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With the exception of the temporary cinema
the license applicant must be licensed by the authority to engage in the activity of operating fixed cinemas
and fixed cinema operators can apply for a license for temporary shows. The specialist
that the license applicant submits proof of ownership of the property
or a valid rental contract for the duration of the license.Supplying the Authority to the equivalent of (15%) of the proceeds and income derived from the value of each ticket sold in movie theaters located in category (A)
and supplying the equivalent of (10%) to the Authority for the above mentioned fees and charges. In cinemas falling in category (B) and supplying the equivalent of (5%) to the authority
from the proceeds and income derived from the value of each ticket sold in theaters located in category (C). Specialized in proving the ability to operate through a licensee to engage in the activity of operating temporary cinemas and for specialized needs

A license to practice the activity of operating cinemas
a copy of the cinema operating agreement between the operator and the owner of the right to use the property
a copy of the national identity for Saudis/passport for non-Saudis
the municipality’s license for the site
detailed information about the cinema showing the nature of the cinema
its capacity
the number and types of screens and Seats and number of restaurants

A license to operate a cinema (for specialist needs)