Non-Oil GDP Share: 76% ▲ -7.7pp vs 2020 | Saudi Unemployment: 3.5% ▲ -0.5pp vs 2023 | PIF AUM: $941.3B ▲ +$345B vs 2022 | Inbound FDI: $21.3B ▼ -6.4% vs 2023 | Female Participation: 33% ▲ -1.1pp vs 2023 | Credit Rating: Aa3/A+ ▲ Moody's / Fitch | GDP Growth: 2.0% ▲ +1.5pp vs 2023 | Umrah Pilgrims: 16.92M ▲ vs 11.3M target | Non-Oil GDP Share: 76% ▲ -7.7pp vs 2020 | Saudi Unemployment: 3.5% ▲ -0.5pp vs 2023 | PIF AUM: $941.3B ▲ +$345B vs 2022 | Inbound FDI: $21.3B ▼ -6.4% vs 2023 | Female Participation: 33% ▲ -1.1pp vs 2023 | Credit Rating: Aa3/A+ ▲ Moody's / Fitch | GDP Growth: 2.0% ▲ +1.5pp vs 2023 | Umrah Pilgrims: 16.92M ▲ vs 11.3M target |

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Can Foreigners Own 100% of a Business in Saudi Arabia?

Complete guide to 100% foreign business ownership in Saudi Arabia since the 2019 reform, covering eligible sectors, MISA licensing, and remaining restrictions.

Feb 22, 2026

Foreign Direct Investment

Analysis of Saudi Arabia's FDI strategy under Vision 2030, including $20.69 billion in annual inflows, 1,865 investment opportunities unlocked, and the landmark shift to 100% foreign ownership across most sectors.

Feb 22, 2026

Gap Alert: FDI as Percentage of GDP

Tracking Saudi Arabia's FDI inflows from 3.8% toward the 5.7% of GDP target with policy reform analysis.

Feb 22, 2026

How to Get an Investment License in Saudi Arabia

Complete guide to obtaining a MISA investment license in Saudi Arabia, covering application requirements, processing times, costs, and tips for approval.

Feb 22, 2026

How to Register a Company in Saudi Arabia

Step-by-step guide to company registration in Saudi Arabia, covering legal structures, MISA licensing, commercial registration, capital requirements, and Special Economic Zone options.

Feb 22, 2026

How to Start a Business in Saudi Arabia

Step-by-step guide to starting a business in Saudi Arabia, covering MISA licensing, entity types, capital requirements, and the registration process under Vision 2030.

Feb 22, 2026

Ministry of Investment (MISA)

The Saudi government ministry responsible for attracting, enabling, and regulating foreign and domestic investment into the Kingdom.

Feb 22, 2026

Ministry of Investment (MISA): Role in Saudi Vision 2030

MISA is Saudi Arabia's central investment authority, administering the National Investment Strategy and facilitating 1,197+ opportunities.

Feb 22, 2026

National Investment Strategy: Positioning Saudi Arabia as a Global Investment Destination

An institutional analysis of Saudi Arabia's National Investment Strategy, examining the identification of 1,197+ investment opportunities, FDI targets of 5.7% of GDP, regulatory streamlining, 100% foreign ownership provisions, and the role of MISA in transforming the Kingdom's investment landscape under Vision 2030.

Feb 22, 2026

Priority Scorecard: Foreign Direct Investment

Scorecard tracking Saudi Vision 2030 FDI attraction, investment climate reforms, and the 5.7% of GDP target.

Feb 22, 2026

Saudi Foreign Investment Law: 100% Ownership and MISA Licensing

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Investment Law enabling 100% foreign ownership, MISA licensing procedures, sector restrictions, and liberalised framework.

Feb 22, 2026

What is MISA?

Explanation of the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA), the Kingdom's primary institution for attracting and facilitating foreign and domestic investment, covering its mandate, licensing framework, and role in Vision 2030.

Feb 22, 2026