Etimad Platform (منصة اعتماد)
The central, mandatory digital gateway of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Finance. It is operated by the National Center for Government Resource Systems (NCGR). The platform fully transforms financial interactions between government, the private sector, and citizens as part of Saudi Vision 2030.
Key Platform Metrics
Data from the Digital Government Authority (DGA) — ranked 2nd nationwide in Saudi Arabia.
Platform Functional Modules
Etimad separates functionality by user role, providing specialized tools for businesses, government agencies, and individual citizens.
Search current government tenders, purchase bidding documents, submit commercial offers electronically, and take part directly in government auctions.
Automated approval of contracts with government agencies and signing via digital signature, integrated with STC / Nafath.
Submit completion certificates (KS-3), track financial claims in real time, and receive payments directly from the Ministry of Finance.
Electronic issuance, verification, and management of bank guarantees with no paper documentation.
Prepare, submit, and coordinate agency budgets for the fiscal year with the Ministry of Finance's central office.
Oversight and authorization of financial and budgetary operations, commitments, and project disbursements.
Manage government staffing tables, payroll, and compensation.
Publish tenders, review supplier bids, and select winners in a secure environment.
Generate and verify an official digital income document for civil servants, for submission to banks and fintech services.
Process travel orders, book, and automatically issue flights and travel documents for official trips.
Supplier Registration on Etimad
Click a stage of the process to see the detailed requirements and steps for registering your company.
1. System Identification
Sign-in is handled through the national single sign-on portal, Nafath / Absher. Foreign companies without a registered branch in Saudi Arabia gain access through an authorized representative holding a valid Iqama.
2. Completing the Company Profile
Enter the Commercial Registration (CR) number, legal details, and select the relevant industry activity codes under the ISIC standard.
3. Uploading Required Documentation
Provide valid ZATCA certificates (tax and VAT), a GOSI certificate (social insurance), proof of Saudization level (Nitaqat), and certified document translations for international applicants.
4. Annual Subscription Payment
Pay the fixed registration fee of SAR 1,500 (~USD 400) through the national SADAD payment system using biller code 141.
5. Automatic Verification
All submitted data is cross-checked against the Saudi Ministry of Commerce registries. Once validated, the supplier profile is instantly activated for participation in government procurement.
REST API Integration
Bank and fintech developers can interact directly with the Saudi Ministry of Finance's registries.
{
"national_id": "1098765432",
"verification_code": "ETMD-8849-X",
"status": "VERIFIED",
"salary_details": {
"basic_salary": 14500.00,
"housing_allowance": 3500.00,
"net_salary": 18000.00,
"currency": "SAR"
}
}
{
"contract_id": "SA-GOV-2026-9921",
"vendor_cr": "1010099881",
"total_value": 4500000.00,
"currency": "SAR",
"disbursement_schedule": [
{ "phase": 1, "status": "PAID", "amount": 1500000.00 },
{ "phase": 2, "status": "PENDING", "amount": 3000000.00 }
]
}
Etimad Integration Ecosystem
The platform is seamlessly connected to Saudi Arabia's key government registries:
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