Licensing an industrial facility in the areas of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu in the event that there is no existing building for light industries

Therefore, the steps will be mentioned in order to obtain the required license.

This is the first step an investor must take. The application must be submitted through the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu's electronic portal, which serves as the main interface for all services. The application must include an initial business plan for the project, including the type of product, expected production capacity, and economic and technical feasibility.

Before any action is taken, the investor must register their company in the Royal Commission's comprehensive electronic system. This system serves as the main database through which all project-related transactions and approvals are managed, facilitating coordination between various departments.

If the investor is not Saudi, they must obtain an investment license from the Royal Commission. This license is a prerequisite for allowing a foreign investor to invest and operate in the industrial city.

After initial approval of the application, the Royal Commission issues a conditional investment agreement. This agreement specifies the terms of land allocation, the project timeframe, and the investor's basic obligations. This agreement serves as formal approval of the investment concept.

This step is one of the most important environmental stages. The investor submits an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study for the project to the Royal Commission's Environmental Protection Department. This study outlines the project's potential environmental impacts and identifies the measures needed to mitigate these impacts to ensure compliance with the commission's strict environmental standards.

After reviewing and approving the environmental impact assessment study, the Environmental Protection Department issues the Environmental Construction Permit. This permit is a formal environmental approval that allows the investor to commence construction work.

The investor must contract with an engineering office accredited by the Royal Commission. The engineering office will prepare all engineering, architectural, and structural plans and designs for the building and facility, in compliance with the Commission's building regulations.

After the engineering plans are prepared, they are submitted to the Royal Commission's Engineering Department for approval. The plans are reviewed to ensure they comply with the commission's engineering regulations and requirements.

After the engineering plans are approved, the Royal Commission concludes a land lease contract with the investor. This contract guarantees the investor's rights to the plot of land and is an essential step in obtaining a building permit.

The investor must obtain approvals from service and utility providers in the industrial city, such as the Water Networks Authority, the Electricity Networks Authority, and the Industrial Gas Authority, to ensure the provision of essential services to the project.

After all prior approvals have been met, the Royal Commission issues a building permit. This permit allows the investor to begin construction work on the designated land.

The investor must register the facility's commercial registry with the Ministry of Commerce after obtaining initial approvals. This registry serves as the facility's legal identity and is necessary for all official transactions.

At this stage, investors can apply for financing loans from banks or the Saudi Industrial Development Fund, provided they have all the official documents and approvals that support their financial position.

The investor must update the status of the industrial license in the Authority’s electronic system from "Under Establishment" to "Under Construction."

The investor must submit applications for visa approvals for the specialized foreign workers required by the project, and this is done in coordination with the Royal Commission.

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

After the facility's construction is completed and the safety and fire-fighting systems are installed, the Royal Commission's safety department issues a safety and fire-fighting certificate proving that the facility meets all requirements.

After construction is completed and services are installed, the Royal Commission issues a certificate of occupancy for the building, confirming that it is complete and ready for operation.

Representatives from the Royal Commission's Environmental Protection Department conduct a field visit to the facility to ensure that all environmental systems are operating efficiently. After review and verification, they issue an environmental permit for operation.

After the facility is completed, the Royal Commission issues a commercial license to the factory, which allows it to commence commercial activity related to the industry.

The investor must update the status of the industrial license in the Authority’s electronic system to "Product."

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