Beneficiary Group
companies/institutions
This service enables obtaining a license for the import, sale, or distribution of visual or auditory content through portable or physical means such as: CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. It is also possible to license or purchase rights and redistribute and sell them in facilities that offer arcade gaming services. This license also applies to all online stores that engage in this activity in the Kingdom. This service does not include cinematic films, videos, and television programs. Service Cost License for importing and distributing visual and auditory media content: 20,000 Riyals Retail license for visual and auditory media content: 2,000 Riyals For each additional sale or distribution point linked to the same commercial registry: 1,000 Riyals
License duration: 3 years
Access the electronic services portal (hyperlink). Select the service (Import and distribution of visual and audio media content). Complete the required information (fill in the necessary fields).
Having a valid commercial register. A contract proving the consent of the manufacturing company or its authorized agents in the region to distribute and import the product within Saudi Arabia. The commitment to immediately and unconditionally stop the distribution of media content upon the request of the authority. The commitment to print the license number on all supplied or produced media, and not to distribute these media except to those licensed for retail sale or distributors through licensed platforms; and if the licensee wishes to import and engage in retailing, they must submit a separate application to obtain this license. Having a national address.
Valid commercial registration. The media activity (description matching the activity) must be added to the commercial registration. National address. National ID for Saudis (valid) / passport or residence permit for non-Saudis.
companies/institutions
Immediately
20,000 SAR