The Service for Opening Branches or Marketing Centers is a regulatory and investment service that allows Saudi or foreign companies registered in the Kingdom to expand their geographic presence by opening new branches or establishing official marketing centers in various regions across Saudi Arabia. This service enables companies to facilitate the delivery of products or services to customers and enhance their market share locally. It is also a fundamental step to boost competitiveness and provide after-sales services, technical support, or wider distribution coverage.
For foreign companies, it is also required to submit an official licensed decision from the parent company to open the branch or marketing center in the Kingdom and include the new branch’s data within the main company’s register. An authorized manager must be appointed with clear legal powers. It is important to meet all legal requirements related to the type of business activity, reserve the trade name for the new branch, and submit certified documents like commercial registration, founding contracts, and approved decisions.
Importance of the Service for Opening Branches or Marketing Centers
Expands the company’s geographical presence and facilitates product or service reach to a larger customer base.
Improves operational efficiency and customer service by providing direct contact points and after-sales services effectively.
Supports growth and business expansion opportunities by meeting local market requirements and demand changes.
Supports employment and operational plans by creating jobs within new branches or marketing centers.
Enables the development of local partnerships and supplier relations by maintaining active presence in target cities and regions.
Challenges Related to Opening Branches or Marketing Centers
Multiple authorities and licenses are required for each new branch, such as municipal, labor, zakat, and social insurance, increasing procedures and regulatory oversight.
Necessity to document all contracts and approvals with official authorities and monitor legal and accounting obligations.
Some sector activities require prior approvals and conditions related to location, space, or the engineering design of the branch.
Relatively high establishment and documentation costs in addition to ongoing operation and management expenses.
Possible technical or administrative obstacles when registering branch data in government systems or appointing a new manager.
Continuous updating of commercial register data for each branch or marketing center upon contract expiration or activity change.
Ensuring compliance with tax and Saudi regulations across all new branches and marketing centers.
Target Sector
Trader
Affiliated Authority
Ministry of Investment
Estimated Duration2 days
Gov Approval Window5 working days
Service Pricing416
Government FeeNo Fee
Mandatory Conditions
✓Updating the government data of the entity in Ministry of Investment system.
✓The entity shall abide by the procedures of amending shareholders’ resolution and the registration of the commercial register within (30) days from the date of amending the investment license; otherwise, Ministry of Investment shall be entitled to return the license data to the previous situation.
✓In order to open a marketing center,the entity have already begun production of it's products.
✓Required Data:(Email-Absher Phone Number-Name of the branch or marketing center you want to add-Partners & Managers IDs).
Required Documents
✓Decision of the company's board of directors.
✓National Address.
✓A copy of the national IDs for partners and managers (Either Saudis or residents).