A new form of business is in full swing with the e-business Saudi that many companies have joined.Also,aconsiderable growth is expected in the country in 5 years from now thanks to various factors. Therefore, it is the ideal time to create or develop your digital commerce company.
In this article, you will find detailed information about this type of business in this country. In addition, you will be able to know what the advantages it offers are and what you need to easily enter the world of business in Saudi Arabia. Let us see:
1. What is e-business in Saudi Arabia?
2. Scope of e-business in Saudi Arabia
3. Requirements for starting an e-business in Saudi Arabia
4. Benefits of e-business in Saudi Arabia
5. How do we help people set up an e-business?
1. What is e-business in Saudi Arabia?
The e-business Saudi is one in which commercial transactions are carried out through the Internet.This process includesthe buying and selling of goods and services through electronic transactions. In addition, many of these businesses offer customer support through their online platforms.
Additionally, electronic commerce uses digital information and technological communication methods to streamline processes. This includes all phases, that is, from the start to the final implementation. Likewise, this form of business includes the following processes:
- Online order processing.
- Customer relationship management.
- Supply chain management, among others.
This type of business in Saudi Arabia is continuously growing due to the advantages it provides to business owners.
1.1 How does e-business Saudi work?
In general, this type of business sells products over the Internet. In addition, it allows you to have a wider range of clients because you do not have physical limitations to develop these activities. There are 4 types of businesses of this type that show the different relationships between consumers and businesses.
Commonly, when a person thinks of this type of business, it is limited to the B2C or business-to-customer relationship. However, there are 4 relationships, which are the following:
- B2C e-commerce. In this case, the business sells the product to the customer directly over the internet.
- B2B e-commerce. the exchange is made between 2 businesses, that is, a company sells products or services to another company.
- C2B e-commerce. Here a person makes the sale of the product to a business. An example of them is freelancers who offer services to a company.
- C2C e-commerce. In this case, one person sells the service or product to another person. Digital stores like eBay offer this type of exchange.
Thus, this type of business in Saudi Arabia is not just limited to trade between a person and a company.
2. Scope of e-business in Saudi Arabia
E-business Saudi is expected to experience growth of approximately 13% for the period 2022-2027. This is due to the increase in the number of companies of this type entering the country. These providers have entered the Saudi domestic market due to increased demand for online sales.
Thanks to the development of this market, users can buy goods and services from the comfort of their homes. In addition, some factors that also drive this growth are the following:
- Use of smartphones.
- Increased internet penetration.
- Increased use of social networks.
For these and other reasons, in 2021 the government recorded 575 foreign investment projects. In addition, the government is creating various projects that contribute to increasing e-business Saudi. In this way, at the end of 2021, the Electronic Commerce Council began working on legislation for this type of commerce.
Thus, with this step, it seeks to promote the electronic structure for commerce and provide better services to small and medium-sized industries. In addition, those involved in these processes are working to expand the business of renowned companies.
3. Requirements for starting an e-business in Saudi Arabia
Those who want to establish a Saudi electronic business must meet the requirements for that purpose. The said requirements are the following:
- An investor who wants a 100% foreign-owned company needs to obtain an investor license from MISA. This way you will not need a local partner and you will be able to establish your business in any part of the country.
- You must also obtain a Commercial Registration Certificate (CR). This must be done at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Also, you must register with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- You must make the appointment of a general manager.
- You will need to look for office space through a lease.
- Once constituted, the company must be registered with the Ministry of Labor, the General Organization of Social Security, and the tax authority.
In addition to each of these aspects, you should consider the following aspects when establishing your Saudi business center:
- You must post contact details and all information concerning the business and online stores.
- Also, you need to make sure that you protect your customer data from third-party access.
- If the platform has been hacked, the e-business Saudi must report it within 3 days to the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
- All the advertising you send to your clients must have a way to request the suspension of the same.
- Furthermore, it may only retain consumer details for the period of the electronic transaction.
- Online stores in Saudi Arabia must include a return and checkout policy.
- If an electronic business does not comply with the regulations, it will receive a suspension or a fine of up to SAR 1,0000,000.
Therefore, those who wish to establish this type of business must take into account all laws and regulations.
4. Benefits of e-business in Saudi Arabia
E-business Saudioffers great advantages for companies and individuals. Thus, for this multitude of reasons, many people choose to create this type of business. The growth that the world has experienced in this sense has made the digital business well-regarded in the country.
