Requirement Identification
We help identify the local content requirements relevant to your procurement process or business activity.
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Local Content Certificate Support
Prepare Your Business for Saudi Local Content Requirements
Luba Global Ventures LLC helps businesses understand local content requirements and prepare the documentation needed for relevant certification or assessment processes in Saudi Arabia.
- Support for Procurement Readiness
- Understanding Program Requirements
- Documentation and Application Support
- Practical Guidance for Your Business
About local content
What Is Local Content?
Local content generally relates to the contribution of local goods, services, workforce, capabilities and economic activity within Saudi Arabia. The precise requirements and assessment methods depend on the applicable framework and procurement context.
For government procurement, local content is overseen by the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA), and scores are calculated with LCGPA templates and audited by an approved firm. Saudi Aramco runs its own IKTVA (In-Kingdom Total Value Add) programme for its supply chain.
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Key information
Key information
Our services
Local Content Support Services
How we help you prepare your local content documents.
Documentation Preparation
We organize company information and supporting records for the applicable application or assessment.
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Application Assistance
Procedural and documentation support for eligible businesses applying through the relevant process.
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Supplier Documentation Coordination
Organize information that may be required alongside vendor registration or pre-qualification.
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Readiness Review
Identify gaps in the available documentation and highlight matters that may need clarification.
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Why prepare early?
Key Benefits of Local Content Preparation
Improved Documentation Readiness
Organized documentation can help identify missing information.
Understand Customer Requirements
Different organizations may have different local content criteria.
Support Supplier Registration
Relevant for procurement, tender evaluations and supplier onboarding.
Strengthen Business Opportunities
Preparation helps you respond more effectively to opportunities.
Who may need this support?
Businesses We Support
- Industrial manufacturers and suppliers
- Construction and contracting companies
- Engineering and technical service providers
- Businesses preparing for relevant tenders
- Companies responding to supplier documentation requests
- Organizations seeking to understand local content requirements
Relevant industries
Industries We Support
Our process
A Structured Approach to Local Content Readiness
01
Understand Your Objectives
Discuss your activity, procurement objectives and current documentation.
02
Review Applicable Requirements
Identify the framework and criteria that may apply.
03
Prepare Documentation
Organize company information and supporting records.
04
Coordinate Next Steps
Assist with procedural steps and documentation submission.
Frequently asked questions
Common Questions About Local Content
What is a Saudi local content certificate?
It is a certificate showing a company’s local content score, calculated using the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) templates and audited by an approved accounting firm. Government tenders increasingly take this score into account.
Who needs a local content certificate?
Companies bidding for government contracts where local content is evaluated, and suppliers asked by clients to demonstrate their local contribution.
What documents are typically required?
Financial statements, workforce and salary information, local procurement records and asset information, prepared in the LCGPA format for audit.
Is local content certification mandatory?
It depends on the tender or procurement process. Some government procurements require or weigh local content, while private buyers set their own criteria.
What is the difference between LCGPA and IKTVA?
LCGPA rules apply to government procurement, while IKTVA is Saudi Aramco’s programme for its supply chain. Companies supplying both may need to meet both.
Does local content certification guarantee a contract?
No. It can strengthen your evaluation in relevant tenders, but contracts are awarded under each buyer’s procurement process.
Ready to prepare?
Get Support With Your Local Content Requirements
Tell us about your company, industry and the procurement or registration process you are preparing for. Our team can help you identify the relevant documentation.