointments
- —Compensation benchmarking for Saudi and expatriate packages
- —Iqama and work permit coordination for incoming executives
- —Onboarding and cultural integration support
A structured process. No surprises.
Discovery
A confidential briefing to understand your organisation, objectives, timeline, and constraints. No charge, no obligation.
Scoping
We map the regulatory pathway, identify risks, and define a precise scope of work with clear deliverables and fees.
Execution
Senior-led delivery with direct accountability. You have one point of contact throughout, not a rotating team of juniors.
Handover
Full documentation, regulatory filings, and knowledge transfer so your in-Kingdom team can operate independently.
Ready to discuss your mandate?
Initial consultations are confidential and obligation-free.