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
Location map
Nearby access: King Abdullah Port, Jeddah, Red Sea corridor
Open map searchIndustries 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
- Initial consultation and activity mapping
- Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
- Document submission and KYC review
- License issuance and facility agreement
- 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.