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KAEC SEZ company setup, license cost, visas, and benefits

Saudi Red Sea SEZ for advanced manufacturing, logistics, medtech, and global trade. KAEC SEZ is positioned on the Red Sea with access to King Abdullah Port and Jeddah. It targets advanced manufacturing, logistics, consumer goods, ICT, medtech, and supply chain businesses seeking Saudi market and global route access.

KAEC SEZ free zone business district

KAEC SEZ free zone overview

KAEC SEZ is positioned on the Red Sea with access to King Abdullah Port and Jeddah. It targets advanced manufacturing, logistics, consumer goods, ICT, medtech, and supply chain businesses seeking Saudi market and global route access.

Official authority details

AuthorityEconomic Cities and Special Zones Authority
CountrySaudi Arabia
LocationKing Abdullah Economic City, Makkah Province
Official websiteecza.gov.sa/en/special-economic-zones

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King Abdullah Economic City, Makkah Province

Nearby access: King Abdullah Port, Jeddah, Red Sea corridor

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Industries supported

  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Automotive
  • Medtech
  • ICT
  • Consumer goods

Business activities

  • Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Assembly
  • Regional logistics
  • Supply chain operations
  • ICT operations

License types

  • SEZ industrial
  • SEZ logistics
  • Commercial
  • Service

Visa eligibility

Depends on SEZ approval, manpower plan, and facility

Office solutions

Commercial offices and business facilities

Warehousing options

Industrial land, logistics facilities, and port-linked warehousing

Company setup process

  1. Initial consultation and activity mapping
  2. Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
  3. Document submission and KYC review
  4. License issuance and facility agreement
  5. Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations

Required documents

  • Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
  • Passport-size photo and contact details
  • Proposed trade name and business activity list
  • Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
  • Corporate documents for company shareholders
  • Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities

Setup timelines

4 to 12+ weeks depending on project is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.

Approximate pricing

Project-based; investor proposal required. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.

Advantages

  • Red Sea port access
  • Large industrial city
  • Saudi market access
  • Targeted incentives
  • Strong logistics positioning

Disadvantages

  • Project-based entry
  • Regulatory detail can be more complex
  • Not for desk-only low-cost setup

Nearby airports and ports

King Abdullah Port, Jeddah, Red Sea corridor

Contact information

For direct authority information, visit KAEC SEZ official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.

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Frequently asked questions

Most standard applications take a few working days to several weeks depending on the authority, activity approvals, documents, and facility type.

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