Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Pricing in Saudi Arabia (KSA)

A Practical, Localized ERP Cost Guide for Saudi Organizations

As businesses in Saudi Arabia (KSA) continue digital transformation under Vision 2030, selecting the right ERP platform and understanding its actual cost is critical. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central delivers cloud ERP capabilities that support finance, operations, inventory, retail, and compliance—including ZATCA e-invoicing.

However, license pricing alone does not define the total investment. How the ERP is implemented—plus local compliance, consulting, and long-term cost control—matters significantly.

At Novasoft Saudi Arabia, we help KSA businesses balance ERP value and cost through a hybrid implementation approach, strategic license planning, and use of proven AppSource solutions.

Dynamics 365 Business Central License Pricing (USD Reference)

Microsoft Business Central uses a subscription model charged per user, per month. Pricing below reflects current list prices (annual commitments typical for enterprise deals), though actual regional pricing in SAR may vary due to taxes and currency conversion:

Full User Licenses

These are for team members who require comprehensive access to ERP features:

• Business Central Essentials:
  • Approximately $80 per user/month
  • Annual equivalent: ~$960 per user/year
  • Core ERP functions (finance, sales, supply chain, inventory, projects)

• Business Central Premium:
  • Approximately $110 per user/month
  • Annual equivalent: ~$1,320 per user/year
  • Includes Essentials plus manufacturing and service management

Light User Licenses

For occasional users who need limited access:

• Team Members License:
  • Approximately $8 per user/month
  • Annual equivalent: ~$96 per user/year
  • Designed for executives, approvers, and occasional ERP users

Note: Microsoft also offers device licenses (e.g., for shared warehouse systems) but these are less common in typical Saudi business deployments.

These base subscription prices cover cloud hosting, security, updates, and integration with Microsoft 365 (including Teams, Power BI, Power Apps) as part of the overall Business Central service.

Local Deployment Considerations in KSA

1. Hybrid Implementation—Online and Offline

Novasoft’s hybrid delivery model combines:

• Offline, on-site workshops in Saudi Arabia for requirement discovery, compliance design, and stakeholder alignment

• Online configuration and rollout execution for efficiency and cost control

This results in:

• Focused, value-driven consulting engagement

• Better alignment with local business practices

• Optimized project budgets with reduced consulting waste

ZATCA Compliance—Mandatory and Non-Negotiable

Saudi organizations must meet ZATCA e-invoicing requirements. Instead of building custom compliance at higher cost, Novasoft utilizes a proven ZATCA integration app published on Microsoft AppSource. This helps:

• Reduce compliance implementation cost

• Ensure regulatory alignment without custom development

• Lower ongoing support and upgrade risk

Leveraging AppSource for Cost Efficiency

To control ERP costs in Saudi Arabia, Novasoft emphasizes reuse over custom build:

• Deploy Microsoft-certified AppSource solutions

• Implement Novasoft’s ready-to-use applications for specific needs

• Reuse industry-tested modules to shorten timelines

Benefits include:

• Faster, more stable implementations

• Reduced customization risk

• Lower annual support and annuity costs

• Higher long-term ROI

Reducing Annuity Costs—Beyond Licensing

ERP cost is more than license fees. Long-term ERP value in KSA depends on:

• Stable implementations that require minimal rework

• Use of certified apps to reduce custom coding

• Predictable upgrade cycles without costly fixes

• Local support and maintenance aligned with Saudi operations

Novasoft’s methodology ensures clients maximize value from their Business Central investment.

Why Saudi Organizations Trust Novasoft

Novasoft delivers:

• Local ERP expertise with compliance readiness

• Deep experience across startups, mid-market, and enterprise customers

• 100+ successful Business Central and LS Retail deployments across the globe

• Proven partner status:

  • Microsoft Business Solutions Partner (Gold)

  • LS Retail Diamond Partner for consecutive years

This combined capability helps companies entering or expanding in Saudi Arabia budget effectively and achieve measurable ROI.

Conclusion: Smarter Pricing Meets Smart Implementation

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central pricing provides a transparent subscription model. But in the KSA context, the true cost advantage comes from:

• Strategic license optimization

• Hybrid online/offline implementation

• Leveraging AppSource for stability and speed

• Lower annuity and total cost of ownership

Contact Novasoft to evaluate your Business Central pricing, licensing mix, and implementation strategy—with confidence specific to the Saudi market.