Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment has released new guidelines for non-resident foreign companies seeking to own property in the kingdom without conducting economic activities, as part of the 2026 Investor Guide.

Under the updated regulations, foreign companies must submit a commercial registration certificate from their home country and the company’s articles of incorporation, both translated by an accredited office and authenticated by the Saudi Embassy.

Applicants are also required to provide an authorisation document appointing a company representative, similarly translated and certified, the Saudi Gazette said in a report.

The ministry said companies must designate a natural person as an authorised representative through a certified power of attorney to complete registration procedures.

Non-resident companies without Saudi-recognised identification must obtain a digital identity through Saudi diplomatic missions abroad.

For annual registration updates, companies must confirm that there have been no changes to their ownership structure or management since initial registration.

The service is available through the ministry’s electronic portal.

The Investor Guide 2026 introduces a dedicated chapter, “Registration of Non-Saudi Companies for Property Ownership Purposes,” reflecting Saudi Arabia’s effort to regulate foreign real estate investment and align procedures with the new Investment Law.

The guide details procedures for property acquisition, appointment of authorised representatives, obligations regarding property management and disposal, bank account openings, and updating company and representative information with relevant authorities.

According to the ministry, this addition represents one of the most significant updates in the 2026 guide, as foreign company property ownership had not previously been addressed in such detail.