About KSACommercial License Requirement

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Information on this help page does not constitute tax, legal or other professional advice and must not be used as such. You should consult your advisor if you have any questions about your business license requirements. The information provided is based on the position at the time of this page’s publication, but it is not updated in real-time and may become outdated.

Is a commercial license required to open an account?

If your business is located in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), you require a commercial registration issued by your local licensing authority in accordance with applicable laws in the KSA to conduct business in the KSA. Visit Seller Central Help to learn more about seller identity verification here.

I already have an Amazon selling account, but I am not eligible to expand to Saudi Arabia.

You are either ineligible due to business not being located in one of the accepted countries, or you are already based in KSA but registered your account as an individual.

How can I obtain a commercial registration in KSA?

If you do not have a commercial registration in KSA, you should obtain the license(s) from your relevant local authority. Please note that you should consult with the relevant authority on the type of license and business activities applicable to your business circumstances. For more information, you may visit licensing websites:
https://business.sa/eservices/ to access Saudi Business Center and start commercial registration process, or
https://misa.gov.sa/ to access the Ministry of Investment for Saudi Arabia (MISA).

As a Saudi National individual, how can open a seller account in KSA?

To conduct business in Saudi Arabia, a Saudi National seller requires either a Commercial Registration or a Freelancing Practitioner Certificate. The Freelancing Practitioner Certificate is only available to Saudi nationals.

Please note that you should consult with the relevant authority on the type of license and business activities applicable to your business circumstances. For more information on:
1) Issuance of Commercial Registration for Sole Proprietorship: you may access the website here, to register and learn more about the conditions and requirements, as well as the step-by-step guidelines of the e-service.
2) Freelancing Practitioner Certificate: you may access the website here, to learn more about the program and register.

What can I expect in the future?

According to Amazon Services Business Solutions Agreement, you shall abide with the applicable laws. From time to time, Amazon may conduct reviews to verify your information, request additional or updated information from you.