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About Motaded

Your trusted partner for business in Saudi Arabia

Motaded Limited Company has supported foreign investors entering the Saudi market since 2017. Across eight years of operations, we have established more than 281 companies in the Kingdom on behalf of investors from across the GCC, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. We work end-to-end — from MISA licensing and entity formation, to corporate banking, government platform activation, HR compliance, customs clearance, accounting, and ongoing regulatory affairs. Our practice is built on direct working knowledge of how Saudi authorities operate, not generic advisory templates.

Motaded by the numbers

Eight years of foreign
investor support

Consistent results, translated into measurable outcomes for foreign investors entering the Saudi market.

Companies established in Saudi Arabia

281+

Companies established in Saudi Arabia

Clock

8 years

Since founding in 2017

Globe

30+

Countries of investor origin

Briefcase

8

Sectors of the Saudi economy

Key economic indicators

Indicator Value Year Source
GDP Growth +4.5% 2025 Data Saudi
Population 37M 2025 Data Saudi
FDI Inflows US$ 21.3B 2024 Data Saudi
Inflation Rate 2.1% 2025 Data Saudi
Unemployment Rate 3% 2025 Data Saudi

GDP growth trend (2021–2026)

-2.80.33.46.69.712.820212022202320242025
Source: Data Saudi

What drives us

Three commitments that shape every Motaded engagement, from the first investor inquiry to the operational launch of a Saudi entity.

Our Mission

To make the establishment of a business in Saudi Arabia a clear, executable process for foreign investors, by translating Saudi regulation into precise action — without inflated promises or generic templates.

Our Vision

To be the reference consultancy for foreign investors entering the Saudi market — recognised for accuracy, candour, and the depth of our direct working relationship with Saudi authorities.

Our Values

Accuracy over marketing. Direct senior involvement in every major file. Decisions based on Saudi law as it actually operates. Full confidentiality. No verbal promises — every commitment is documented in writing.

Three companies, one group

Each Motaded group entity is a separate Saudi legal person with its own Commercial Registration. Together they cover the full path of a foreign investor — from incorporation, through staffing, to import-export operations.

Motaded Limited Company

The group's flagship consultancy. Specialises in company formation, MISA licensing, government relations, SFDA regulatory affairs, accounting, audit, VAT and zakat compliance, intellectual property registration, and serviced offices.

Talent Solutions

Specialised HR outsourcing and manpower supply. Provides payroll administration, employee onboarding via Qiwa, residency processing, work permits, Saudization compliance, and end-to-end PRO/GRO services.

Motaded Customs Company

Dedicated customs broker and trade logistics entity. Handles import and export clearance, Fasah and Saber platform operations, ZATCA customs declarations, and operates across all 9 Saudi commercial and industrial ports.

Founder & Senior Consultant

Mukhlid Al-Qahtani

Founder and Senior Consultant of Motaded Limited Company, leading the firm since its establishment in 2017. Mukhlid works directly with foreign investors entering the Saudi market — from the earliest evaluation of opportunity, through MISA licensing, company formation, and corporate banking, to operational launch. He personally oversees the firm's largest investor files and provides strategic counsel on activity selection, legal structuring, capital planning, and the regulatory pathway across MISA, the Ministry of Commerce, ZATCA, Qiwa, and the Saudi Business Center.

  • Founder and Senior Consultant since 2017
  • Mukhlid Al-Qahtani

The team behind every Motaded engagement

Specialists across business development, government relations, customs and shipping, human resources, accounting and tax, operations, and SFDA regulatory affairs, working together on every foreign investor file.

Aws Al-Ghamdi

Guides investors through every step of the Saudi market entry journey, from first inquiry to operational launch.

Ahmed Abu Salem

Develops manpower and recruitment service engagements for enterprise clients across the Kingdom.

Abdullah Jifn

Manages government relations across Saudi ministries and authorities on behalf of client files.

Hussain Al Zulfah

Leads Motaded's customs clearance and shipping practice across all Saudi commercial and industrial ports.

