King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

KAEC is a mega-project economic zone spread over 173 km² north of Jeddah. Launched in 2005, it includes industrial, residential, and port zones aimed at diversifying Saudi Arabia's economy as part of Vision 2030.

Quick Overview

Setup Cost Range
SAR 20,000 - SAR 100,000
Minimum Share Capital
SAR 500,000 for LLC
Visa Quotas
Based on investment size and job creation
Regulatory Authority
Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority

Key Benefits

Industrial Valley
King Abdullah Port
Residential Districts
Educational Institutions
Logistics Hub
Tax Incentives

Industry Focus

Manufacturing
Logistics
Automotive
Petrochemicals
Food Processing
Technology

Allowed Company Types

Limited Liability Company
Joint Stock Company
Branch Office
Regional Headquarters

Licensing Process

Application submission, Document review, License approval, Commercial registration within 10-15 working days

Legal Framework

Saudi Arabian Commercial Law with KAEC regulations

Contact Information

King Abdullah Economic City, North of Jeddah

Leadership

CEO/Key Spokesperson
Fahd Al-Rasheed - Group CEO and Managing Director

Strategic Location

90 minutes to King Abdulaziz International Airport
Adjacent to King Abdullah Port