# DuVolks — Business Setup & Corporate Services in Saudi Arabia

> DuVolks is a Riyadh-based consultancy providing end-to-end business setup, licensing, and corporate compliance services for companies entering Saudi Arabia.

## Core Service: Business Setup & Company Formation

DuVolks manages the complete company formation lifecycle for foreign investors, GCC nationals, and Saudi citizens establishing businesses in Saudi Arabia.

### What We Do

- MISA (Ministry of Investment) license application and approval
- Ministry of Commerce (MoC) commercial registration
- ZATCA tax registration (VAT, withholding tax)
- GOSI social insurance enrollment
- Corporate bank account coordination
- Office address and lease facilitation
- Work visa and iqama processing
- Ongoing GRO/PRO government portal management

### Entity Types Supported

1. **LLC (Limited Liability Company)** — Most common for foreign investors. 100% foreign ownership permitted for service and industrial activities.
2. **Joint-Stock Company (JSC)** — For larger ventures requiring shareholder structures.
3. **Branch Office** — Extension of a foreign parent company; no separate legal entity.
4. **Regional Headquarters (RHQ)** — Required for companies seeking Saudi government contracts.

### Process Overview (5 Steps)

1. **Assess** — Evaluate eligibility, activity classification (ISIC codes), and ownership structure.
2. **Prepare** — Gather and legalize documents (notarization, apostille, Saudi Embassy attestation).
3. **Apply** — Submit applications to MISA, SBC, and Ministry of Commerce.
4. **Activate** — Register on ZATCA, GOSI, MHRSD, Qiwa portals; open corporate bank account.
5. **Comply** — Maintain ongoing regulatory obligations (tax filings, labor compliance, renewals).

### Timeline

- Foreign investors: 4–9 weeks (MISA licensing typically within 4 weeks)
- GCC nationals: 1–2 weeks
- Saudi citizens: ~1 week

### Key Facts

- 100% foreign ownership is legal for most service and industrial activities
- Trading licenses require SAR 30M minimum capital and presence in 3+ international markets
- No minimum capital requirement for service (non-trading) and industrial licenses
- Physical office address is required for registration
- At least one in-person visit is typically required for foreign investors

### Additional Services

- **GRO/PRO Services** — Government Relations Officer support for portal management and document processing
- **Accounting & Bookkeeping** — IFRS-compliant financial management
- **Tax & ZATCA Compliance** — VAT registration, filing, and regulatory reporting
- **Trademark & IP Protection** — Saudi trademark registration and enforcement

## Contact

- Website: https://duvolks.com
- Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- WhatsApp: +966 58 293 0629

## Useful Pages

- Business Setup Service: https://duvolks.com/services/business-setup
- MISA License Guide: https://duvolks.com/misa-license
- Company Registration Guide: https://duvolks.com/company-registration-saudi
- Foreign Ownership Rules: https://duvolks.com/foreign-ownership-saudi-arabia
- Business Setup Costs: https://duvolks.com/business-setup-cost-saudi
- FAQ: https://duvolks.com/faq
- Knowledge Center: https://duvolks.com/hub