Advisory services

Six practice areas.
One integrated mandate.

From first feasibility to fully operational — we cover every dimension of establishing an international organisation in Saudi Arabia.

01Strategy

Market Entry Strategy

Feasibility, sector mapping, and entry-mode selection before you commit capital.

Typical engagement: 6–12 weeks
Scope includes
  • 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
02Regulatory

Licensing & Regulatory

MISA licences, sector permits, and ongoing regulatory liaison across all authorities.

Typical engagement: 8–16 weeks for initial licence
Scope includes
  • 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
03Governance

Governance & Compliance

Board structuring, Saudisation compliance, and corporate governance frameworks.

Ongoing retainer or project basis
Scope includes
  • 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
04Transactions

Joint Ventures & Partnerships

Partner identification, due diligence, and JV governance through the full lifecycle.

Typical engagement: 12–24 weeks
Scope includes
  • 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
05Investment

Investment Structuring

FDI structuring, capital repatriation, and coordination with the Saudi investment ecosystem.

Bespoke engagement scoping
Scope includes
  • 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
06Talent

Executive Hiring

C-suite and senior leadership search for organisations entering or scaling in the Kingdom.

Retained search model
Scope includes
  • 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.

A

Discovery

A confidential briefing to understand your organisation, objectives, timeline, and constraints. No charge, no obligation.

B

Scoping

We map the regulatory pathway, identify risks, and define a precise scope of work with clear deliverables and fees.

C

Execution

Senior-led delivery with direct accountability. You have one point of contact throughout, not a rotating team of juniors.

D

Handover

Full documentation, regulatory filings, and knowledge transfer so your in-Kingdom team can operate independently.

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