{"id":6832,"date":"2025-11-06T06:20:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T03:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/back.habitare.sa\/wp\/?p=6832"},"modified":"2025-11-06T06:20:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T03:20:42","slug":"the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/","title":{"rendered":"The Required Investment Amount in Saudi Arabia for Foreigners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>The Required Investment Amount in Saudi Arabia for Foreigners<\/em><\/strong> is one of the most common questions asked by international investors exploring opportunities in the Kingdom. Navigating this dynamic market requires a clear understanding of its laws, sectors, and financial requirements.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Today, under Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia offers a diverse range of investment opportunities, from real estate acquisition to business ownership, backed by its position as the largest economy in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<p>This article by <a href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/home-en\/\">Habitare Real Estate<\/a> provides a full breakdown of the required investment amount in Saudi Arabia for foreigners, highlighting the benefits, conditions, sectors, and official procedures that guide investors toward success.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Advantages_of_Foreign_Investors_in_Saudi_Arabia\" >Advantages of Foreign Investors in Saudi Arabia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#1-_Equal_Treatment\" >1- Equal Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#2-_Freedom_to_Transfer_Funds\" >2- Freedom to Transfer Funds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#3-_Property_Ownership_Rights\" >3- Property Ownership Rights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#4-_Employee_Sponsorship\" >4- Employee Sponsorship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#5-_Investment_Protection\" >5- Investment Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#6-_Attractive_Investment_Incentives\" >6- Attractive Investment Incentives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Requirements_for_Investment_in_Saudi_Arabia_for_Foreigners\" >Requirements for Investment in Saudi Arabia for Foreigners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Minimum_Investment_Amount_in_Saudi_Arabia_for_Foreigners\" >Minimum Investment Amount in Saudi Arabia for Foreigners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Foreign_Investment_Fees_in_Saudi_Arabia_2025\" >Foreign Investment Fees in Saudi Arabia 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Investment_Sectors_in_Saudi_Arabia_for_Foreigners\" >Investment Sectors in Saudi Arabia for Foreigners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Required_Procedures_for_Investing_in_Saudi_Arabia\" >Required Procedures for Investing in Saudi Arabia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Step_1_Obtain_an_Investment_License\" >Step 1: Obtain an Investment License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Step_2_Sign_the_Articles_of_Association\" >Step 2: Sign the Articles of Association<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Step_3_Obtain_a_Commercial_Registration\" >Step 3: Obtain a Commercial Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Step_4_Open_a_Business_File\" >Step 4: Open a Business File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Step_5_Register_with_the_Ministry_of_Labor\" >Step 5: Register with the Ministry of Labor<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Investing_in_Saudi_Arabia_with_Habitare_Real_Estate\" >Investing in Saudi Arabia with Habitare Real Estate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_The_Required_Investment_Amount_in_Saudi_Arabia_for_Foreigners\" >Frequently Asked Questions about The Required Investment Amount in Saudi Arabia for Foreigners<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Can_foreigners_invest_in_Saudi_real_estate\" >Can foreigners invest in Saudi real estate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Are_there_any_tax_incentives_for_foreign_investors\" >Are there any tax incentives for foreign investors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/the-required-investment-amount-in-saudi-arabia-for-foreigners\/#Is_one_million_riyals_enough_to_invest_in_Saudi_Arabia\" >Is one million riyals enough to invest in Saudi Arabia?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Foreign_Investors_in_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span>Advantages of Foreign Investors in Saudi Arabia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When entering the Saudi market, foreign investors enjoy the same rights and protections as local investors under the updated investment law. The key advantages include:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-_Equal_Treatment\"><\/span>1- Equal Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Foreign investors receive the same incentives and transparency as Saudi nationals, ensuring a fair and competitive business environment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-_Freedom_to_Transfer_Funds\"><\/span>2- Freedom to Transfer Funds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Investors may transfer their funds abroad from profits, share sales, or project liquidation according to official regulations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-_Property_Ownership_Rights\"><\/span>3- Property Ownership Rights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Foreign investors can own properties required for licensed activities or housing for employees.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-_Employee_Sponsorship\"><\/span>4- Employee Sponsorship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Foreign investors have the right to sponsor their non-Saudi employees through their licensed entity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-_Investment_Protection\"><\/span>5- Investment Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Foreign investments cannot be expropriated except through a court order or for public interest with fair compensation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-_Attractive_Investment_Incentives\"><\/span>6- Attractive Investment Incentives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Saudi Arabia offers financial and logistical incentives, including customs exemptions for industrial inputs and business support programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read about<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/is-it-possible-to-buy-property-through-power-of-attorney-in-saudi-arabia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is It Possible to Buy Property Through Power of Attorney in Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_for_Investment_in_Saudi_Arabia_for_Foreigners\"><\/span>Requirements for Investment in Saudi Arabia for Foreigners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To ensure transparency and alignment with national goals, Saudi Arabia sets clear requirements for foreign investors:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The investment activity must not be listed in restricted sectors.<\/li>\n<li>The product specifications and production methods must comply with local standards.<\/li>\n<li>The investor must have a clean legal record domestically and internationally.<\/li>\n<li>The project should contribute to economic diversification and job creation.