Your Gateway to Saudi Arabia's Thriving Market
By a trusted local Saudi partner, comprehensive business setup and compliance services tailored for international firms.
SASL by Esnad is a business-setup and compliance service built for international firms entering Saudi Arabia, backed by Esnad's deep regulatory and legal expertise, helping you enter and operate confidently in the Saudi market.
The Numbers Speak
Businesses Launched
MISA Licenses Facilitated
Compliance Reviews
Companies Founded
Employees Onboarded
Industries Served
Contracts Drafted
Week Licensing Timeline
Countries of Origin Served
Regulatory Sign-Off Rate
Why Choose SASL
We offer practical business-setup solutions for international firms entering Saudi Arabia, helping ensure compliance, reduce risk, and move with confidence.
Saudi-Based Expertise
A team on the ground with real regulatory fluency, not remote advice from abroad.
International Business Mindset
We speak the language of global firms while navigating local requirements on your behalf.
End-to-End Support
Licensing, compliance, legal, and HR, one partner across your entire market-entry journey.
Regulatory Compliance
We keep you ahead of Zakat, VAT, GOSI, and labor-law obligations, not scrambling after the fact.
Our Services
News & Insights
Our Team
A multidisciplinary team of Saudi legal and regulatory specialists, combining local expertise with international standards to support your business at every stage.
Assem Alttamimi
Managing Partner
Assem Alttamimi is the Managing Partner at Esnad Law Firm & Legal Consultancy, overseeing SASL's strategic direction. He brings extensive expertise in legislation, governance, capital markets, and compliance, having previously served as Director of Regulatory Advisory at the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services and at the Capital Market Authority (CMA), where he helped shape national regulatory frameworks and represented Saudi Arabia in international negotiations. He holds an MBA with Honors from Prince Sultan University and a Bachelor of Law with First-Class Honors from King Saud University, and is certified in Capital Market Examination (CME-1) and Compliance, AML & CTF (CME-2).
Areas of Expertise
- Legislation & Public Policy
- Governance & Compliance
- Capital Markets & Corporate Governance
- Legal Due Diligence
- Commercial & Corporate Law
- International Negotiation & Representation
Yazeed Al-Qumaian
Head of Corporate Practice
Yazeed Al-Qumaian is a legal researcher and consultant specializing in commercial transactions, company formation, corporate governance, and compliance. He has contributed to the establishment of more than 25 local and foreign companies and supported over 65 commercial, civil, and financial disputes, alongside governance projects for organizations including the Riyadh Region Municipality and the Higher Commission for Industrial Security. He holds a Bachelor of Law from Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University and is certified by ICCGO in Corporate Governance and in Capital Market Examination (CME-1).
Areas of Expertise
- Local & Foreign Company Formation
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Organizational Structures, Policies & Procedures
- Commercial & Administrative Contracts
- Internal Regulations & Corporate Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance & Government Relations
Salman Bin Saud
Legal Consultant
Salman Bin Saud is a lawyer and legal consultant combining regulatory and litigation experience with an advanced academic background in comparative and commercial law. He began his career at the General Authority for Competition, representing Saudi Arabia on the committee drafting the GCC Unified Competition Law, before moving into private practice advising on contracts, governance, and legal due diligence. His litigation experience includes cases involving claims exceeding SAR 700 million. He holds an LL.M. from the University of Southern California (USC).
Areas of Expertise
- Litigation & Court Representation
- Corporate Legal Advisory
- Drafting Contracts, Regulations & Policies
- Corporate Governance, Compliance & Legal Due Diligence
- Competition Law, Investigations & Enforcement
- Legal Research & Regulatory Guidelines
Sarah Al-Hammad
Legal Specialist
Sarah Al-Hammad is a Legal Specialist with extensive experience in legal advisory, drafting and reviewing contracts, and developing policies, regulations, and corporate governance frameworks for public and private sector organizations. She has delivered legal and regulatory projects for organizations including the Higher Commission for Industrial Security, the Council of Health Insurance, and the Riyadh Region Municipality, with additional experience in company formation and corporate restructuring. She holds a Bachelor of Law from King Faisal University and is a Certified Governance Specialist and PMP®.
Areas of Expertise
- Legal Advisory Services
- Drafting & Reviewing Contracts and Agreements
- Policies, Regulations & Procedural Manuals
- Corporate Governance & Regulatory Compliance
- Company Formation & Corporate Restructuring
- Dispute Resolution & Legal Memoranda
What You Need to Know
Not necessarily, many activities now allow 100% foreign ownership under Saudi Arabia's investment reforms. We'll help you navigate the specific requirements for your sector.
It typically takes 4-6 weeks, depending on your business structure and activity category, once a complete application is submitted.
Yes, our HR team specializes in local and expat recruitment, and manages onboarding through the Qiwa and Mudad platforms.
We handle tax filings, GOSI submissions, VAT and Zakat obligations, and other recurring regulatory needs, so nothing gets missed after your business is set up.
Costs vary by entity type, activity, and license category. After your free initial consultation, we provide a clear, itemized quote before any work begins.
We support businesses across professional services, industrial, technology, and trading sectors, if you're unsure whether we cover your industry, ask us directly.
Ready to move forward with confidence?
Talk to the SASL team to scope your business-setup needs and receive a clear, practical plan of action.