Accounting & Tax Services for Startups & Entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia

Our startup and entrepreneur services are designed for founders at the beginning of their journey in the Kingdom:

• Holders of a MISA Entrepreneurial License: Innovative startups that have secured this special license and need to maintain compliance to keep its benefits.
• Bootstrapped Startups: Small, self-funded teams focused on building their MVP (Minimum Viable Product) who need cost-effective financial management to conserve cash.
• Pre-Seed & Seed Stage Startups: Companies raising their first capital from local VCs (like SVC) or angel investors and needing to establish clean, professional financials.
• Solo Founders & Consultants: Individuals using an LLC to operate their business and needing to ensure they are fully compliant with all ZATCA and MISA rules from day one.

Even for a one-person company, professional financial oversight is critical from the start. It becomes non-negotiable when:

• You Receive Your MISA License & CR: You are legally required to maintain proper books of accounts from the moment your company is registered.
• You Issue Your First Invoice: You must immediately comply with ZATCA's e-invoicing (Fatoorah) mandate, which requires a compliant accounting system.
• You Hire Your First Employee: This triggers mandatory registration with GOSI (for social insurance) and Mudad (for wage protection), a complex process requiring local expertise.
• You Cross the VAT Threshold: Once your revenue exceeds SAR 375,000, you must register for VAT and begin filing quarterly returns.
• You Want to Raise Funding: Local investors will expect to see professionally prepared financial statements and full compliance with all government regulations.

For startups, accounting services must be affordable but uncompromising on compliance. Our packages are designed to provide maximum value and peace of mind.

• Basic Compliance Package (low volume): SAR 5,000 - SAR 9,000 per month. This covers essential ZATCA-compliant bookkeeping, VAT registration and filing, and preparation for your annual tax/Zakat return.
• Investor-Ready Package: SAR 9,000 - SAR 18,000 per month. This adds monthly management reports, cash flow forecasting, and preparation of a basic financial model for fundraising.

Startups in Saudi Arabia face severe compliance risks that can derail their journey before it even begins:

• ZATCA Penalties: Failure to comply with e-invoicing or VAT rules leads to immediate and substantial fines that can cripple a startup's limited runway.
• GOSI/Mudad Fines: Incorrectly managing employee registrations and payroll results in penalties from the Ministry of Human Resources.
• License Renewal Failure: MISA and the Ministry of Commerce can refuse to renew your licenses if you have outstanding compliance issues (e.g., unaudited financials), effectively shutting down your business.
• Inability to Raise Funds: Approaching investors with non-compliant books or pending government fines is the fastest way to be rejected for funding.

As a startup founder in Saudi Arabia, your focus must be entirely on product, customers, and growth. The time required to understand and implement the Kingdom's complex and ever-changing financial regulations is a distraction you cannot afford. DIY accounting is not just risky; it's virtually impossible.

Outsourcing your accounting to YourLegal is a strategic decision to de-risk your venture and buy back your time. We provide a professional, affordable finance function for your startup, powered by local experts who handle the complexities of ZATCA, GOSI, and Mudad on your behalf. Our monthly reports give you a clear view of your cash burn and financial position, enabling you to make smart decisions while ensuring your company is always compliant and investor-ready.