Mohammed Al-Mahdani

Handles import and export clearance across Fasah and Saber, in coordination with ZATCA Customs.

Albandari Khalid

Manages HR compliance, Qiwa documentation, residencies, work permits, and Saudization for client entities.

Hazem Mohsen

Leads Motaded's accounting and tax practice — VAT, withholding tax, zakat, corporate income tax, and audit coordination

Heena Waheed

Oversees day-to-day operational coordination across Motaded's service lines and client files.

Abdulrahman Abdullah Ayedh

Handles SFDA filings across cosmetics, food, medical devices, and pharmaceutical product and establishment licensing.
Why Motaded

Why investors choose
Motaded

Four differences that show up in every engagement — from the first meeting to the day the Saudi entity becomes operational.

01

End-to-end across the group

One engagement covers the full path — MISA licence, Articles of Association, Commercial Registration, government platform activation, corporate banking, employee onboarding, residency, customs registration, and ongoing accounting and zakat compliance — across all three Motaded group entities.

02

Verified facts, never marketing claims

Every figure, timeline, and procedural step in our advice is verified against current Saudi government sources. We do not inflate timelines, hide fees, or use placeholder numbers.

03

Senior direct involvement

The founder and senior consultants are personally involved in every major investor file. Foreign investors are not passed from senior contact to junior account manager after the contract is signed.

281+

Companies established

8

Years in operation

30+

Investor countries

100%

Written commitments

Investor journey

Your journey with Motaded

From the first inquiry to the operational launch of your Saudi entity — four clear steps, every fee itemised, every commitment documented in writing.
Government platforms

Saudi government platforms we operate

Motaded works directly within every Saudi government platform a foreign-owned entity needs to operate compliantly — licensing, employment, payroll, residency, tax, and customs.

MISA

Ministry of Investment — investment licensing

misa

Qiwa

Ministry of Human Resources — employment

Qiwa

GOSI

General Organization for Social Insurance

GOSI

SAIP

Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property

SAIP

MODON

Industrial Cities and Technology Zones

MODON

Clients

Foreign investors who trust Motaded

A selection of the investors and operating groups Motaded has supported in establishing or expanding their presence in Saudi Arabia. Many more remain confidential by client preference.

Johnson (Matrix brand)

Johnson (Matrix brand)

International brand operator

Creative BM Middle East

Creative BM Middle East

Qiddiya project contractor

Hunter

Hunter

Saudi Aramco supplier

Arabian Systems

Arabian Systems

Technology integrator

ZKTeco

ZKTeco

Security and biometrics technology

Sango

Sango

Industrial and trading group

Insights

Publications & Updates

Recent commentary, regulatory updates, and analysis from Motaded — covering Saudi business setup, taxation, employment, and sector-specific regulation.

Ready to establish in Saudi Arabia?

Every Motaded engagement begins with a private consultation. We listen first, scope the engagement, and present a written, itemised proposal — never a verbal quote.

Motaded Limited Company was founded in 2017 and is led by Mukhlid Al-Qahtani. Since its establishment, the firm has supported more than 281 foreign investors entering the Saudi market — from initial MISA licensing through company formation, corporate banking, government platform activation, HR compliance, customs clearance, accounting, and ongoing regulatory affairs. Mukhlid leads two affiliated entities: Talent Solutions Company for HR outsourcing and manpower supply, and Motaded Customs Company for licensed customs brokerage operations. Whether you are launching a first entity in the Kingdom, expanding regional operations, or establishing a Regional Headquarters in Riyadh, Motaded provides the structured support you need at every stage.

Is the Company Multinational?
Do You Have a Commercial Register for One Year or More?

If you do not have a commercial registration, please contact us at this email info@motaded.com.sa

Do You Have Financial Statements for the Past Year?

If you do not have a Financial Statement, please contact us at this email info@motaded.com.sa

Do You Have an Articles of Association?

If you do not have an Articles of Association, please contact us at this email info@motaded.com.sa

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