What a broker needs to operate legally in Saudi Arabia
One license name covers most of it — and knowing exactly what it is, and where to get it, saves weeks of confusion.
To broker real estate in Saudi Arabia you need a Fal license from the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), issued electronically through its Aqari/Fal platform. You must be 18+, legally allowed to work in the Kingdom, with a clean record and a valid ID/Iqama — or, as a company, a commercial registration that includes the real-estate brokerage activity (code 682010). The Fal license covers brokerage, marketing, management, auctions and advisory.
The license that matters: Fal from REGA
Saudi real-estate activity is regulated by the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), and the credential you need is the Fal license, issued electronically through REGA's platform — commonly referred to as Aqari or Fal. It is the foundation: without it, operating as a broker is not authorized. Everything else in this guide sits on top of that one requirement.
Who is eligible
For an individual, the basic requirements are straightforward: you must be 18 or older, legally authorized to work in the Kingdom, hold a valid Saudi ID or Iqama, and have a clean record free of dishonesty or fraud-related convictions. For a company, the equivalent is a valid commercial registration that includes real-estate brokerage as an activity — commonly referenced under code 682010.
What a Fal license lets you do
The Fal framework is broader than "brokerage" alone. It authorizes buying and selling, leasing brokerage, marketing and advertising real estate, facility and property management, auctions and off-plan dealing, and consultancy and advisory services. In practice, that means the same license family governs both the deal-making and the marketing side of your work — worth knowing before you advertise a property.
The advertising step, specifically
Because marketing and advertising fall inside the regulated activities, publishing real-estate advertisements requires the appropriate license under this framework. If your work is primarily marketing listings, do not assume it sits outside the rules — confirm the exact advertising-license requirement for your situation with REGA rather than guessing.
How to register
Registration is electronic, through REGA's platform (Aqari / Fal) at rega.gov.sa. The same platform lets a registered user view all brokerage licenses linked to their national ID, which is also how counterparties can check that you are properly licensed. Because fees, documents and steps are updated by REGA over time, treat the authority's own portal as the single source of truth for the current process.
Common questions
What is a Fal license?
Fal is the real-estate brokerage license issued by the Real Estate General Authority (REGA) in Saudi Arabia, obtained electronically through its platform, commonly called Aqari or Fal. It authorizes brokerage and related real-estate activities.
Do I need a license to market or advertise property in Saudi Arabia?
Marketing and advertising real estate is among the activities the Fal framework covers, and real-estate advertising requires the appropriate license. Confirm the exact advertising-license step with REGA for your case.
What are the basic eligibility requirements?
You must be 18 or older and legally authorized to work in Saudi Arabia, with a clean record free of dishonesty or fraud convictions, and a valid Saudi ID or Iqama — or, as a company, a valid commercial registration that includes real-estate brokerage.
What activity code applies for a company?
Company applications reference the real-estate brokerage activity in the commercial registration, commonly cited under code 682010. Confirm the exact code and requirements with REGA.
Where do I apply?
Electronically, through REGA's platform (commonly called Aqari / Fal) at rega.gov.sa. The platform also lets you view licenses linked to a national ID.
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