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Saudi Arabia

Corporate & Commercial in Saudi Arabia

Companies are registered with the Ministry of Commerce; foreign investment is licensed by the Ministry of Investment.

General information — last reviewed 20 October 2026 — to be reviewed by a licensed lawyer. Not legal advice.

Key legislation

M/132In force

Companies Law, Royal Decree No. M/132 (2022)

Companies are registered with the Ministry of Commerce; foreign investment is licensed by the Ministry of Investment.

Last reviewed: 20 October 2026laws.boe.gov.sa — Labor Law (M/51), Personal Status Law (M/73), Companies Law (M/132), Civil Transactions Law (M/191), Evidence Law (M/43)

Typical steps

Understand your commercial goal
Draft or review the contract
Negotiate key terms
Sign and notarise if required
Ongoing compliance and dispute support

General steps; procedure differs by country.

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Official authorities

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