General Regulations for Licenses and Permits
Art. 19Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation
Issued by Saudi Ports Authority — Mawani (mawani.gov.sa)
The Authority mayrefuse license issuance or renewalapplications. The Authority mayalso can
The Authority mayrefuse permitissuance or renewal applications. The Authority mayalso canc
Licensees and permittees shall notrefund the license or permit fees after issuance if they choos
Issue a warning to the licensees and permittees, requiring themto rectify the violation within a ti
Impose a fine based onthe activity type of each license or permit.3.
Temporarily suspend the license or permit for a period determined by the Authority,based on
If the nature of the activity or service provided does not allow for temporary suspension, the Authority
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Second: The penalty shall be approved by the Authority
Licensees shallnot assign their license, in whole or in part, nor assign the work or activities they
Permitteesshall not assign, transfer, or refer theirpermit to any other party, norallow others
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Operational Controls for Licensed and Permitted Activities b
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First: LicensesLicensed ActivityShipping AgentsL
The identity number of the authorized officer/manager as registered with the establishment’s
A valid commercial registration number, includingthe activity name correspondingt
A valid Zakat, Tax,and Customs Authority registration certificate.4.
Payment of the licenseissuanceor renewal fee of SAR 30,000. 5.
Forforeign investors, ownershipor operation of a shipping lineis required, in accordanc
Fill out the application form viathe electronic platform.2.
Attach copies of the required documents for new or renewed licenses withthe application.3.
The Authoritycharges afeeof SAR 30,000 for each new license or upon license renewal.Ban
Complywithall instructions and regulations issued by the Authorityand the relevant port
Fulfillof a Saudization rate of no less than 60%.3.
Pay all financial obligations to the Authorityand the relevant port within 15days from the issu
Submita strategic business plan to increase throughputand develop business in Saudi ports.5
Provideall information and data in the event of any fundamental changes to the establishmen
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Assumefull responsibility as a debtor for any behaviorsor negligence committed,whet
Providecontact information to the Authority to receive complaints and comments through i
Commence activity within a period not exceeding 90 days from the date of license issuance
Appoint a Saudi executive director with experience inmaritime agency management
A warning to rectify the violationwithin 5days.2.
A fine based on the severity of the violation, ranging from SAR 500 to SAR 50,000. 3.
License suspension.4.
Licensecancellation.Electronic TransactionsElectronic payment shall be processed th
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Licensed ActivityShip SuppliersLicense Requirement
The identity number of the authorized officer/manager as registered with the establishment’s
A valid commercial registration number, includingthe activity name correspondingto the ISI
A valid Zakat, Tax,and Customs Authority registration certificate.4.
Payment of the license issuanceor renewal fee ofSAR 10,000.5.
Forforeign investors, ownership or operation of a shipping lineis required, in accordance w
Fill out the application form viathe electronic platform.2.
Attach copies of the required documents for new or renewed licenseswiththe applicatio
The Authoritycharges a feeof SAR 10,000 for each new license or upon license renewal.Ban
The Arabic text is the legally binding version. The English translation is provided for guidance only.
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