Basic Chemicals

By accessing Daleel, you can find all the information you need about NIDLP sectors, value propositions, enablers and market data. Daleel platform will also guide you to connect with NIDLP success partners and executing entities who can support your investment. Moreover, you can explore all investment opportunities related to NIDLP sectors through InvestSaudi.

By connecting with NIDLP executing entities such as the Ministry of Investment (MISA), the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF), you can meet and discuss the investment opportunity you are seeking. Moreover, you can use all available information and data through Daleel platform to further develop Prefeasibility studies assessments.

If needed, a memorandum of understanding (MOU), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or any alternative agreement can be executed with the subject entity/entities (e.g. NIDLP or other government entities) to set a collaboration framework and exchange data and information.

While preparing your feasibility study, you can also apply, and negotiate where applicable, all the support packages and enablers provided through NIDLP executing entities. The feasibility study shall also include an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in addition to financial analysis of the project, with details around expected revenues, OPEX, CAPEX, EBITDA margin, cost of capital and expected returns.

As an investor, you are required to apply for a commercial registration from the Ministry of Commerce to practice commercial activities.

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You need to apply for an industrial license for establishment status from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources through the “”Senaei”” platform.

For Chemical industries, if you shall require Gas or fossil fuel as a feedstock, you must apply for fuel allotment from the Ministry of Energy.

There are different ways to secure land:

You can utilize the financial enablers to apply for a loan, for example the financing programs provided through the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) or the programs provided through Monshaat Authority for small and medium enterprises. A commercial loan can also be an alternative or a supplement.

Before construction works, you should apply for an environmental permit for construction. At this point, you would have already an endorsed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to identify expected environmental impacts and determine the environmental requirements during construction phase. The fees and time required to obtain the permit will depend on EIA categorization.

After signing a contract to obtain land, you can apply for a construction license through the relevant entity, such as MODON, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) or the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA).

You need to apply for upgrading the industrial license from establishment status to construction status from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources through the “”Senaei”” portal.

After completing construction, you can apply for a safety certificate through Salamah service, provided by the General Directorate of Civil Defense.

You can obtain an Environmental Permit for Operations after all environmental requirements are met and construction works are complete.

You can apply for Operational License through the relevant entity, such as MODON, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) or the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA). Or, if your facility is not located within an industrial city, you can apply for the Operational License through the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs.

You need to apply for upgrading the industrial license from construction status to production status from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources through the “”Senaei”” portal.

At this point and after acquiring all required approvals, licenses and permits, you may begin to operate your facility.

If any problems or issues arise, you can reach out to the relevant entities for support. For example,industrial land providers (e.g. MODON or RCJY) also offer additional services to investors such as employee visa application support, access to healthcare facilities and R&D laboratory services.

Moreover, the National Industrial Development Center (NIDC) provides technical support before and after project completion. NIDC also analyze economic indicators, project profitability and facilitate communication with relevant authorities in the event of obstacles.

In case your industrial project is targeting exportation, below are the steps related to export mechanism and procedures:

By accessing Daleel, you can find all the information you need about NIDLP sectors, value propositions, enablers and market data. Daleel platform will also guide you to connect with NIDLP success partners and executing entities who can support your investment. Moreover, you can explore all investment opportunities related to NIDLP sectors through InvestSaudi.

By connecting with NIDLP executing entities such as the Ministry of Investment (MISA), the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) and the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF), you can meet and discuss the investment opportunity you are seeking. Moreover, you can use all available information and data through Daleel platform to further develop Prefeasibility studies assessments.

If needed, a memorandum of understanding (MOU), Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or any alternative agreement can be executed with the subject entity/entities (e.g. NIDLP or other government entities) to set a collaboration framework and exchange data and information.

While preparing your feasibility study, you can also apply, and negotiate where applicable, all the support packages and enablers provided through NIDLP executing entities. The feasibility study shall also include an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in addition to financial analysis of the project, with details around expected revenues, OPEX, CAPEX, EBITDA margin, cost of capital and expected returns.

To invest as a non-Saudi Citizen, you must apply and obtain a foreign investment license from the Ministry of Investment (MISA).

Foreign Investment License from Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority
If your investment application relates to the Economic Cities and Special Zone Authority (ECZA), you will need to apply for an investment license from ECZA directly.

As an investor, you are required to apply for a commercial registration from the Ministry of Commerce to practice commercial activities.

immediate.

You need to apply for an industrial license for establishment status from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources through the “”Senaei”” platform.

For Chemical industries, if you shall require Gas or fossil fuel as a feedstock, you must apply for fuel allotment from the Ministry of Energy.

There are different ways to secure land:

You can utilize the financial enablers to apply for a loan, for example the financing programs provided through the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) or the programs provided through Monshaat Authority for small and medium enterprises. A commercial loan can also be an alternative or a supplement.

Before construction works, you should apply for an environmental permit for construction. At this point, you would have already an endorsed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to identify expected environmental impacts and determine the environmental requirements during construction phase. The fees and time required to obtain the permit will depend on EIA categorization.

After signing a contract to obtain land, you can apply for a construction license through the relevant entity, such as MODON, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) or the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA).

You need to apply for upgrading the industrial license from establishment status to construction status from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources through the “”Senaei”” portal.

After completing construction, you can apply for a safety certificate through Salamah service, provided by the General Directorate of Civil Defense.

You can obtain an Environmental Permit for Operations after all environmental requirements are met and construction works are complete.

You can apply for Operational License through the relevant entity, such as MODON, the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) or the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA). Or, if your facility is not located within an industrial city, you can apply for the Operational License through the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs.

You need to apply for upgrading the industrial license from construction status to production status from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources through the “”Senaei”” portal.

At this point and after acquiring all required approvals, licenses and permits, you may begin to operate your facility.

If any problems or issues arise, you can reach out to the relevant entities for support. For example,industrial land providers (e.g. MODON or RCJY) also offer additional services to investors such as employee visa application support, access to healthcare facilities and R&D laboratory services.

Moreover, the National Industrial Development Center (NIDC) provides technical support before and after project completion. NIDC also analyze economic indicators, project profitability and facilitate communication with relevant authorities in the event of obstacles.

In case your industrial project is targeting exportation, below are the steps related to export mechanism and procedures: