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How is a manager appointed in the commercial register of sole proprietorships?

A request to appoint a manager for the commercial registry for sole proprietorships is submitted online via the service link: cr.sa or through the ministry's branches and business centers.

How is the ownership of the commercial register transferred to sole proprietorships?

The ownership of the commercial register of sole proprietorships is transferred electronically by entering via the service link: cr.sa or through the ministry's branches and business centers.

What is the mechanism for issuing the commercial registration in the reserved name?

Through the service of issuing the commercial registration through the electronic services or the ministry's branches and business centers.

How is the online store documented?

The merchant can issue the electronic commercial registration through the link: e.mc.gov.sa

The practitioner can issue a self-employment document (for the practitioner) through the self-employment platform of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development through the link: freelance.sa/ecommerce

When the electronic commercial register or self-employment document is issued, a (QR Code) is issued to be added to your online store and shared with customers, and the store will be documented.”

What is the method for deleting the commercial registration of a branch of a company (joint stock - limited liability - joint liability company)?

Fulfilling obligations with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority.

- The partners’ decision to cancel the company’s branch, certified by the Chamber of Commerce, or a letter from the company’s manager in the event that he has the authority to delete it, as stipulated in the articles of association or the company’s memorandum of association.

- There shall be no labor on the commercial register.

- The registry does not hold a license, and if it exists, the license is canceled first and proof of that is brought, or the undertaking is signed in the event that the license is not obtained.

There should not be a municipal license based on the commercial register.

* After completing the observations, the commercial register is written off through the Ministry's branches and business centers.

When trying to issue a sub-registry for a Saudi institution, a message (Localization) appears... What is the procedure?

The note on localization and correcting the status of the facility must be fulfilled.

Is it possible to practice more than one commercial activity on one commercial registry?

Yes, it is possible to practice more than one commercial activity in one commercial registry.

Is it possible to appoint a foreign manager on the commercial registry of the organization?

It is not possible to appoint a foreign director on the commercial register of the corporation.

How can the online store link be added to the commercial register?

Through the service of amending the commercial register through electronic services or branches of the ministry and business centers.

Is it possible to start an e-commerce activity without issuing a commercial registration?

Yes, by issuing a self-employment document from the self-employment platform of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.

What are the powers of the director of the institution and how are they determined?

Powers are determined by a legitimate agency or delegation by the owner of the organization.

Is it possible to delete the note “This activity requires obtaining a license from ..?”

This note does not appear in the commercial register.

A license has been issued for the activity How do I link the license to the registry?

The license is not required to be linked to the commercial register (the commercial registration number is noted in the license).

Is it possible to import for the purpose of trade?

It is possible to import by selecting wholesale activities for the activity to be practiced and after completing the legal procedures of other parties.

How long is the commercial registration issuance period?

From one year to five years, and it is possible to renew the time period after that.

Is the electronic commercial register for individuals required to issue a certain age?

From the age of 18 years and over.

Is it necessary to write off the commercial registration and issue a new one in case of moving from one region to another?

It is possible to transfer the commercial registration from one city to another, and this does not require the issuance of a new record and the cancellation of the previous one, and only the modification fees are calculated.

What are the procedures for transferring the commercial registration from one city to another?

For institutions:

Amending the national address through the commercial registry amendment service.

For companies:

Amending the main position in the Memorandum of Association.

Amending the national address through the commercial registry amendment service.

Can I issue a subsidiary commercial register without subscribing to the Chamber of Commerce, as I do not wish to participate and will be content with subscribing to the main register?

Subscription is mandatory for the main register, and the subscriptions do not multiply according to the number of branches for the same activity and in the same administrative region, unless the trade name is different.

Is it required to issue a sub-registry to practice the activity in another place, or is it sufficient for one record if the activity to be practiced in the branch is identical to the activity of the main register?

It is not required

Last Modified 09 Mar 2019

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