Sole proprietorships

- Service Description:
This service enables the investor to start practicing the commercial activity.

- Requirements and Conditions:
  • The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
  • The applicant must not be a government employee.
  • The owner must not already hold an active commercial register for an individual establishment.
  • Provide approval from the licensing authority if the activity requires a pre-issuance license.
  • Specify the practice of e-commerce if the applicant engages in it.
Required Documents: If the applicant is a cooperative or charitable association, the following documents must be provided from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development or the National Center for Nonprofit Sector Development:
  • A copy of the registration certificate.
  • A copy of the letter approving the institution’s board of directors along with a copy of the institution’s bylaws.
  • A copy of the cooperative association’s bylaws.
  • A delegation from the institution’s board to a Saudi individual to complete the commercial register procedures.
For Endowment Institutions: If the applicant is a waqf institution, the following must be verified:
  • Provide the endowment deed from the Personal Status Court.
  • A valid legal authorization from the founder, endowment supervisor, or board of trustees to obtain a commercial register using the endowment deed.
- Contact:
https://iwtsp.com/966556529999

- Service Description:
This service allows the investor to update the operational licenses associated with the commercial register.
- Requirements and Conditions:
A valid license must exist that includes the activity registered in the commercial register.

​- Contact:
https://iwtsp.com/966556529999
- Service Description:
This service enables the investor to lift the suspension on the main or secondary commercial register of an individual establishment, after a period of (90) days from the annual confirmation due date.
- Requirements and Conditions:
  • The commercial register must be in a suspended status.
  • The applicant must be the owner of the establishment or authorized electronically.
  • A valid license must exist if the establishment is an association or endowment.
  • A valid investment license must exist for a foreign establishment, with a period of no less than (30) days.
  • Fulfillment of the requirements of the commercial register data modification service if any modifications are needed.
- Contact:
https://iwtsp.com/966556529999

  • Service Description:
This service allows the investor to transfer the trade name registered in the commercial register of an establishment, independently of the store.
  • Requirements and Conditions:
  • The applicant or beneficiary must be at least 18 years old.
  • The applicant or beneficiary must not be a government employee.
  • The name must not be a personal name.
  • The applicant must be the owner of the establishment or authorized through the "Tafawidh" platform.
  • The name must be registered in an active commercial register.
  • If the trade name is a family name, the transferee must share the same family name.
- Contact:
https://iwtsp.com/966556529999

  • Service Description:
This service allows the investor to submit a request to transfer ownership of a commercial register to or from another person.
  • Requirements and Conditions:
  • The commercial register must be active.
  • The new owner must not already own a commercial register for an individual establishment.
  • The new owner must not be a government employee and must be at least 18 years old.
  • The commercial register name must not be the personal name of the transferor.
  • Verification in case the person is deceased:
    • Provide the heirs’ inventory deed.
    • Provide a guardianship document if minors are involved.
    • Provide a legal authorization from all heirs stating the transfer of the establishment.
    • Provide a sale and transfer agreement from the heirs specifying the commercial register details.


  • Service Description:
This service allows the investor to update the data of the main or branch commercial register for an individual establishment.
  • Requirements and Conditions:
- The commercial register must be active.
- The branch manager must not be a government employee and must be at least 18 years old.
- A valid license must exist if adding an activity that requires a pre-issuance license.
- Provide a statement of license cancellation if removing an activity that requires a pre-issuance license.
- A valid investment license must exist for the foreign entity, with a duration of no less than (90) days.
- Verification in case the entity is a cooperative or charitable association:
- A registration certificate of the association must exist from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
- A legal authorization or delegation from the association’s board to the applicant.
- Verification in case the entity is a waqf institution:
- The waqf deed must be provided.
- A legal authorization must exist from the founder, waqf supervisor, or board of trustees.

  • Service Description:
This service allows the investor to annually confirm the data of the main or branch commercial register for individual establishments.
  • Requirements and Conditions:
    • The commercial register must be active.
    • The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
    • The applicant must not be a government employee.
    • A valid investment license must exist for the foreign entity, with a duration of no less than (30) days.
    • Fulfillment of the requirements of the commercial register data modification service if any changes are made.
    • Verification in case the entity is a cooperative or charitable association:
      • A registration certificate of the association must exist from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
      • A legal authorization or delegation from the association’s board to the applicant.
    • Verification in case the entity is a waqf institution:
      • The waqf deed must be provided.
      • A legal authorization must exist from the founder, waqf supervisor, or board of trustees.
- Contact:
 https://iwtsp.com/966556529999

