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Estrdad Initiative (government fee refund for startups)

A Monsha'at scheme that pays back many of the government fees new companies incur during their first three years, easing early cash burn for startups.

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Checked against the operator's own pages on 11 October 2026. Dates change. Always confirm on the programme's own site before you apply.

[ Key terms ]

Funding: Refund of eligible government fees (first 3 years)
Equity: No equity taken
Duration: First 3 years of activity; payouts until end of 2028
Format: Remote · Multiple cities

[ What you get ]

Refund of eligible government fees paid in the first three years (e.g. CR issuance/renewal, chamber membership, municipal and activity licences, trademark and patent registration, and 80% of expat worker levies up to a worker cap). Total envelope SAR 1.5 billion (second edition).

[ Who it's for ]

Enterprise no older than 3 years since start of commercial activity, with activity start on or after 1 Jan 2024; valid Enterprise Size Certificate and commercial registration.

Run by: General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha'at)
Stages: Idea · Pre-seed · Seed
Sectors: Sector-agnostic

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