Warehouse License from the SFDA (Third-Party Storage)

In 2019, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) launched the “Third-Party Storage” service, allowing tenants to obtain an independent license to operate legally without the need for a municipal or civil defense license, and without the necessity of owning an entire warehouse that may not fit the scale of their business activity.

According to the information provided by the SFDA on its website, here is a simplified overview of the requirements for obtaining a warehouse license (Third-Party Storage): 

1.     Commercial Register:

     •     The commercial register must include the required activity according to the approved economic activities and must be issued from the same administrative region as the facility’s location.     

2.     Lease Agreement:     

•     There must be a signed lease agreement with the owner of the warehouse, specifying the rented area, along with all clauses outlining the obligations of the tenant and the leasing company.     

3.     Required Spaces:     

•     The minimum rented area for third-party storage is:     

•     Food: 20 square meters.     

•     Medicines: 20 square meters.     

•     Cosmetics: 10 square meters.     

•     Medical Devices: Not specified.     

4.     Application for Licensing:     

•     The application is submitted via the Ghad platform of the SFDA, and the license is valid for one year. Upon approval from the authority, the license is issued.

If your facility wishes to rent a partial space (Third-Party Storage), you can check the partial space rental section. You can also review our services and see available prices and offers.