Expanding into Saudi Arabia: The RHQ Program Explained
Should you relocate your regional headquarters to Riyadh? The 30-year tax holiday, decoded.
Why Saudi is unavoidable
The largest GCC economy, Vision 2030 mega-projects, and a domestic market of 36 million make Saudi Arabia strategic for any regional operator.
The Regional HQ Program
Multinationals bidding for Saudi government contracts must have a Regional HQ in the Kingdom. In return, they receive 30 years of Corporate Tax exemption and preferential procurement access.
Setup pathway
MISA licence, commercial registration, Zakat/CIT registration, GOSI onboarding, and Saudization compliance. Realistic timeline: 8–14 weeks.
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