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There are many types of companies that can be established in Saudi Arabia, including:
• Individual companies
• Limited liability companies
• Joint stock companies
• Professional Solidarity Company
• Branch of a foreign company

The steps for establishing a company in Saudi Arabia include the following:
• Choose the appropriate type of company.
• Extracting the commercial register.
• Preparing incorporation documents.
• Obtaining the necessary licenses (entrepreneurial - industrial - service - commercial - professional).

Requirements for obtaining a commercial register in Saudi Arabia include the following:
• Company Name.
• Company activity.
• Company capital.
• Company address.
• Data of the company’s partners.

The first step is to apply for an investment license and once you get approval, the registration process can be done by obtaining different licenses and permits depending on the business category.
Finally, you need to apply for a CR business license. Once these steps are completed, the post-incorporation steps become clearer. It includes applying for a bank account, and a residence permit (residence) for the General Manager.

The licenses required to establish a company in Saudi Arabia vary according to the type of company and its activity. In general, necessary licenses include:
• License to practice the profession.
• Export and import license (if available)
• Service or commercial license 
• Work permit (for foreign employees)

The cost of establishing a company in Saudi Arabia varies according to the type, activity, and size of the company. In general, the cost of starting a company ranges between 5,000 Saudi riyals and 50,000 Saudi riyals

Challenges that companies may face when establishing or representing in Saudi Arabia include the following:
• Bureaucratic procedures.
• Complex regulations and laws.
• Obtaining the necessary licenses.
• Dealing with government agencies.
• Providing financial and human resources