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Saudi Arabia land transport license: Guide

There is a wide range of transportation and communication methods in Saudi Arabia. These encompass sea, air, and land transportation. It boasts one of the most sophisticated road networks in the Middle East.  Saudi Arabia maintains an extensive network of highways that connects the Gulf in the east, via the capital Riyadh, to the Red Sea in the west, and Jizan in the south, from the north on the Jordanian border.

The Transport General Authority (TGA) endeavors to enhance the quality of passenger and transportation services. It is increasing operational efficacy to ensure that the Kingdom's highest safety standards and requirements are met. TGA also strives to establish an investment environment that is conducive to the economic and social development objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. The objective of this Guide is to establish the fundamental prerequisites for land transport licenses in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia's Land Transport Activities

The Kingdom offers a variety of investment opportunities to foreign investors who are interested in providing land transport services and obtaining a transport license in the Kingdom.
  •  Activities related to public transportation by vehicles within cities, including school and tourist transportation.
  •  Taxi activities (Taxi brokerage and taxi delivery)
  • Leasing trucks, freight brokers, and goods transportation
  •  Activities related to car rental and rental brokers.
  • Activities related to freight brokers.

Saudi Arabia's Land Transport Activities

The Kingdom offers a variety of investment opportunities to foreign investors who are interested in providing land transport services and obtaining a transport license in the Kingdom.
  • Activities related to public transportation by vehicles within cities, including school and tourist transportation.
  • Taxi activities (Taxi brokerage and taxi delivery)
  • Leasing trucks, freight brokers, and goods transportation
  • Activities related to car rental and rental brokers.
  • Activities related to freight brokers.

Conditions for Land Transport License:

  • The company must have three subsidiaries in Saudi Arabia that operate the same transport activity.
  • The company must have operated the same activity in its native country for a minimum of 10 years.
  • According to the Ministry of Investment and the Transport General Authority, the minimum capital required for the supply, operation, and maintenance of transport vehicles is 10 million Saudi Riyals.
  • The organization is committed to adhering to all regulatory obligations, including the saudization rate for transport services in accordance with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development laws and any amendments.

Procedure for Licensing Land Transport Activities:

The Transport General Authority (TGA) online portal is used to obtain a land transport license in Saudi Arabia. The procedures vary depending on the specific type of activity to be performed. For instance, the process for vehicle rental is distinct from that for specialized transport or bus directing. The following stages are typically included in the procedures. Additional stages may be necessary depending on the specific activity.

Procedure for Licensing Land Transport Activities:

The Transport General Authority (TGA) online portal is used to obtain a land transport license in Saudi Arabia. The procedures vary depending on the specific type of activity to be performed. For instance, the process for vehicle rental is distinct from that for specialized transport or bus directing. The following stages are typically included in the procedures. Additional stages may be necessary depending on the specific activity.
  • The license application must be submitted through the Naql e-portal by the applicant.
  • The operating activity must be included in the commercial registration of the enterprise.
  • Ensure civil responsibility toward others by obtaining a legitimate certificate from GOSI.
  • The enterprise is required to obtain a valid clearance certificate from ZATCA.
  • In order to conduct the activity, the enterprise must possess the minimum number of vehicles.
  • Conducting routine technical inspections on all freight and transport vehicles.
  • Connecting to the electronic platform of the Transport General Authority or any other platform designated by the Authority.
 

Operation Card: 

The transport vehicle was authorized to operate under the activity licenses by a document issued by the TGA. An Operation Card must be issued by the enterprise for each conveyance vehicle.

The operational life of buses must be less than ten years from the year of manufacture, and they must be new and have not been previously registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or outside of it.

Term of Operation Card: 1 year 

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CIG: Your dependable partner for the establishment of a company in Saudi Arabia

Foreign investors and enterprises are presented with numerous opportunities as the Saudi Arabian transport sector expands. Investigate this dynamic market and establish a transportation company in Saudi Arabia. CIG is the optimal option for professional support and guidance.