Guidance

Exporting to Saudi Arabia

A guide for British businesses who are interested in developing their overseas trade and doing business in Saudi Arabia.

• From: Department for International Trade
• Published: 8 May 2015
• Last updated: 15 February 2016 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on 31 January 2020

Department for International Trade withdrew this publication because it was out of date.

See current information to:

• explore opportunities for exporting to Saudi Arabia in our country guide on great.gov.uk
• find out how UK organisations can manage risk when doing business in Saudi Arabia

Documents

Doing business in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia trade and export guide

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A detailed guide on doing business in and with Saudi Arabia. The guide contains information on:

• challenges of doing business in Saudi Arabia
• growth potential of the market
• trade between the UK and Saudi Arabia
• opportunities in Saudi Arabia
• start-up and market entry considerations
• legal considerations
• tax and customs considerations
• entry requirements
• who to contact for more help

Published 8 May 2015
Last updated 15 February 2016 + show all updates

1. 15 February 2016

   Amendment to Challenges section.

2. 14 September 2015

   Addition of section on Education in Opportunities section.

3. 11 May 2015

   2015 export guide update.

4. 8 May 2015

   First published.