{"id":5762,"date":"2026-01-21T07:58:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T04:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shehabalsaleh.com\/?p=5762"},"modified":"2026-11-06T13:22:08","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T10:22:08","slug":"commercial-registration-steps-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shehabalsaleh.com\/en\/commercial-registration-steps-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Register in the Commercial Register in Saudi Arabia (1446H)"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Register in the Commercial Register in Saudi Arabia (1446H): A Step-by-Step Guide<\/h1>\n

The new Commercial Register Law was issued by Royal Decree No. (M\/83) dated 19\/3\/1446H to facilitate business, simplify procedures and enhance transparency in the Saudi market in line with Vision 2030<\/strong>. The Law requires all traders (natural and legal persons) to register in the Commercial Register, with limited exceptions. In this article Shehab Alsaleh Lawyers & Legal Advisors<\/a> explains how to register, the required data, the electronic procedure, the annual confirmation, and key tips to avoid rejection or delay.<\/p>\n

1. Data Required in the Registration Application<\/h2>\n

Article 6<\/strong> of the Law provides that the registration application must include:<\/p>\n

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  1. The applicant’s name, address and ID number (or Commercial Registration number for companies).<\/li>\n
  2. The trade name to be reserved and registered.<\/li>\n
  3. The trader’s legal form (sole establishment, LLC, simplified joint stock company, branch of a foreign company, etc.).<\/li>\n
  4. The authorized capital.<\/li>\n
  5. The names and powers of the manager(s) or board members.<\/li>\n
  6. The address of the head office.<\/li>\n
  7. Any additional data specified in the Implementing Regulations (such as the bank account after registration).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2. Steps to Submit the Registration Application<\/h2>\n

    All applications are submitted electronically through the Ministry of Commerce’s Saudi Business Center<\/strong> platform:<\/p>\n

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    1. Go to the Saudi Business Center<\/a> platform.<\/li>\n
    2. Select the “Commercial Registration” service.<\/li>\n
    3. Choose the type of registration (main, branch, sole establishment, company, etc.).<\/li>\n
    4. Enter the required data accurately (trade name, legal form, capital, address, etc.).<\/li>\n
    5. Attach the required documents (ID, authenticated articles of association, investment license for foreigners if applicable, etc.).<\/li>\n
    6. Pay the fees electronically.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The Registrar decides on the application within 10 working days<\/strong>, and the period may be extended in specific cases. If the application is rejected, the reason is given, and the applicant may file a grievance with the Ministry within 60 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      3. Annual Confirmation of Registration Data<\/h2>\n

      Article 11<\/strong> requires the trader to submit an annual confirmation of the registration data through the same platform. The basic conditions are:<\/p>\n