How to check and Verify CR number online in Saudi Arabia

⚠️ Latest Updates - New Commercial Register Law (in force since 3 April 2025)

• Unified National Number: Each business now has one Unified National Number starting with 7, which replaces the old CR number as its sole identifier

• No More CR Expiry: CRs no longer have an expiry date. Instead, the merchant must submit an electronic annual confirmation of the CR data every year; if it is not submitted within 90 days of the due date, the CR is suspended

• One CR for the whole Kingdom: Branch (sub) CRs are being phased out. Existing branch CRs must be regularised by 2 April 2030 (5-year grace period)

CR Number: Commercial Registration Number

The Commercial Registration Number, commonly known as CR Number is a 10 digit code that is included in the Commercial registration certificate. Since April 2025, the Ministry uses the 10-digit Unified National Number (starting with 7) as the business’s main number instead of the old CR number. These numbers are issued by Wizarat Tijara or Ministry of Commerce, Saudi Arabia, and serve as a unique identification number assigned by the Ministry to any business operating in the country. They can be found on the commercial registration certificate.

How to Check and Verify CR Number Online using Wizarat Tijara Website

1. Visit the Ministry of Commerce “Query about commercial registration data” service: https://mc.gov.sa/en/eservices/Pages/ServiceDetails.aspx?sID=91 and click Start

2. Change Website language to English if it is Arabic (the service itself is provided in Arabic)

3. Choose to search by the establishment name or the establishment’s Unified National Number (starts with 7)

• 4. Enter the name or number, then fill in the verification (image) code

• 5. Click the Search button

• 6. The results will display the details of the commercial registration or sajil tijari, such as its name, status and activity. The service is free and the result is instant. It is also available in the Tawakkalna app.

Note: the screenshot above shows an older version of the Ministry of Commerce website; the current page may look different.

Importance of CR Number

• Having a CR Number ensures that a business is operating legally in the country

• It is a mandatory requirement for companies to have it in order to conduct business in Saudi Arabia

• It serves as a proof of a business’s legitimacy and can be verified online through the Ministry of Commerce’s website

Conclusion

The CR Number is an essential aspect of doing business in Saudi Arabia. It serves as a unique identification number for companies and is assigned by the Ministry of Commerce. Obtaining and verifying the CR Number is a simple process that can be done online through the official website of the Ministry of Commerce. It is crucial for businesses to have a CR Number to operate legally in the country.