E-marketing services require license, Saudi ministry clarifies
The Ministry of Commerce has confirmed that e-marketing services must obtain a license within the legal timeframe to avoid removal from the commercial register.
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AIA follower asked the Ministry of Commerce whether e-marketing services require a license to operate.
The ministry clarified on its X account that failing to obtain the necessary license within the statutory period of 90 days, or within the timeframe set by the relevant licensing authority, will result in the removal of the business activity from the commercial register, in accordance with Article 4 of the executive regulations of the Commercial Register Law.
It added: "To identify the authority responsible for licensing your activity, please visit the following link: https://e2.business.sa/activities/1."
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The Ministry of Commerce has also warned against dealing with fraudulent websites and individuals impersonating the ministry, who exploit search engines and falsely claim to receive consumer reports.
In a statement on its official X account, the ministry stressed that it only receives reports through its approved channels: the unified number (1900) and the "Commercial Report" app https://mc.gov.sa/C-app.