Foreign ownership

Where can foreign capital go?

Saudi law treats foreign and local investors equally by default; a defined set of activities is excluded or restricted. Check any activity, or browse the map.

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Generally permitted Conditions apply Excluded / restricted

Indicative map. The default is national treatment (Investment Law, art. 4); the definitive List of Excluded Activities is maintained by the Ministry of Investment (MISA). Confirm against the current MISA list.