Ras Al-Khair SEZ free zone overview
Ras Al-Khair SEZ is targeted at shipbuilding, offshore rig platforms, marine services, and metals-linked industrial opportunities. It suits investors connected to Saudi Arabia's maritime, mining, and energy value chains.
Official authority details
Location map
Nearby access: Arabian Gulf ports, mining and energy corridors, Jubail region
Open map searchIndustries supported
- Shipbuilding
- Marine industries
- Offshore services
- Metals
- Industrial services
- Energy support
Business activities
- Ship repair
- Marine services
- Rig support
- Metals processing
- Industrial fabrication
- Logistics
License types
- SEZ industrial
- Marine services
- Logistics
Visa eligibility
Depends on approved project and manpower plan
Office solutions
Industrial project offices and administrative units
Warehousing options
Industrial land, marine yards, and specialized facilities
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
6 to 16+ 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
- Marine and industrial specialization
- Strategic Gulf coast location
- Saudi energy and mining ecosystem
- Large project facilities
- Government SEZ framework
Disadvantages
- Highly specialized
- Not suitable for general consultants
- Longer project approval timelines
Nearby airports and ports
Arabian Gulf ports, mining and energy corridors, Jubail region
Contact information
For direct authority information, visit Ras Al-Khair SEZ official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.