Doing Business in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia's growing economy, shaped by its visionary initiative Vision 2030, has positioned the country as an international hub of technology and business at the forefront of global trade.
As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues its transformation journey, numerous programmes have been established to assist with achieving its ambitious goals through the development of the Public Investment Fund's giga-projects, the creation of the Regional Headquarters Programme, further investment in the private sector and FDI, increasing the ease of doing business, and liberalisation of parts of the economy.
The road to Vision 2030 has resulted in fast-paced changes to the regulatory and legal landscape in Saudi Arabia. Regulatory and legislative reforms implemented over the last few years have included landmark legislation such as the Civil Code and a number of new laws, such as the Companies Law, the Data Protection Law, the Anti-Concealment Law, and the Bankruptcy Law.
In addition to the regulatory reform, the Kingdom has seen modernisation in how the Laws are governed and enforced, including the digitisation of employment contracts, virtual court hearings and online government services.
The potential for growth in Saudi Arabia is undeniable, but for businesses to realise the opportunities presented in the market, they need to understand the complex and evolving legal environment in The Kingdom. Clyde & Co supports over 900 companies annually to successfully navigate the emerging commercial opportunities and challenges related to doing business in Saudi Arabia.
Our dedicated Hub is designed to help businesses stay informed and understand the latest developments and opportunities. If you would like to know more about doing business in Saudi Arabia, please contact us.
Our Insights
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced that the Cabinet has approved amendments to the Kingdom’s Labour Law and its Implementing Regulations.
These amendments are designed to modernise the labour market, strengthen worker protections, streamline employer obligations, and align regulations with international labour standards.
In our series of articles, we will explore the key changes and their practical implications.
Saudi Arabia’s new Commercial Registration Law and Trade Name Law
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Read moreOur Civil Code series
The Civil Code is a landmark piece of legislation for Saudi Arabia as it codifies for the first time the law governing contract and tort in the Kingdom. Our series on the general principles of contract law under the Civil Code looks at the provisions relating to the formation of contracts and the various factors which may result in a contract being declared null or void.
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15 years operating in Saudi Arabia
We are one of the only fully integrated international law firms operating in the Kingdom
30+ legal professionals
Our team advise over 900 companies annually on doing business in Saudi Arabia
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Our partners bring a genuine understanding of the country's dynamic market
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Abdulaziz Al-Bosaily
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Ahmed Alhudaithi
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Mohammed Almarzouki
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Talal AlOthman
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Saud Alsaab
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Anas Alswailem
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Will Cadwaladr
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Ben Cowling
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Peter Greatrex
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Nathaniel Horrocks-Burns
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Shahd Makhafah
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Doing Business in Saudi Arabia
Family Businesses
Over recent years, family-owned businesses in the Middle East have continued to experience exponential growth and success, with many having evolved into large and complex multinational conglomerates with an ever-increasing need for the best legal advice.
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