  • Service Description:
This service allows the investor to convert the commercial register type from a branch to a main register.
  • Requirements and Conditions:
- The commercial register must be active.
- The commercial register data must be up to date.
- Contact:
https://iwtsp.com/966556529999
  • - Service Description:
This service allows the investor to convert a sole proprietorship into a company.
- Requirements and Conditions:
- The commercial register must be active.
- The commercial register must not be canceled, suspended, or revoked if one of the partners is a legal entity.
- The applicant must be at least 18 years old. If the partner is a minor, a guardianship deed must be provided.
- The applicant must not be a government employee.
- The applicant must be the owner of the enterprise or authorized through an electronic authorization.
- A legal mandate must exist if one of the partners is a government entity, granting them the right to establish or participate in a company.
- Obtain preliminary approval or license from the Saudi Central Bank, Capital Market Authority, or Insurance Authority if the activity requires it.
- Submit a draft of the Articles of Association.
- Verify submission of the establishment contract or Articles of Association if one of the founders is a company.
- Provide a bank certificate if the share is in cash or an accredited evaluator’s report if the share is in-kind; applicable when converting to an unlisted joint-stock company, or if the share value exceeds half the capital when converting to a simplified joint-stock company.
- The issued capital must not be less than 500,000, and the paid-up capital must not be less than one-quarter when converting to an unlisted joint-stock company.
- A waiver decision from the owner of the enterprise must exist if they are not a partner in the company.
- Verification for Professional Company Type:
- Valid professional licenses for the partners.
- The licensed Saudi partner’s share in a mixed company must not be less than 25%.
- Licensed partners must constitute at least 70% of the company.
- Contact:
https://iwtsp.com/966556529999
  • - Service Description:
This service allows the investor to cancel the main or subsidiary commercial register of a sole proprietorship after completing the business activity.
- Requirements and Conditions:
- The applicant must be the owner of the business or authorized via an electronic authorization.
- Submit authorization from the association's board if the business is a cooperative or charitable organization.
- Submit the endowment deed and a legal agency from the founder, caretaker, or board of trustees if the business is a waqf institution.
- If the owner is deceased, submit the heirs’ certificate, guardianship deed for minors (if any), and a legal agency from all heirs authorizing the cancellation of the commercial register.

- Contact:
https://iwtsp.com/966556529999

  • - Service Description:
This service enables the investor to update the owner information of the commercial register for sole proprietorships.
  • Requirements and Conditions:
  • The commercial register must be for a sole proprietorship.
  • The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
- Contact:
https://iwtsp.com/966556529999

The steps and procedures

  • The investor goes to the Saudi Business Center or uses the Ministry of Commerce's e-portal to submit a request to reserve a proposed trade name. The name must be unique and appropriate for the business activity. The name is verified, and if approved, it is reserved for a specified period.


  • Through the Saudi Business Center or the Ministry of Commerce's e-portal, investors can submit a request to extend the trade name reservation period if they need additional time to complete the procedures before the end of the initial period.


  • If the trade name reservation request is rejected, the investor may submit an objection via the Saudi Business Center or the Ministry of Commerce's e-portal. The objection must explain the reasons why the proposed name is appropriate and meets the requirements.


  • If an investor decides not to complete the establishment process after reserving the name, they can submit a request to withdraw the establishment through the Saudi Business Center or the Ministry of Commerce's e-portal. This cancels the name reservation and frees it for use.


  • This step takes place at the Saudi Business Center. After reserving a trade name, the investor submits an official application for commercial registration, specifying the business activity and attaching the required documents. Upon approval, the commercial registration is issued as an official document authorizing the business.


  • The investor goes to the government agency that issued the license (such as the municipality or any other entity depending on the activity). An electronic or paper application is submitted to update any information related to the operating license, such as changing the address or adding a new activity.


  • This process is conducted annually through the Saudi Business Center or the Ministry of Commerce's e-portal. The investor is obligated to ensure that all data on his commercial registration (name, address, activities) remains correct and up-to-date to ensure the continued validity of the registration.


  • Through the Saudi Business Center or the Ministry of Commerce's e-portal, an investor can submit an official request to amend commercial registration data, such as changing the activity, address, or capital.


  • If there is a need to change the English translation of the trade name, a modification request must be submitted through the Saudi Business Center or the Ministry of Commerce's e-portal.


  • To obtain an official copy of the commercial register or a commercial certificate proving the existence and status of the establishment, the investor must visit the Saudi Business Center or use the Ministry of Commerce's electronic portal.


  • This service is provided at the Saudi Business Center. The current owner and the new owner submit a transfer of ownership request, attaching the necessary approvals and contracts. The registration data is then updated to be in the name of the new owner.


  • An investor may assign a reserved or registered trade name to another person or entity through the Saudi Business Center. This is done by preparing a formal assignment contract.


  • This process takes place at the Saudi Business Center. The conversion requires preparing a company incorporation contract (such as a limited liability company), then deleting the sole proprietorship's commercial register and establishing a new one for the company.


  • This service is used at the Saudi Business Center when the parent company wishes to convert one of its branches into an independent legal entity (company or sole proprietorship), by submitting an official request.


  • If the commercial registration is suspended due to failure to update data or payment of fees, the investor can lift the suspension through the Saudi Business Center or the Ministry of Commerce's e-portal after completing all required procedures.


  • If an investor has reserved a trade name and no longer wishes to use it, they can submit a request to cancel the reservation through the Saudi Business Center or the Ministry of Commerce's e-portal, making the name available for use by others.


  • This is the final step in terminating a business. It takes place at the Saudi Business Center. Delisting requires ensuring that the business has no financial or governmental obligations before submitting the final delisting request and canceling the registration.