Saudi Business Center (SBC): Complete Guide to Its Services (2026)
What the Saudi Business Center is, its core services from company formation to online store verification, and how it serves business owners in Saudi Arabia.
If you're planning to register a company or launch an online store in Saudi Arabia, you'll run into the Saudi Business Center (SBC) at nearly every step. This guide explains what SBC is, its key services, and how to use it whether you're starting from scratch or growing an existing business.
What Is the Saudi Business Center?
The Saudi Business Center is a government initiative established by Council of Ministers Resolution No. 456, dated 11 Sha'ban 1440H, to simplify and automate the process of starting, operating, and closing a business in the Kingdom. It serves as the unified umbrella bringing together more than 1,200 business-related government services on a single platform: the Business Platform (business.sa).
Core Services
- Company registration and issuing commercial registrations (sole proprietorship, LLC, joint-stock company)
- Issuing and renewing commercial licenses
- Online store verification and inquiry status
- Managing and certifying founding documents and contracts
- Sector data and studies to support investor decisions
- Business closure and liquidation services
How to Access SBC Services
Online through the Business Platform at business.sa, or in person at one of 16 branches across the Kingdom. Most services are now fully digital and don't require an in-person visit.
Why This Matters If You Run an Online Store
Since 2023, official verification of online stores has moved to the Business Platform under the Saudi Business Center, rather than relying on Maroof alone. That means registering your business, issuing your commercial registration or freelance document, and verifying your online store now all happen through a single gateway.
Practical Steps to Start Your Business via SBC
- Create an account on business.sa
- Choose your business activity and the right company structure
- Issue your commercial registration or freelance document
- Verify your online store if you sell over the internet
- Launch your website or store with full credibility in front of customers