Beneficiary Group
companies/institutions
This service enables obtaining a license for the import, sale, or distribution of visual or auditory content through portable or physical means such as: CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. It is also possible to license or purchase rights and redistribute and sell them in facilities that offer arcade gaming services. This license also applies to all online stores that engage in this activity in the Kingdom. This service does not include cinematic films, videos, and television programs. Service Cost License for importing and distributing visual and auditory media content: 20,000 Riyals Retail license for visual and auditory media content: 2,000 Riyals For each additional sale or distribution point linked to the same commercial registry: 1,000 Riyals
License duration: 3 years
Access the electronic services portal (hyperlink). Select the service (Import and distribution of visual and audio media content). Complete the required information (fill in the necessary fields).
Commitment to immediately cease distribution of media content without objection upon request by the Authority.
Commitment to print the approved age rating on all imported or locally produced media, and to distribute these media only to licensed retail sellers or distributors through licensed platforms. If the licensee wishes to import and engage in retail sales, they must submit a separate application for this license.
The applicant must be the owner of the establishment(s) or the manager of the company (companies).
A commercial registration that includes the required media activity.
The license applicant must have a specified address (National Address).
The applicant’s ID must be valid (National ID, Resident ID, or Passport).
A contract proving approval from the producer or its authorized representative in the region for the distribution and import of the product within Saudi Arabia.
companies/institutions
Immediately
20,000 SAR
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