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Authorization Form This guide aims to clarify the requirements and procedures of the services provided by the Ministry of Investment to enhance efficiency and ensure high -quality service execution for clients. It also serves as a reference for all Ministry employees, clients, and relevant entities, promoting transparency, clarity, and standardization of service procedures. 01.00 : Purpose of This Guide Technology transfer and localization Diversification of income sources Export growth Balanced regional development. Enhancing economic competitiveness in local and global markets Development of Saudi human resources The Ministry of Investment welcomes investors who possess distinguished local or international expertise, financial capability, and organizational structure to activate their investments in the Kingdom. The Ministry also works on improving the investment environment by offering various opportunities, attracting high -value investments, and providing advanced e -services that ensure speed and flexibility in transactions between investors and the Ministry. Additionally, it coordinates with relevant government agencies and offers post -registration services through Investor Relations Centers. Furthermore, the Ministry seeks to facilitate the entry of entities with added value, as well as holders of special residency permits, to explore the Saudi market and establish companies under the corporate laws. The procedures for registering new investments in the Kingdom and making amendments are based on solid foundations and objective criteria. These procedures aim to attract and empower serious investments that positively contribute to national ec onomic growth and sustainable development, including: 02.00 : Introduction to Investment Registration in the Kingdom 03.00 : The Ministry of Investment Services 03.01: Registering for investment Service Description This service enables establishments to register for investment in the Kingdom in accordance with the Investment Law and its Executive Regulations. Registration is available for approved economic activities in Saudi Arabia open to investment (ISIC4) According to the requirements of the activity category (available or restricted). Required Documents 1. A copy of the commercial register of the participating foreign establishment, certified by the Saudi Embassy. 2. A copy of the identity document if one of the partners is a natural person (individual) holding the nationality of a GCC country (if their information is not registered in the Absher system). 3. Financial statements for the last fiscal year of the foreign company applying for registration, authenticated by the Saudi embassy. 4. Providing the requirements related to the type of activity to be registered in accordance with Section (05.00 ) of this guide. 5. Holders of the Special Residency Permit are exempted from submitting requirements ( 1-3) above. The applicant commits to paying the registration fee later, as determined by the ministry upon approval of the application. Payment must be made within a period not exceeding fifteen (15) business days from the date of notification of the due amount for the service; otherwise, the registration will be considered void. Service Application Portal Service Application Portal Estimated Processing Time 10 Working Day Service Fees Service Conditions & Restrictions Total percentage of Saudi partner(s) and the capital according to the minimum limits specified for the type of activity type in Section ( 05.00 ) of this guide. Compliance with the specific conditions outlined for the activity to be registered, as per Section ( 05.00 ) of this guide. 3.1.1 Registering for investment