Advanced Business Visionرؤية الأعمال المتقدمةWho issues it?
The Local Content and Government Procurement Authority, an independent government body established to develop local content in the Kingdom as part of Vision 2030.
Local Content
Local Content Certificate
accurate, and ready to compete for government work
We help your business calculate its local content percentage and prepare the required documents, so you're ready to compete for government projects and contracts.
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What is the Local Content Certificate, and why does it matter?
What does it show?
The extent to which your business relies on Saudi resources: local labor, national products and services, and locally developed assets and technologies.
The real benefit
In high-value government contracts, the local content percentage can account for around 40% of a bid's financial evaluation — meaning you can win a contract even if your price isn't the lowest.
The challenge we solve
Calculating the local content percentage requires precise linkage between financial data, procurement and workforce data, and any calculation error can reduce your chances of competing for government contracts.
How we help
We review your financial and operational data, calculate your local content percentage according to approved standards, and prepare the documents needed to submit the certificate application.
Service outputs
- An accurate local content calculation
- Documents ready for submission
- Follow-up through to certificate issuance
- Support with periodic certificate renewal
What's included?
A clear scope of work suited to your business
The final details are set after understanding your activity size, current systems, and transaction volume.
Within scope
- Reviewing local procurement and contracts
- Calculating localization ratios (workforce and spend)
- Preparing the required financial reports
- Coordinating with approved bodies to issue the certificate
- Following up on periodic certificate renewal
Why accuracy matters
Your local content percentage directly affects your eligibility to compete in government procurement, and any inaccurate calculation can cost you important contract opportunities.
We explain the calculation method and its results in clear language, instead of leaving you with unclear numbers.
Who it's for
Businesses targeting government projects and contracts, or that need an updated local content certificate.
Start a conversationProcess
How the service works, step by step
01
Initial review
We review your financial and operational data related to procurement and workforce.
02
Calculating the percentage
We calculate your local content percentage according to approved standards.
03
Preparing documents
We prepare the report and documents needed to submit the certificate application.
04
Following up issuance & renewal
We follow up with you through certificate issuance, then its periodic renewal.
Who this service is for
Common situations we help with
Illustrative examples of the kinds of businesses that benefit from this service — not specific past clients.
A business targeting an upcoming government contract
A business with a chance to compete for an upcoming government contract that needs the certificate quickly.
✓ We start the review and calculation immediately to minimize waiting time.
A business whose certificate is about to expire
A business with a previous certificate that's about to expire and needs renewal.
✓ We track the expiry date and start renewal early enough.
A business applying for the first time
A business applying for the certificate for the first time and not sure where to start.
✓ We walk you through every step from the beginning in simple terms.
Why work with us?
What sets our local content approach apart
Experience linking financial data to localization standards
We understand how to accurately connect your accounting figures to the requirements of the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority.
Complete documentation the first time
We reduce repeated reviews and rejections by preparing the application correctly from the start.
Follow-up on periodic renewal
The certificate needs ongoing renewal, and we track it with you instead of letting it expire unexpectedly.
FAQ
Key answers before you start
Is the certificate required for all businesses?
It's mainly needed by businesses targeting government contracts and procurement, or dealing with entities that require it.
How long does issuance take?
It varies based on the size and completeness of your data; we'll give you an expected timeline after an initial review of your situation.
Is the certificate valid for a set period?
Yes, the certificate needs periodic renewal, and we need to track the expiry date with you so it doesn't lapse.
Do I need a certain local content percentage to get the certificate?
The certificate shows your actual percentage whatever it is, but a higher percentage improves your standing in government bid evaluation.
Can I apply for the certificate if my business is small?
Yes, there are programs that support some small and mid-sized industrial businesses with the audit cost — we can tell you if your business qualifies.
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