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Saudi Arabia × Legal & Contracting
Contracts and legal structures that work under the law of each country you do business in. In Saudi Arabia, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
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Full guide · Source-checked research100% of statements checked against a source119 checked against an official source54 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-19Not yet professionally reviewed
The Investment Law (Royal Decree No. M/19 dated 16/01/1446H) enters into force 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette and repeals the Foreign Investment Law issued by Royal Decree No. M/1 dated 5/1/1421H.
Replaces the 1421H Foreign Investment Law and any conflicting provisions.Ministry of Investment (MISA) · checked 2026-10-19The Investment Law requires local and foreign investors to be treated equally under similar circumstances.
General investor right; sector rules and the list of excluded activities still apply.Ministry of Investment (MISA) · checked 2026-10-19The new Companies Law and its implementing regulations entered into force on 19 January 2023 (26 Jumada Al-Thani 1444H).
Applies to companies of all forms.Ministry of Commerce · checked 2026-10-19A 100% foreign-owned legal practice requires an approval letter from the Ministry of Justice for investment registration.
Legal services activity registered with the Ministry of Investment.Ministry of Investment (MISA) · checked 2026-10-19Investments may not be confiscated except under a final judicial ruling, and expropriation is allowed only in the public interest, under legal procedures and against fair compensation.
Investors under the Investment Law.Ministry of Investment (MISA) · checked 2026-10-19The Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) allows controllers to be fined up to SAR 5 million, or given a warning, for violations other than the criminal offence of unlawfully disclosing sensitive data.
Fines may be doubled for repeat violations, up to twice the maximum. Imposed by the competent authority's violations committee.Ministry of Investment (MISA) · checked 2026-10-18Disclosing or publishing sensitive personal data in breach of the PDPL with intent to harm the data subject or for personal benefit is a criminal offence punishable by up to two years' imprisonment, a fine of up to SAR 3 million, or both.
Applies to any person, not only controllers. Prosecuted through the Public Prosecution.Ministry of Investment (MISA) · checked 2026-10-18Under the PDPL, a controller may transfer personal data outside the Kingdom only for purposes the law lists, must not prejudice national security or the Kingdom's vital interests, and must limit the transfer to the minimum data needed.
Exceptions for extreme necessity to protect life or vital interests, or to prevent, examine or treat disease (Article 29(3)). Detailed conditions are in the Regulation on Personal Data Transfer outside the Kingdom.Ministry of Investment (MISA) · checked 2026-10-18Read the full guide: Entry, investment and company formation · Data protection, cybersecurity and digital filing · Intellectual property and brand protection · Deals, merger control, investment screening and insolvency · Courts, arbitration, mediation and enforcement
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Riyadh · Saudi ArabiaWONE Global Partner · Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Yousef Al-Hussaini (License No. 992) is a seasoned accounting and auditing professional with a career spanning leading roles at Ernst & Young (EY) and one of Saudi Arabia’s largest insurance companies, includin…
Jeddah · Saudi ArabiaWONE Global Partner · Saudi Arabia
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