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An Official website of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Electronic Service Level Agreement

1. Introduction

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is committed to continuously improving the quality of services provided to investors by ensuring satisfaction across the ecosystem. This is achieved by offering services through the Ministry’s online portal and digital platforms. It should be noted that the service processing time does not include the period required for completing missing information if the user has not provided all required details. Additionally, any processing time involving third parties, such as other governmental entities, is not included in the estimated service time when necessary. Beneficiaries of the Ministry's services must comply with the requirements of each service, as detailed in the service description pages. All digital services will be progressively added to this list. For more information on available electronic services, please visit the Ministry's e-Services Guide via the following link:

View E-Services

2. Support, Communication Channels, and Participation

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources is committed to interacting and responding to all inquiries received from beneficiaries on the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources' website. The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources also provides assistance and support tailored to the needs of beneficiaries and website visitors, by providing readable content, detailed information, and links to various forms of assistance, such as:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Regulations, Laws, and GuidesContact The Ministry

The portal includes a Contact The Ministry page, allowing beneficiaries to submit inquiries, complaints, and suggestions around the clock, seven days a week. Users can submit requests via the page, check the status of previous requests, contact customer service via email, or call the support team. Additionally, beneficiaries can access the Ministry’s Partner Communication Account through Platform X and other social media channels. Support and assistance are also available at the Ministry’s branches.

3. Privacy and Information Confidentiality

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources prioritizes the confidentiality and privacy of user information, considering privacy policies and data confidentiality among the key terms of using the Ministry’s electronic services portal.

4. Service Response Time and Availability

#Service providedResponse TimeService completion timeAvailability (Days/Week)
1Complaints4 hours72 hours24/7
2Industrial License Issuance4 hoursImmediate24/7
3Industrial License Modification (Establishment Phase)4 hours48 hours24/7
4Industrial License Renewal (Establishment Phase)4 hours48 hours24/7
5Ownership Transfer4 hours24 hours24/7
6Industrial License Cancellation4 hours24 hours24/7
7Workforce Endorsement4 hours48 hours24/7
8Upgrade Industrial License to Construction Phase4 hours48 hours24/7
9Industrial License Modification (Construction Phase)4 hours48 hours24/7
10Industrial License Renewal (Construction Phase)4 hours48 hours24/7
11Upgrade Industrial License to Production Phase4 hours48 hours24/7
12Industrial License Modification (Production Phase)4 hours48 hours24/7
13Industrial License Renewal (Production Phase)4 hours48 hours24/7
14Customs Exemption for Raw Materials4 hours48 hours24/7
15Customs Exemption for Equipment & Spare Parts4 hours48 hours24/7
16Additional Customs Exemption for Raw Materials4 hours48 hours24/7
17Import Permit for Restricted Chemicals4 hours1 business day24/7
18Export Clearance for Unrestricted Chemicals4 hours1 business day24/7
19Industrial Competitiveness Program Enrolment4 hours10 business days24/7
20Adding a Customs Tariff Item to the Local Industry Capabilities List4 hours55 business days24/7
21Removing a Customs Tariff Item from the Local Industry Capabilities List4 hours55 business days24/7

5. Proposal Handling Mechanism

A proposal is defined as any innovative idea or initiative aimed at enhancing the services or products offered by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. The idea or initiative must have a positive impact and provide added value. Submitted proposals are reviewed and referred to service owners for evaluation. However, submission of a proposal does not imply its acceptance or implementation by the Ministry or its affiliated entities; instead, its feasibility and applicability are assessed.The Ministry retains the intellectual rights to manage received proposals, including recording, modifying, transforming, or implementing them in accordance with its strategies, digital transformation goals, and regulatory requirements set by governing bodies such as the Digital Government Authority, National Cybersecurity Authority, National Data Management Office, and others.

Last Modified Date: 2024/12/15 - 01:30 PM | Saudi Arabia Time

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