Virtual office in Saudi Arabia

A virtual office gives a company an address and, depending on the provider, mail handling, a meeting room or a reception service. In Saudi Arabia the address and premises tied to a company’s licence matter to the authorities, so before you sign ask whether the address can be used for the commercial registration and the licence, or only for correspondence.

Ask the provider what the contract includes, how long it runs, how mail and official letters are forwarded to you abroad, and whether you can upgrade to a desk or an office when you hire staff. Ask too whether the arrangement is accepted for the activity you plan, because some activities need physical premises. Check what happens to the address if you leave, and how much notice the provider needs. For the registration that the address supports, see company formation in Saudi Arabia.

Accountanty lists 15 virtual office providers in Saudi Arabia, all of them corporate service providers: eight small, six medium-sized and one part of a large network. All 15 focus on foreign clients; English is offered by 10 and Arabic by five. Nine are in Riyadh and three in Al Khobar, with others in Jeddah and Dammam.

Firms offering virtual office services in Saudi Arabia

Sidra Hub

Corporate services provider · Medium-sized firm

Jeddah

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +6 more

Languages: Arabic · English

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Expandway

Corporate services provider · Boutique firm

Riyadh

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +5 more

Languages: English · Arabic

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Frequently asked questions

Can a virtual office address be used to register a Saudi company?

It depends on the activity and on what the authorities accept for that licence. Ask the provider to confirm in writing whether its address can appear on the commercial registration for your activity.

What does a virtual office in Saudi Arabia usually include?

An address and mail handling, and often access to meeting rooms. Some providers add reception or call answering. Ask for a list of what the monthly or yearly fee covers and what is extra.

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