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Investor Guide 2026 outlines registration requirements for non-resident firms Dubai: Saudi Arabia has introduced new requirements for non-resident foreign companies seeking to own property in the Kingdom without establishing or conducting economic activities, as part of regulatory updates contained in the Investor Guide 2026. The Ministry of Investment said the new framework is intended to provide greater clarity for foreign entities pursuing real estate ownership while supporting the implementation of the Kingdom’s updated investment regulations. Under the requirements according to Okaz newspaper, foreign companies must submit a commercial registration certificate issued in their home country, together with articles of incorporation translated by accredited translators and authenticated through Saudi diplomatic channels. Companies are also required to provide documentation authorising a representative to act on their behalf in Saudi Arabia. The ministry said applicants must appoint an individual representative through a certified power of attorney to complete registration procedures. Foreign companies that do not possess an identification document recognised under Saudi regulations will also be required to obtain a digital identity through Saudi diplomatic missions abroad. For annual registration renewals, companies must confirm that no changes have occurred to their ownership structure or management since their registration with the Ministry of Investment. The […]
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