Setup & launch
Freelance document or commercial register for your online store?
The difference between the freelance document and a commercial register for a Saudi online store, and when each fits.
Should you start with a freelance document or a commercial register? Sources disagree; practically, the freelance document suits a small solo start, and the commercial register becomes necessary as you grow — staff, supplier contracts, VAT registration or licensed products.
Foreign investors generally need an investment licence first. Whichever you hold, your store must display the merchant's details clearly. This is general guidance, not legal advice — check the official portals.
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