Is your company ready to list?

Answer plain questions about your board, finances and compliance. See what the Saudi Exchange will look for, what you are missing, and which licensed firms can help you close the gaps.

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Companies listed on the Saudi Exchange

Main Market 273 · Nomu 123

As of 27 October 2026 · Source

By industry

Raised in IPOs on the Main Market and Nomu, 2026 so far

SAR million

3 offerings, from 1 January 2026

Source: SALEH ALRASHED · DBS · MSGA

Raised, by industry

Official figures as of 27 October 2026

What to expect

The number of questions depends on the market you aim for and your sector. The time range runs from a quick read to a careful one.

Main Market

Most companies: 60 questions · about 11–20 minutes
Banks, finance companies, insurers and other regulated sectors (longest path): 70 questions · about 13–24 minutes

Nomu

Most companies: 44 questions · about 9–16 minutes; Plus 13 optional good-practice questions that do not change your score.
Banks, finance companies, insurers and other regulated sectors (longest path): 54 questions · about 11–20 minutes; Plus 13 optional good-practice questions that do not change your score.

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A first step before professional advice.

Three steps, one plan

1
Tell us the basics
Market value, free float, years in business. The listing criteria are checked as you type.
2
Answer questions in six areas
Yes, in progress, no or not sure. Every question says why it matters and which rule it comes from.
3
Get your plan
What to fix now, next and later, with licensed firms that can do the work.

What the assessment covers

Board and governance

How your board, committees and core policies are set up.

Financial reporting and audit

Your audited accounts, finance team and internal controls.

Zakat and tax

Your standing with ZATCA: Zakat, VAT and related filings.

Legal and regulatory

Licences, contracts, disputes and the rules that apply to your sector.

Operations and controls

Risk, IT, data protection and how the business runs day to day.

Investor readiness

Your story, advisers and ability to keep the market informed.

Main Market or Nomu?

The minimums each market sets at listing. The assessment checks yours and suggests the market that fits.

Criterion	Main Market	Nomu
Joint stock company	Joint stock company	Joint stock company
Expected market value	≥ SAR 300 million	≥ SAR 50 million
Shares held by the public	≥ 30%	20%, or at least 10% worth SAR 50 million or more
Public shareholders	≥ 200	≥ 50
Financial years in your main activity	≥ 3 years	≥ 1 year
Years of audited financial statements	≥ 3 years	≥ 1 year
Who can buy the shares	Everyone	Qualified investors
Lock-up for holders of 5% or more	6 months	12 months
CMA-licensed financial adviser	Required	Required
Legal adviser	Required	Optional
Underwriting	Full underwriting required	Not required
Results after listing	Quarterly, within 30 business days	Half-yearly, within 45 business days

Licensed firms, from the official registers

CMA-licensed financial advisers and underwriters, and auditors registered with the CMA. Listed alphabetically, never ranked.

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The listing journey, step by step

From appointing advisers to the first trading day: what happens, who does it, and the periods the rules set.

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