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  • Investment License from the Authority: The investor, whether Saudi or foreign, must obtain an investment license from the Authority of Cities and Special Economic Zones (ECZA) or the authority supervising the relevant economic zone. This license serves as the main gateway for the project within the zone.
  • Commercial Registration: A valid commercial registration for the facility is required. This registration is issued after obtaining the investment license from the authority, and it must specify the industrial activity accurately.
  • Detailed Business Plan: Submit a comprehensive business plan demonstrating the technical and economic feasibility of the project. The plan should include details about:
    • Type of industrial activity.
    • Products to be manufactured.
    • Expected production capacity.
    • Project requirements for raw materials, machinery, and equipment.
    • Financial and marketing plans.
  • Land Allocation Contract: Obtain a land allocation contract from the main developer of the city or special economic zone. This contract specifies the land location, size, and terms of use.
  • Engineering Plans: Submit detailed engineering plans for the intended building. These plans must comply with the building regulations of the economic zone, which may differ from general industrial city regulations.
  • Environmental Approvals: Obtain necessary environmental approvals from relevant authorities, which may fall under the jurisdiction of the Authority of Cities and Special Economic Zones or in coordination with the National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC).
  • Civil Defense Certificate: Obtain a safety certificate from Civil Defense or an accredited consultancy office approved by Civil Defense, confirming that the building plans and specifications comply with fire safety and prevention standards.
  • Technical Requirements for Operation: Provide details regarding the project’s resource needs, such as water, electricity, and fuel, and explain how these services will be secured.
Therefore, the steps will be mentioned in order to obtain the required license.

This is the first and most fundamental step. The investor applies for an investment license from the Special Economic Cities and Zones Authority (ECZA). This license serves as the investor's gateway to the economic zone and is necessary for all subsequent procedures. The application must include a preliminary business plan for the project.

After obtaining an investment license, the site allocated for the project is approved. The investor signs a land allocation contract with the master developer of the economic zone. This contract specifies the land area, its precise location, and the terms of its use, ensuring the investor obtains the plot of land on which to build their facility.

After signing the land allocation contract, it must be registered with the relevant authority in the economic zone. This step gives the contract legal status and preserves the investor's rights to the plot of land.

After securing the land, the investor must establish their legal entity. A commercial register is registered with the Ministry of Commerce or a similar authority in the economic zone. This register serves as the legal identity of the facility and is necessary for dealing with banks and other government agencies.

The Special Economic Cities and Zones Authority issues an industrial license under establishment. This license is preliminary approval of the industrial concept and allows the investor to begin the implementation procedures for building the factory.

The investor must appoint an engineering office accredited by the Special Economic Cities and Zones Authority. This office will prepare all engineering plans and designs for the building, including architectural, structural, electrical, and mechanical designs.

This step is necessary to obtain environmental approvals. The investor submits an environmental impact assessment study for the project to the Economic Zone Authority or the competent environmental authority. This study outlines the potential environmental impacts of the project and identifies the measures necessary to mitigate these impacts.

After reviewing the environmental impact assessment study, the competent authority issues an environmental approval for the construction. This approval is a prerequisite for applying for a building permit, as it ensures that the facility's design meets environmental standards.


After obtaining environmental approval, the approved engineering plans are submitted to the authority responsible for construction in the economic zone to obtain a building permit. This permit allows the investor to commence construction work on the designated land.

The investor must notify the Economic Zone Authority of the change in the project status from "Under Establishment" to "Under Construction." This update reflects the actual stage of the project.

The investor must complete registration with other relevant government agencies, such as the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) for employee registration, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), and other agencies as needed.

The investor submits a request for visa approval for the specialized foreign labor required for the project. This procedure is carried out in coordination with the Economic Zone Authority.

After obtaining visa approval, the investor can obtain visas from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

The investor must submit requests to connect water and electricity services to the facility, to ensure the availability of the necessary infrastructure for operation.

After construction is completed, the competent authority issues an occupancy permit for the building. This permit confirms that the building is complete, conforms to the approved engineering plans, and is ready for operation.

After all environmental systems are installed at the facility, an inspection is conducted to ensure they are operating properly. Based on this inspection, the competent environmental authority issues a no-objection certificate for operation, confirming the facility's compliance with environmental standards.

Based on the occupancy permit and environmental no-objection certificate, the investor applies for a final operating permit from the Economic Zone Authority. This permit grants the investor official permission to commence production operations.

The investor must update the status of the industrial license on the Authority's platform to "Product." This step indicates that the factory is ready for operation.

After obtaining all necessary permits and approvals, the investor can officially begin practicing industrial activity and actual production.