<\/li>\n<li>The investor must meet all obligations listed in the official investment license application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_Investment_Amount_in_Saudi_Arabia_for_Foreigners\"><\/span>Minimum Investment Amount in Saudi Arabia for Foreigners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not all sectors require a specific minimum capital. Some professional and service sectors such as telecommunications, insurance, project management, and engineering allow flexible entry. However, other sectors do set clear financial thresholds:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SAR 500,000 for the transportation sector.<\/li>\n<li>SAR 500,000 for partnerships with Saudi shareholders.<\/li>\n<li>SAR 2 million for digital brokerage activities.<\/li>\n<li>SAR 5 million for single-shareholder joint-stock companies.<\/li>\n<li>SAR 30 million for fully foreign-owned commercial ventures.<\/li>\n<li>SAR 30 million for real estate development.<\/li>\n<li>SAR 200 million for real estate financing companies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6836\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6836\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6836\" src=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Minimum-Investment-Amount-in-Saudi-Arabia-for-Foreigners.jpg\" alt=\"Minimum Investment Amount in Saudi Arabia for Foreigners\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6836\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Minimum Investment Amount in Saudi Arabia for Foreigners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foreign_Investment_Fees_in_Saudi_Arabia_2025\"><\/span>Foreign Investment Fees in Saudi Arabia 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foreign investors are required to pay specific service fees to the Ministry of Investment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SAR 2,000 for the investment license issuance per year of validity.<\/li>\n<li>SAR 10,000 as the first-year service subscription fee, reduced to SAR 6,000 in subsequent years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All payments must be made within 30 days from the invoice date to avoid service cancellation.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about: <a href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/saudi-lifetime-residency-through-property-purchase-analytical-overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Saudi Lifetime Residency Through Property Purchase<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investment_Sectors_in_Saudi_Arabia_for_Foreigners\"><\/span>Investment Sectors in Saudi Arabia for Foreigners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vision 2030 continues to expand opportunities across nine major sectors:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/category\/investing-saudi-real-estate-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Real estate investment in Saudi Arabia<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Industrial manufacturing.<\/li>\n<li>Mining and minerals.<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare and medical services.<\/li>\n<li>Energy and water.<\/li>\n<li>Chemical industries.<\/li>\n<li>Tourism, culture, and entertainment.<\/li>\n<li>Transportation and logistics.<\/li>\n<li>Information and communications technology.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Required_Procedures_for_Investing_in_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span>Required Procedures for Investing in Saudi Arabia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Obtain_an_Investment_License\"><\/span>Step 1: Obtain an Investment License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Required documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Company commercial registration certified by the Saudi embassy.<\/li>\n<li>Financial statements for the latest fiscal year, certified by the embassy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Sign_the_Articles_of_Association\"><\/span>Step 2: Sign the Articles of Association<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Required documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A formal resolution to establish a branch in Saudi Arabia to complete commercial registration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Obtain_a_Commercial_Registration\"><\/span>Step 3: Obtain a Commercial Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Required documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parent company\u2019s commercial registration.<\/li>\n<li>Notarized Articles of Association (for new companies).<\/li>\n<li>Partner resolution to open a branch (if applicable).<\/li>\n<li>Appointment decision for the general manager.<\/li>\n<li>Identification of owners and the general manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Open_a_Business_File\"><\/span>Step 4: Open a Business File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You must register with the following authorities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ministry of Human Resources.<\/li>\n<li>Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority.<\/li>\n<li>General Organization for Social Insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Register_with_the_Ministry_of_Labor\"><\/span>Step 5: Register with the Ministry of Labor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Required documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appointment decision and identification for the general manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investing_in_Saudi_Arabia_with_Habitare_Real_Estate\"><\/span>Investing in Saudi Arabia with Habitare Real Estate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Entering the Saudi market requires a deep understanding of laws, opportunities, and <strong>the required investment amount in Saudi Arabia for foreigners<\/strong> to ensure sound financial decisions.<\/p>\n<p>At <em>Habitare Real Estate<\/em>, we offer a comprehensive vision that goes beyond listing opportunities. We help investors understand market dynamics and guide them toward the best investment choices aligned with their capital and goals.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering investing in Saudi Arabia, <a href=\"https:\/\/habitare.sa\/en\/contact-us-en\/\">contact us<\/a> today. Let us open the doors to exceptional opportunities in one of the fastest-growing economies in the region.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Edited by Habitare Real Estate<sup>\u00a9<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/misa.gov.sa\/activities\/laws-regulations-copy\/\">Ministry of Investment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncc.gov.sa\/en\/Business\/Pages\/Investors.aspx\">National Competitiveness Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investsaudi.sa\/en\/mediaCenter\/downloadResoruce\/investor-guide-container\">Unified Business Document for the Investor Services Sector<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_The_Required_Investment_Amount_in_Saudi_Arabia_for_Foreigners\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions about The Required Investment Amount in Saudi Arabia for Foreigners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_foreigners_invest_in_Saudi_real_estate\"><\/span>Can foreigners invest in Saudi real estate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. Non-Saudis can invest in Saudi real estate under the new executive regulations.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_any_tax_incentives_for_foreign_investors\"><\/span>Are there any tax incentives for foreign investors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. Foreign investors enjoy tax benefits such as customs exemptions on industrial inputs.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_one_million_riyals_enough_to_invest_in_Saudi_Arabia\"><\/span>Is one million riyals enough to invest in Saudi Arabia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. 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