Kuwaiti law, within reach
A concise reference to Kuwaiti statutes and judicial principles, kept current and sorted by branch of law. It is no substitute for advice on a specific matter.
A simplified summary of Kuwait Civil Law No. 67 of 1980, which regulates contracts, obligations, property, civil rights, and transactions between individuals in accordance with the laws in force in the State of Kuwait.
Kuwait Commercial Law No. 68 of 1980 is the primary legislation governing commercial activities and transactions in the State of Kuwait. It sets out the legal framework for merchants, commercial activities, contracts, obligations, and other business-related matters.
Kuwait Companies Law No. 1 of 2016 and its amendments, governing the incorporation, structure, management, and operation of companies, as well as the rights and obligations of partners and shareholders, mergers, transformations, dissolution, and liquidation in the State of Kuwait.
Kuwait Law No. 6 of 2010 concerning Labour in the Private Sector, regulating employment relationships, contracts, wages, working hours, leave, end-of-service benefits, occupational safety, and workers’ rights.
Kuwait Penal Code (Law No. 16 of 1960) sets out the general principles of criminal liability, classifications of crimes, applicable penalties, grounds for exemption and justification, criminal participation, and rules governing the application of criminal law in Kuwait.
Kuwait Personal Status Law No. 51 of 1984 regulates marriage, divorce, maintenance, child custody, parentage, wills, inheritance, and other family and personal status matters in the State of Kuwait.
A holding company is established to invest in companies, manage subsidiaries, participate in their establishment, and provide financing, in accordance with the Kuwaiti Companies Law.
A concise guide to company transformation and mergers under Kuwaiti law, covering legal procedures, types of mergers, and their effects on the rights of partners, shareholders, and creditors.
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) under Kuwait Companies Law No. 1 of 2016, as amended, including incorporation, capital, ownership interests, management, partners’ liability, and general meetings.