GR services in Saudi Arabia: key facts for 2026
- Commercial registration (CR)
- No expiry; confirmed every year on business.saOfficialSAMA circular on the Commercial Registration Law
- Missed CR annual confirmation
- Fine and suspension after 3 months; permanent cancellation after 1 year of suspensionOfficialMinistry of Commerce: Commercial registration FAQ
- CR annual confirmation fee (LLC)
- SAR 1,200 a yearOfficialMinistry of Commerce: CR annual confirmation
- MISA annual registration update
- Filed within the 60 working days before the due dateSecondary sourceClyde & Co: Investment Law implementing regulations (September 2025)
- Wage files
- Every private employer files them through MudadOfficialMinistry of Human Resources: Wage Protection through Mudad
- Chamber of commerce subscription for a new company
- None for the first 3 yearsOfficialMinistry of Commerce: Chambers Law, no subscription for 3 years
- ZATCA e-invoicing, Wave 25
- Integration deadline 1 February 2027OfficialZATCA: E-invoicing integration, Wave 25
Who our GR services in Saudi Arabia are for
- New companies that have their CR and now need Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem and ZATCA set up.
- Foreign-owned companies that must file the MISA annual registration update.
- Companies without in-house GR staff that want routine transactions handled each month.
- Companies that need a single job done, such as a work permit or an exit/re-entry visa.
Who it is not for
- Job seekers. We work for companies, not individuals looking for work.
- Requests to transfer an individual's iqama to a new sponsor.
- So-called free visa requests. We do not arrange them.
How our GR services work, step by step
- 01
Map your platforms and deadlines
On a short first call, our team lists the platforms your company uses and the dates that matter. These include the CR annual confirmation, the MISA update and iqama expiry dates.
- 02
Choose one-off jobs or a monthly retainer
Some companies need a single job, such as one work permit or one exit/re-entry visa. Others want a monthly retainer covering routine transactions across all their platforms.
- 03
Set up our access
We act through a legal power of attorney, not shared passwords. Your company keeps control of its own accounts on every platform.
- 04
File and track each transaction
Our team files each request on the right platform, such as Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI or ZATCA. We follow it to completion and tell you when anything needs your input.
Platform: Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI, Mudad, ZATCA, business.saTime: Varies by platform and transaction
- 05
Keep the annual deadlines
We track the CR annual confirmation and the MISA annual registration update. A CR left unconfirmed for 3 months is fined and suspended, and cancelled after a year of suspension.
Platform: business.sa, MISA Electronic Services Portal
What we need to start GR services
To start GR work for your company, we usually ask for:
- Your company's unified national number, the CR number that starts with 7.
- A power of attorney for our team, where a platform or authority needs one.
- Your MISA investment registration, if the company is foreign-owned.
- Your National Address details.
- Passport and iqama copies for the employees in each transaction.
Passports need 90 days' validity for an exit/re-entry visa and 60 days for a final exit visa. We check this before filing.
Government fees our GR team handles
Government fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| CR annual confirmation (LLC) | SAR 1,200 |
| Every year; SAR 1,600 for a JSC or SJSC, SAR 1,000 for a partnershipMinistry of Commerce: CR annual confirmation | |
| Chamber of commerce subscription | None for the first 3 years |
| Ministry of Commerce: Chambers Law, no subscription for 3 years | |
| MISA annual registration update | Set by MISA on approvalTo confirm |
| MISA Investor Guide, 13th edition (03-2026) | |
| Fine for an unused exit/re-entry visa older than 3 months, or a lost iqama | SAR 1,000 |
| A fine, not a feeMISA Investor Guide, 13th edition (03-2026) | |
| Iqama, work permit and expat levy fees | Set by the government; varies by workerTo confirm |
Our fee
We quote one-off jobs per task and retainers per month, after a short first call about your headcount and platforms. Government fees are always shown separately.
Government fees checked on 22 October 2026 against the sources listed below. Iqama, work permit and levy fees depend on each worker, so we confirm them case by case.
What changed in 2025 and 2026
CR renewal is now annual confirmation
Since the Commercial Registration Law took effect in April 2025, CRs no longer expire. The company confirms its CR data every year on business.sa, and can confirm early.
Employment contracts must be documented electronically
Labour Law amendments in force since 18 February 2025 recognise only electronically documented contracts. Contracts for non-Saudis are fixed-term, one year by default. Probation can run up to 180 days.
Instant work visas are capped for new companies
Under Qiwa rules reported in June 2026, firms under two years old can get at most 5 instant work visas. They also need Medium Green Nitaqat or better and wage protection compliance.
Delays we see
Draft
This section is written from our team's recent GR files.
What we handle
- Qiwa: work permits, employment contracts and Nitaqat tracking.
- Muqeem and Absher Business: iqama issue and renewal, exit/re-entry and final exit visas, and dependants.
- GOSI registration for joining and leaving employees, and Mudad wage files.
- ZATCA: tax, zakat and VAT registrations and account updates.
- Chamber of commerce: membership, document attestations and visa invitation letters.
- The MISA annual registration update for foreign-owned companies.
- The CR annual confirmation on business.sa, with the National Address and activities kept current.
- One-off jobs or a monthly retainer, whichever fits your company.
GR services in Saudi Arabia: common questions
What are GR services in Saudi Arabia?
GR (government relations) services handle a company's transactions on government platforms, such as Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI and ZATCA. No regulation defines GR; it is market practice. In Arabic the work is often called التعقيب.
Do you offer monthly GR retainers?
Yes. We take on one-off jobs and monthly retainers. A retainer covers routine transactions across your platforms, and we quote it after a short first call about your headcount.
Which government platforms does your GR team cover?
Our team works on Qiwa, Muqeem, Absher Business, GOSI, Mudad, ZATCA and business.sa. We also handle chamber of commerce attestations and the MISA annual registration update.
Do you need our platform passwords?
No. We act through a legal power of attorney, not shared passwords, so your company keeps control of its accounts.
What happens if we miss the CR annual confirmation?
After 3 months, a fine applies and the CR is suspended. After a year of suspension, the CR is cancelled permanently and cannot be restored. Confirming early is allowed, and we track the date for you.
Does a MISA registration need renewing?
No. It is kept current through an annual registration update, filed within the 60 working days before the due date. MISA sets the update fee on approval.
Can you transfer an iqama or arrange a free visa?
No. We do not handle iqama transfer requests or so-called free visas, and we do not place job seekers. Our GR work is for companies and their staff.
Does a new company pay a chamber of commerce subscription?
No subscription is due for the first 3 years from the CR date, under the Chambers Law. The chamber also issues the invitation letters that business visit visas need.
Sources
- SAMA circular on the Commercial Registration Law (checked )
- Ministry of Commerce: CR annual confirmation (checked )
- Ministry of Commerce: Commercial registration FAQ (checked )
- MISA Investor Guide, 13th edition (03-2026) (checked )
- Ministry of Commerce: Chambers Law, no subscription for 3 years (checked )
- Ministry of Human Resources: Wage Protection through Mudad (checked )
- ZATCA: E-invoicing integration, Wave 25 (checked )
- Clyde & Co: Investment Law implementing regulations (September 2025) (checked )
- The National: Saudi Labour Law amendments (October 2024) (checked )
- Enterprise: Qiwa's new instant visa cap (June 2026) (checked )
- Gulf News: Exit/re-entry visas through Absher (checked )
- Motaded: PRO services in Saudi Arabia (checked )