Business Setup Consultant

About PROMISE

PROMISE is a corporate services firm that assists companies in establishing and operating within Saudi Arabia. The firm provides support across market entry, company formation, licensing, HR compliance, immigration, payroll, bookkeeping, and advisory services. PROMISE aims to streamline operations and prevent regulatory delays by integrating company formation, HR, immigration, and payroll processes across national platforms. The mission of PROMISE is to facilitate global business operations within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Role Overview

PROMISE is seeking a Business Setup Consultant to manage company formation and business setup processes for local and foreign clients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires 2-5 years of experience. The consultant will serve as the primary point of contact, overseeing the entire incorporation lifecycle from MISA/commercial registration through licensing and post-incorporation. This involves acting as a liaison between clients, internal teams, and government authorities to ensure timely and compliant case completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full company setup process for local and foreign clients, from entity selection to license issuance.
• Handle commercial registration (CR) issuance, amendments, renewals, and cancellations.
• Support foreign investment licensing through the Ministry of Investment (MISA) and related approvals.
• Prepare, review, and submit incorporation documents, including Articles of Association, resolutions, powers of attorney, and supporting files.
• Advise clients on entity types, licensing options, costs, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Keep clients updated on status and next steps, proactively resolving missing documents and delays.
• Coordinate with government authorities such as the Ministry of Commerce / Saudi Business Center, MISA, chambers of commerce, municipalities (Balady), and sector regulators.
• Operate relevant government platforms (*, Saudi Business Center, MISA, Qiwa, Muqeem, GOSI, ZATCA, Balady, National Address / SPL, MHRSD).
• Coordinate ZATCA/tax registration, GOSI registration, national address registration, bank account opening, visa quota / Nitaqat setup, and document attestation.
• Set up corporate files and manage subsequent amendments and ownership changes.
• Ensure all submissions are accurate, complete, and compliant to minimize rejected applications.
• Maintain organized records and keep CRM/trackers current.
• Prepare periodic reports on case progress, pending items, and operational challenges.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of all client information.

Key Services Supported

• Company formation, business setup, and commercial registration (issuance and renewal).
• Investment (MISA) license applications and foreign-ownership setup.
• Articles of association and corporate document coordination.
• Chamber of commerce registration and municipal/sector-specific licenses.
• Tax/ZATCA and GOSI registration coordination.
• National address registration and bank-account coordination.
• Corporate amendments, ownership changes, license renewals, and cancellations.
• Post-incorporation corporate support and government-platform registrations.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in business setup, corporate services, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex incorporation lifecycles.
• Proficiency in coordinating with government authorities and operating relevant platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Application Process

Candidates interested in this Business Setup Consultant position at PROMISE in Riyadh are encouraged to apply. The salary for this role will be discussed during the interview process.