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Asfandyar Sheikh

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Asfandyar Sheikh

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  • Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia

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T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9273

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Riyadh

Fragomen Arabia Business Services

Level 27, Al Fasaliah Tower

Riyadh 12313

Saudi Arabia

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T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9273

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Riyadh

Fragomen Arabia Business Services

Level 27, Al Fasaliah Tower

Riyadh 12313

Saudi Arabia

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  • English
  • Punjabi
  • Urdu

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Fragomen Arabia Business Services

Level 27, Al Fasaliah Tower

Riyadh 12313

Saudi Arabia

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Asfandyar is a UK-qualified lawyer with over 12 years of experience in the legal industry, including nine years with Fragomen. He currently serves as the Corporate Services Manager in Riyadh. Throughout his career, Asfandyar has held various positions within the legal and immigration sectors.

As Corporate Services Manager at Fragomen, Asfandyar provides guidance to a diverse clientele, including start-ups, SMEs, corporations and multinational conglomerates on establishing and maintaining their business operations in Saudi Arabia. Asfandyar focuses on securing and managing licenses, maintaining compliance portals and addressing all facets of corporate services. Asfandyar is dedicated to ensuring a seamless and efficient process for businesses seeking to thrive in the KSA market.

Prior to his current role in Riyadh, Asfandyar worked in the London office as a Senior Associate (Solicitor). Having extensive UK immigration knowledge, Asfandyar advised clients on the full range of UK immigration matters, including applications under the Points Based System (PBS). Asfandyar had a particular focus on corporate immigration routes such as Skilled Worker and global business mobility visa applications in addition to assisting clients with citizenship and settlement applications in the UK.

Asfandyar speaks English, Punjabi and Urdu. 

Education

  • London Metropolitan University, Legal Practice Course, 2012
  • University of Westminster, Bachelor of Laws, 2011

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Admissions

Legal Qualifications: Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Navigating Business with Saudi Government Entities: Bidding Process, Etimad Platform, and RHQ.” American Chamber of Commerce Saudi Arabia Professional Services, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 19 May 2025.

Panelist, “Operating Your Business in the Region: Entity Set Up & Ongoing Compliance - KSA, UAE & Qatar.” Fragomen's Middle East & Africa Conference: Vision, Innovation, and Transformation, Dubai, UAE, 12 November 2024.

Asfandyar’s insights

August 13, 2025 | Blog post

Lifting the Curtain: Saudi Arabia Demands Full Disclosure of Real Company OwnersRead more

July 31, 2025 | Blog post

Updating Articles of Association (AoA) in Saudi Arabia: What Companies Need to KnowRead more

Asfandyar’s insights

August 13, 2025 | Blog post

Lifting the Curtain: Saudi Arabia Demands Full Disclosure of Real Company OwnersRead more

July 31, 2025 | Blog post

Updating Articles of Association (AoA) in Saudi Arabia: What Companies Need to KnowRead more

Asfandyar’s insights

August 13, 2025 | Blog post

Lifting the Curtain: Saudi Arabia Demands Full Disclosure of Real Company OwnersRead more

July 31, 2025 | Blog post

Updating Articles of Association (AoA) in Saudi Arabia: What Companies Need to KnowRead more

Country / Territory

  • Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Punjabi
  • Urdu

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9273

F:+44 (0) 20 7090 9101

Riyadh

Fragomen Arabia Business Services

Level 27, Al Fasaliah Tower

Riyadh 12313

Saudi Arabia

Connect via Linkedin

Asfandyar’s insights

August 13, 2025 | Blog post

Lifting the Curtain: Saudi Arabia Demands Full Disclosure of Real Company OwnersRead more

July 31, 2025 | Blog post

Updating Articles of Association (AoA) in Saudi Arabia: What Companies Need to KnowRead more

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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9273

F:+44 (0) 20 7090 9101

Riyadh

Fragomen Arabia Business Services

Level 27, Al Fasaliah Tower

Riyadh 12313

Saudi Arabia

Connect via Linkedin

Asfandyar’s insights

August 13, 2025 | Blog post

Lifting the Curtain: Saudi Arabia Demands Full Disclosure of Real Company OwnersRead more

July 31, 2025 | Blog post

Updating Articles of Association (AoA) in Saudi Arabia: What Companies Need to KnowRead more

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  • Punjabi
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[email protected]

T:+44 (0) 20 7090 9273

F:+44 (0) 20 7090 9101

Riyadh

Fragomen Arabia Business Services

Level 27, Al Fasaliah Tower

Riyadh 12313

Saudi Arabia

Connect via Linkedin

Asfandyar’s insights

August 13, 2025 | Blog post

Lifting the Curtain: Saudi Arabia Demands Full Disclosure of Real Company OwnersRead more

July 31, 2025 | Blog post

Updating Articles of Association (AoA) in Saudi Arabia: What Companies Need to KnowRead more

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