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MISA (Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia)

MISA (Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia)

Saudi Arabia's ministry responsible for attracting and regulating foreign direct investment and issuing investment licenses.

MISA — the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia — is the government body responsible for foreign direct investment licensing and regulation. Any foreign company wishing to establish a legal presence in Saudi Arabia must obtain a MISA foreign investment license before proceeding with Commercial Registration. MISA also administers the Regional Headquarters (RHQ) program offering tax exemptions and visa privileges to qualifying multinational companies. Compliance with MISA activity thresholds is an ongoing requirement — companies must report on their activities and headcount annually. Inclusive Solutions manages MISA license applications, RHQ approvals and ongoing MISA compliance reporting.