Register as an Approved Vendor
with SABIC

SABIC vendor registration is the official process to qualify your company as an approved supplier or contractor with SABIC, one of the world's largest petrochemical companies. Registration opens access to major tenders for chemicals, equipment, and services across SABIC's complexes in Jubail, Yanbu, and Rabigh. Since Aramco's acquisition of SABIC in 2020, the value of SABIC vendor registration has grown, expanding the range of commercial opportunities available to registered vendors.

SABIC vendor registration begins with evaluating your business activity and verifying alignment with SABIC's requirements, then preparing the complete file (Commercial Registration, Zakat Certificate, Articles of Incorporation, IBAN, Company Profile, Chamber of Commerce certificate) and submitting it via SABIC's SRM portal. The application undergoes a review period of 14 to 21 business days before the SABIC vendor code is issued. Document accuracy and alignment of your business activity with the correct supply category are the primary factors determining the speed and success of SABIC vendor registration.

The SABIC vendor code is the unique registration number assigned to your company upon approval as an official SABIC vendor. It is used across all commercial dealings: submitting price quotes, receiving purchase orders, issuing invoices, and executing contracts. Without a SABIC vendor code, no formal supply or contracting transaction with SABIC can be completed.

SABIC uses its own proprietary Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) portal to manage vendor and contractor registration. All SABIC vendor registration requests, document uploads, and data updates are handled through this portal, which integrates directly with SABIC's financial and operational systems.

Core required documents for SABIC vendor registration include: a valid Commercial Registration, Zakat & Tax Certificate, Articles of Incorporation, Company Bank IBAN, Company Profile, Chamber of Commerce certificate, and legal representative identification. SABIC often requests product specifications or ISO quality certificates for vendors specializing in chemicals or industrial equipment.

SABIC vendor registration typically takes 14 to 21 business days from the date of submitting a complete file. The timeline varies by supplier category, business activity, and document completeness. Working with a specialist firm like BOCO minimizes errors and accelerates SABIC vendor code issuance.

A SABIC supplier delivers products and goods (chemicals, equipment, consumables), while a SABIC contractor provides execution services (maintenance, construction, engineering, operations). Each category has a distinct vendor registration code and different tender access. Many companies register in both categories to maximize their SABIC vendor engagement.

SABIC welcomes foreign companies offering products or technologies not available locally. However, local content policies favour companies with a Saudi presence. Foreign companies seeking SABIC vendor registration typically need a Saudi business license or a local office in the Kingdom to complete full registration.

Like Aramco, SABIC requires technology, software, and digital solution vendors to obtain a Cyber Security Compliance Certificate (CCC). This certificate verifies that the company's tech products or services meet SABIC's strict cybersecurity protection standards. The process takes several weeks and requires a detailed technical assessment by a specialized team.

SABIC vendor renewal requires updating documents via the vendor portal before the accreditation expires, typically annually per SABIC's instructions. Delays in renewal halt a company's ability to submit bids and execute SABIC vendor contracts. BOCO provides a renewal monitoring service to ensure continuity of your approved vendor status.

Since Aramco's acquisition of SABIC in 2020, there has been a trend toward aligning some procurement procedures between the two companies. However, SABIC retains its own operational systems and platforms. Registration with one does not automatically qualify a company with the other — SABIC vendor registration and Aramco vendor registration remain independent processes with distinct commercial opportunities.

SABIC classifies its vendors into major categories including: chemicals and raw materials, industrial equipment and machinery, spare parts and maintenance, engineering and contracting services, information technology and communications, and construction services. The category determines your SABIC vendor code type and which tenders your company qualifies for.