Foreign investment and financing
We provide legal support to foreign companies and investors entering or expanding in the Saudi market. Our services include applying for and obtaining licenses from the Ministry of Investment (MISA), establishing foreign-owned and mixed-ownership companies, reviewing and structuring banking facility and commercial loan agreements, and providing legal advice in connection with sukuk and bond issuances.
When does your company need this service?
Entering the local market
When a foreign investor needs to apply for or obtain a license from the Ministry of Investment (MISA).
Establishing a foreign company
When an investor wishes to establish a foreign-owned company in Saudi Arabia.
Establishing a joint venture
When the investment structure calls for establishing a company with mixed ownership.
When Seeking Financing
When the company needs legal review and structuring of banking facility or commercial loan agreements, or legal support related to sukuk and bond issuances.
Main pillars of the service
Investment license
Applying for and obtaining licenses from the Ministry of Investment (MISA).
Establishing the entity
Formation of foreign-owned and mixed-ownership companies.
Finance and Banking Services
Reviewing and structuring banking facility and commercial loan agreements, and advising on sukuk and bond issuances.
What does the scope of work include?
foreign investment
- Applying for and obtaining licenses from the Ministry of Investment (MISA).
- Establishing foreign companies.
- Establishing joint ventures.
Finance and Banking Services
- Studying and framing banking facility contracts.
- Studying and framing commercial loan contracts.
- Providing legal support related to the issuance of sukuk and bonds.
How do we start working with you?
Understanding the need for investment or financing
Identifying the request of the company or investor and determining its relevance to the scope of the service.
Defining the scope of work and documents
Specify the required legal actions and documents related to the application.
Commencement of the agreed-upon legal work
Directly carrying out the business related to investment or financing within the agreed scope.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the foreign investment axis include?
This includes issuing and obtaining licenses from the Ministry of Investment (MISA), and establishing foreign and mixed companies.
Does the service include the establishment of foreign and mixed companies?
Yes, the scope of service includes the establishment of foreign companies and the establishment of joint ventures.
What contracts are covered by the financing axis?
This includes studying and framing bank facility and commercial loan contracts.
Does the scope of service include the issuance of sukuk and bonds?
Yes, it includes providing legal support related to the issuance of sukuk and bonds within the agreed scope of work.
Let's discuss your company's needs
Contact us to discuss your foreign investment or financing needs and determine the appropriate scope of legal support.