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As Saudi Arabia pushes forward with its Vision 2030, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) has rolled out a standardized FDI Survey to strengthen the investment environment and transparency of foreign capital flows. For businesses operating under foreign investment licenses in the Kingdom, completing this survey is now a key requirement. Learn more on Requirements for FDI Survey for the Ministry of Investment.
Why the FDI Survey Matters
The FDI Survey plays a crucial role in:
- Improving the quality of investment statistics
- Supporting international reporting standards (as advised by the IMF)
- Shaping future economic policies for the Kingdom
- Enhancing investor confidence in Saudi Arabia’s economic data
Participation is mandatory for entities with foreign direct investment activity.
Official Requirements for the FDI Survey
Below is the exact list of fields and formats required for submission, as provided by MISA:
1. Entity Information
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Field Name
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Format
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Entity Email
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Email
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Entity Phone Number
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Phone Number (with country code)
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2. Manager Information
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Field Name
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Format
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|---|---|
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Manager Email
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Email
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Manager Phone Number
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Phone Number (with country code)
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3. Delegate Information
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Field Name
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Format
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|---|---|
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Delegate Email
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Email
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Delegate Phone Number
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Phone Number (with country code)
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4. Company Profile
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Field Name
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Format
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|---|---|
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Scale
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Dropdown: Thousands/Millions
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Currency
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Dropdown: SAR
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Financial Data Type (Local Enterprise Group)
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Dropdown: Consolidated/Standalone
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5. Shareholder Equity
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Field Name
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Format
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|---|---|
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Paid-up Capital
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Numeric (in SAR)
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Additional Paid-up Capital
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Numeric (in SAR)
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Retained Earnings
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Numeric (in SAR)
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Profit (Loss) of the Quarter
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Numeric (in SAR)
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Dividend to be Distributed
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Numeric (in SAR)
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Head Office Account in Branch
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Numeric (in SAR)
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Others
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Numeric (in SAR)
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Minority Rights
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Numeric (in SAR)
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Total Shareholder Equity
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Auto-calculated
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6. Financial Transactions
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Field Name
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Format
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|---|---|
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Shareholder Details (Name, Type, Country, Percentage)
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Table: Multiple Entries
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Related Entities (if any)
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Table: Optional
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7. Attachments
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Field Name
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Format
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|---|---|
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Last Year Financial Statements
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PDF (Mandatory)
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Financial Statements Q1-Q4 (if any)
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PDF (Optional)
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Acknowledgement of Terms & Conditions
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Checkbox
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Tips for Smooth Submission
- Ensure PDFs are clear and properly labeled.
- Use official emails and valid international phone numbers.
- Double-check the currency and data type selections to avoid misreporting.
- Keep your last year’s audited financial statements ready.
Contact J K Management Consultancies for Expert Guidance
At J K Management Consultancies, we specialize in assisting businesses across Saudi Arabia in navigating regulatory processes like the FDI Survey. Learn more on Requirements for FDI Survey for the Ministry of Investment.
- Data collection and formatting assistance
- Reviewing financial documentation
- Ensuring compliance with MISA guidelines
- Submitting the survey on your behalf, error-free
