{"id":9715,"date":"2025-08-26T10:48:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T10:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarihlaw.com\/?p=9715"},"modified":"2025-08-26T10:48:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T10:48:29","slug":"%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1-%d9%86%d8%b8%d8%a7%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%ab%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ac%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%af-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%aa%d8%ad%d9%82%d9%8a%d9%82-%d8%a3%d9%87%d8%af","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sarihlaw.com\/en\/%d8%af%d9%88%d8%b1-%d9%86%d8%b8%d8%a7%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d8%ab%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%b1-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ac%d8%af%d9%8a%d8%af-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%aa%d8%ad%d9%82%d9%8a%d9%82-%d8%a3%d9%87%d8%af\/","title":{"rendered":"The Role of the New Investment System in Achieving the Goals of Vision 2030"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Introduction: Investment as a Strategic Tool for the Kingdom's Vision:<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Investment represents one of the core pillars of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, as the Kingdom seeks to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on oil by stimulating local and foreign investments in various sectors.<\/p>\n<p>Within this framework, has been issued <strong>The New Investment Law of 1446 AH (2024 AD)<\/strong> to constitute a major legislative turning point, aiming to regulate the investment environment, enhance competitiveness, and attract capital in line with the national objectives of the Vision.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Key Features of the New Investment Law 1446 AH:<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>The new law replaces the Foreign Investment Law and applies comprehensively to all types of investors, whether Saudi or foreign, based on the principle of equal opportunity and equality before the laws. Among its most prominent provisions are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Freedom of Investment and Ownership: <\/strong>The law permits 100% ownership of a project by a foreign investor in most sectors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fairness and Equality: <\/strong>Local and foreign investors are equal in terms of rights and obligations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transparency: <\/strong>The law obliges the competent authorities to disclose licensing procedures and requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Legal Guarantees: <\/strong>Expropriation is prohibited except for public benefit and with fair compensation, with the possibility of resorting to arbitration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This law has been drafted based on international best practices and in accordance with global investment agreements to which the Kingdom is a party.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How Does the Law Achieve the Objectives of Vision 2030?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The investment aspect of Vision 2030 is based on achieving a number of objectives, including increasing the percentage of foreign direct investment, increasing the private sector's contribution to GDP, stimulating employment, and expanding the non-oil economic base.<\/p>\n<p>It contributes <strong>The New Investment Law<\/strong> in achieving these objectives through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Facilitating Company Establishment: <\/strong>Reducing procedures, accelerating license issuance, and using electronic platforms such as \u201cInvest Easily\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stimulating Strategic Sectors: <\/strong>Granting privileges to investors in fields such as renewable energy, technology, industry, and logistics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supporting Innovation and Entrepreneurship: <\/strong>Allowing the use of intangible assets such as intellectual property as part of investment capital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to data from the General Authority for Statistics for the year 2024, the rate of foreign direct investment inflows increased by 17% compared to the previous year, reflecting the law's impact on improving the Kingdom's investment attractiveness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guarantees and Facilities Provided to Investors<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the most prominent features of the New Investment Law is providing a safe and stimulating legal environment, through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Freedom to transfer profits and returns outside the Kingdom<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The right to appeal before the competent authorities or the judiciary in case of dispute<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefiting from tax and customs incentives in certain regions and sectors<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The possibility of obtaining multiple activity permits within a single investment entity<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Executive Regulations also obligated the relevant government investment agencies not to obstruct the investor's procedures or discriminate against them without legal justification, which enhances the confidence of the local and international private sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion and Investor Guidance Manual<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Undoubtedly, <strong>The New Investment Law<\/strong> represents a qualitative leap in the regulatory environment within the Kingdom, and reflects the government's commitment to achieving the objectives of Vision 2030 by enabling investment and raising the level of competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p>With the growing investment opportunities in the Kingdom, it has become imperative for local and international investors to be familiar with the new regulatory provisions to avoid risks and maximize the benefits of incentives.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Practical Guide for New Investors<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Identify the target economic activity according to the Ministry of Investment's guide.<\/li>\n<li>Submit the license application through the \"Invest Easily\" platform.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the requirements for the commercial registration and the regulatory licenses.<\/li>\n<li>Follow up on the registration procedures, and start practicing the activity immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain your legal and financial records regularly to ensure compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Frequently Asked Questions <\/strong><strong>(FAQ)<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1- What is the scope of application of the new investment law?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The law includes all investors, Saudi and foreign, and applies to all sectors not explicitly exempted by the state.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2- Does the law allow 100% foreign ownership of a project?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, in most sectors, without the need for a local partner, in accordance with regulatory controls.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3- What are the authorities responsible for issuing licenses?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Ministry of Investment is the primary authority, in coordination with other sectoral authorities depending on the activity.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4- Can an investor appeal if their license is rejected?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, they have the right to appeal before the Ministry within 30 days. If their request is not decided upon, they have the right to appeal before the judiciary.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>5- What are the available incentives for investors?<\/strong><br \/>\nIncludes tax and financial incentives, and facilities in property ownership, depending on the activity and region.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0645\u0642\u062f\u0645\u0629: \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0633\u062a\u062b\u0645\u0627\u0631 \u0643\u0623\u062f\u0627\u0629 \u0627\u0633\u062a\u0631\u0627\u062a\u064a\u062c\u064a\u0629 \u0644\u0631\u0624\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0645\u0644\u0643\u0629: \u064a\u0645\u062b\u0651\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0633\u062a\u062b\u0645\u0627\u0631 \u0623\u062d\u062f \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u0627\u0648\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0633\u0627\u0633\u064a\u0629 \u0641\u064a \u0631\u0624\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0645\u0644\u0643\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0633\u0639\u0648\u062f\u064a\u0629 2030\u060c \u062d\u064a\u062b \u062a\u0633\u0639\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0645\u0644\u0643\u0629 \u0625\u0644\u0649 \u062a\u0646\u0648\u064a\u0639 \u0627\u0642\u062a\u0635\u0627\u062f\u0647\u0627 \u0648\u062a\u0642\u0644\u064a\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0639\u062a\u0645\u0627\u062f \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u0646\u0641\u0637\u060c \u0645\u0646 \u062e\u0644\u0627\u0644 \u062a\u062d\u0641\u064a\u0632 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0633\u062a\u062b\u0645\u0627\u0631\u0627\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u0644\u064a\u0629 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0623\u062c\u0646\u0628\u064a\u0629 \u0641\u064a \u0645\u062e\u062a\u0644\u0641 \u0627\u0644\u0642\u0637\u0627\u0639\u0627\u062a. \u0648\u0641\u064a \u0647\u0630\u0627 \u0627\u0644\u0625\u0637\u0627\u0631\u060c \u062a\u0645 \u0625\u0635\u062f\u0627\u0631 \u0646\u0638\u0627\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0633\u062a\u062b\u0645\u0627\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u062c\u062f\u064a\u062f \u0644\u0639\u0627\u0645 1446\u0647\u0640 (2024\u0645) \u0644\u064a\u0634\u0643\u0651\u0644 \u0646\u0642\u0637\u0629 \u062a\u062d\u0648\u0644 \u062a\u0634\u0631\u064a\u0639\u064a\u0629 \u0631\u0626\u064a\u0633\u064a\u0629\u060c \u062a\u0647\u062f\u0641 \u0625\u0644\u0649 \u062a\u0646\u0638\u064a\u0645 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9716,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[56],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9715","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarihlaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9715","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarihlaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarihlaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarihlaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarihlaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9715"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sarihlaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9715\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarihlaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9716"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarihlaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9715"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarihlaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9715"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarihlaw.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9715"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}