4.1 Faster purchases
Another advantage of e-business Saudi is that it allows customers to make purchases faster since they can easily browse the products. In addition, they will be able to find items that perhaps they cannot get in the area where they live. Likewise, they can obtain information on the existing options and make a fast request and a similar answer.
In this sense, they only have to search for the product, know the characteristics of each one, select their favorite, and buy. Additionally, with home delivery, the customer will have the satisfaction of receiving what they wanted without leaving home.
4.2 Cost reduction
E-commerce allows companies that work with it to save the cost involved with the physical store. This also allows you to get a better return on investment than in the previous case. For example, as a seller, you can reduce your maintenance, rent, and repair costs, among others.
This benefit is a must for small-scale sellers who do not have a lot of capital.
4.3 Flexibility for purchases
Another advantage of e-business Saudi is that businesses can offer flexibility to their customers. Products from these stores are available all day, every day. Therefore, this allows service providers to offer their products at any place or time.
In this way, customers are more comfortable and often return to make other purchases. Also, if the business delivers good results, good reviews attract more customers.
4.4 Less advertising and marketing costs
The companies that work with electronic commerce do not have to make large investments to promote their articles. This is because there are cheap and fast ways to advertise services and products online. For example, you can use videos, quality images, infographics, and other digital media.
4.5 List of products
Product lists allow customers to know each of the products that are for sale in the e-business Saudi. As a digital company, you can create a personalized list of the products and services you offer. Also, you can add attractive images, sort them by categories, sort by shipping rates, or by price.
This allows you to show a lot of information to your customer so they can make a more accurate selection. Some recommendations that you can follow to carry out this process are the following:
- Provide different views of the product so that the customer can check it out as they would in a physical store. In fact, some electronic stores offer 360-degree views.
- Use images with a high resolution, otherwise, you risk confusing your customers.
- Although it may seem insignificant, try to keep a constant image size, as this gives more uniformity to your website.
- Also, if you offer variants of the same product, make sure you have an image for each one.
If you do each of these things, you will be able to have a much more striking and attractive list for your customers. In addition, you can include other types of information such as demo videos, offers, reviews, etc. Also, you have the possibility of modifying the list in a faster and easier way.
4.6 Compare prices and products
Another benefit for both sellers and customers is the advantage of comparing prices and products in a business in Saudi Arabia. In the case of the seller, you will be able to have an idea of the diversity of products available, the prices, and the demand. They can also perform this comparison more quickly while covering a large number of products.
Customers can spend more safely when they determine that the products are ready. Additionally, you can also perform a quick comparison to find cheaper deals and better products.
4.7 Extended range
An e-business Saudi can cover a larger number of customers and markets. However, you should have your product delivery and logistics systems. In this way, you overcome the limitations of physical stores, which can reach a certain number of buyers in your area.
In addition, this will allow you to save on logistics costs and have greater security in terms of the clients you have.
4.8 Quick responses
Electronic commerce allows the buying and selling process to be carried out more quickly. In addition, it can meet customer demand more effectively and efficiently. Also, return procedures (replacement of products or reimbursement of payments) can be handled promptly.
If you provide the customer with the option to receive notifications, you can accommodate demands if an item is out of stock. In this way, the customer will know that at that moment he does not have the product but that he can replenish it.
4.9 Various payment methods
Offering your customers various payment methods allows them to make purchases at any time or circumstance. Organizations that work as an e-business Saudi offer multiple forms of payment, such as:
- Cards against delivery.
- Credit card.
- Debit.
- Post-payment service.
- Cryptocurrencies.
- Virtual wallets.
In addition, you can notify the customer if the payment has not been completed or if the payment has failed.
5. How do we help people set up an e-business?
Ecommerce businesses are booming right now, not just in Saudi Arabia but all over the world. This type of business offers multiple advantages that surpass that of traditional businesses. Therefore, it is a good idea to start an e-store in the Saudi business center to gain the said benefits.
As specialists in establishing businesses in Saudi Arabia, Company Formation Saudi can guarantee success in your undertaking. In addition, we have other services that may be useful to you in a variety of ways. The services are the following:
- Opening of companies
- Branch opening
- Payroll services
- Accounting services
- Immigration
- Visa services
- Legal services
- Virtual offices
Therefore, if you want to know more about E-business Saudi, please contact us. For your convenience, we offer you the opportunity to call us at +971 433 16 688 during our office hours. Likewise, you can contact us at our email contact@companyformationsaudi.com for questions and concerns.