Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued and renewed more than 274,000 business licenses during the first half of 2026, reflecting the vitality of economic activity and continued business growth in various cities and governorates across the Kingdom.
Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Rasasma, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, explained that the licenses included the issuance of more than 97,000 new commercial licenses, and the renewal of more than 177,000 licenses—an indicator of the continuity of commercial activities, the strengthening of the business environment, and the empowerment of commercial establishments to continue their operations through streamlined digital procedures.
He noted that the services provided during the same period included the processing of more than 91,000 amendments to commercial licenses, more than 43,000 transactions to add commercial activities, and more than 39,000 transactions to transfer license ownership, as part of the diverse services provided by the Ministry to meet the needs of the business sector.
He emphasized that these results stem from the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to develop the municipal licensing system, streamline procedures, and enhance the efficiency of digital services—with the aim of accelerating the completion of transactions and improving the experience for investors and business owners. He noted that the “Baladi” platform is one of the most prominent digital tools supporting the municipal sector and contributing to the delivery of integrated services to beneficiaries.
Al-Rasasma noted that the continuous growth in the number of commercial licenses reflects the attractiveness of the investment environment in Saudi cities, as well as the effectiveness of the initiatives implemented by the Ministry to empower the private sector, stimulate commercial activities, and promote sustainable economic development, ultimately achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. He called on business owners to take advantage of the e-services provided by the “Baladi” platform to ensure the continuity of their commercial activities and to access services with ease and convenience.
