Senaei Platform

Senaei platform (industry.sa) is the official smart gateway for industrial investment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, affiliated with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. The Ministry was established by Royal Order No. A/472 dated 29/12/1440 AH (August 30, 2019) and officially began operations on January 1, 2020. The platform enables local and foreign industrial investors and factory owners to manage all their digital industrial services in one place: from initial licensing to final licensing, customs exemption, labor approval, certificates of origin, and industrial land allocation requests. This guide explains Senaei services, complete fees, SADAD biller code 0029002000, and integrations with MISA, Modon, SIDF, and Qiwa platforms for 2026.

Senaei platform is the cornerstone of digital transformation in the Saudi industrial sector within Saudi Vision 2030. The platform unifies all services needed by industrial investors through a single gateway, reducing procedures, time, and effort: 

• Owner: Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (mim.gov.sa).
• Ministry establishment date: Royal Order A/472 dated 29/12/1440 AH (August 30, 2019).
• Operations start: January 1, 2020.
• Official platform link: industry.sa | Login link: app.industry.sa.
• Beneficiary categories: local and foreign investors, factory owners, commercial establishment owners.
• Legal reference: Unified Industrial Organization Law of GCC Countries and its executive regulations.
• Mobile app: available on iOS under "Senaei".

SADAD Biller Code and Official Fees on Senaei Platform

Government payments to the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (Senaei platform) are made through the SADAD government payment system:

Payment Information

• SADAD biller name: Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.

• Entity's programming code: 0029002000.

• Issuance mechanism: when any invoice is issued for a specific service from within the platform (industrial licenses, certificates of origin), a sub-SADAD number is generated specific to the invoice itself.

Complete Service Fees Schedule

Notes on Fees

• Fees may vary based on activity, area, and industry — the table represents commonly available values.

• The initial license, customs exemption, and industrial survey are completely free.

• The basic license is supplemented by field inspection fees (SAR 1,500) and may include specialized industry fees.

• Industrial license advantage: work permit at SAR 100 for factories linked to Qiwa (significant savings on labor costs).

• License validity: one year renewable (up to 5 years for mineral exploration and exploitation licenses).

Steps to Obtain the Industrial License

First: Initial License (Establishment)

1. Obtain an investment license from the Ministry of Investment (MISA) - for foreign investors.
2. Extract the commercial registration from the Saudi Business Center.
3. Access Senaei platform via app.industry.sa using the National Single Sign-On.
4. Complete the initial license application form specifying the industrial activity type.
5. Upload required documents (commercial registration, investment license, business plan).
6. Submit the application - the initial license is free.
7. Receive the initial license electronically (one year to complete establishment procedures).

Second: Final Industrial License (Production)

1. Apply for the final license via Senaei after factory readiness.
2. Upload technical documents (feasibility study, production plan, factory technical data).
3. Pay basic license fees (SAR 2,000) via SADAD - biller code 0029002000.
4. Pay field inspection fees (SAR 1,500).
5. Field visit by the Ministry to verify requirements.
6. Approval and issuance of the final license (enables production start).

Official Senaei Platform Integrations

Senaei platform is connected to an integrated network of entities to facilitate industrial investment:

Correct order for industrial licensing:

MISA license (for foreigners) → Commercial registration → Initial license from Senaei → Land allocation from Modon or ready factory → Factory construction → Civil Defense permit from Salamah → Municipal license from Balady → Final industrial license from Senaei → Customs exemption and labor approval → Production start.

When You Need Senaei Platform

Need for Senaei platform appears in the following cases:

• Establishing a new factory in Saudi Arabia (local or foreign).
• Obtaining the initial license to complete establishment procedures.
• Upgrading the license from establishment to production after factory readiness.
• Annual industrial license renewal.
• Benefiting from customs exemption on machinery, equipment, and raw materials.
• Obtaining SAR 100 work permits for expatriate labor (with Qiwa).
• Issuing certificates of origin for export to GCC and Arab countries.
• Requesting an industrial loan from SIDF through the platform.
• Requesting land/factory allocation from Modon through the platform.
• Transferring factory ownership to a new owner.
• Periodic industrial survey to update establishment data.

When Do You Need Specialized Help with Senaei Procedures?

Obtaining an industrial license, especially for foreign investors wishing to establish factories in Saudi Arabia, requires a precise understanding of initial and final licensing, coordination between several entities (Senaei, MISA, Modon, SIDF, Qiwa, Salamah, Balady), preparation of technical and economic feasibility studies, and planning to benefit from exemptions and advantages. Any error in procedures may lead to production delays and loss of competitive advantages.

Companies and foreign investors commonly face recurring challenges in:

• Correct sequence: MISA license → commercial registration → initial license → land allocation → factory construction → final license.
• Preparing the technical and economic feasibility study according to Ministry of Industry standards.
• Coordinating between Senaei platform and Modon Authority for land allocation.
• Applying for an industrial loan from SIDF (conditions and documents).
• Benefiting from customs exemption on machinery and raw materials.
• Linking the factory license with Qiwa to obtain SAR 100 work permits.
• Issuing certificates of origin for export.
• Providing the Saudi/resident authorized representative for foreign companies.
• Annual industrial license renewal and updating industrial survey data.

Book a Free Consultation with the Motaded Team

Motaded Limited provides complete support services for foreign industrial investors in Saudi Arabia, including: obtaining the MISA license, extracting the commercial registration, applying for the initial and final license from Senaei, coordinating with Modon Authority for land allocation, applying for SIDF loans, obtaining customs exemption, linking the factory with Qiwa for SAR 100 work permits, issuing certificates of origin for export, and providing the Saudi authorized representative. Reach out at info@motaded.com.sa or book a meeting.