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 General Partnership is a company formed by two or more partners who are personally and jointly liable for the company’s obligations. Learn about the key rules governing the formation and management of General Partnerships under Kuwaiti Companies Law.
A Limited Partnership is a form of company under Kuwaiti law consisting of general partners who are liable for the company’s obligations and limited or shareholder partners whose liability is restricted in accordance with Kuwait Companies Law No. 1 of 2016.
A Joint Venture Company under Kuwaiti Companies Law is formed between two or more persons and is generally limited to the relationship between its partners. It has no separate legal personality, and its agreement is not subject to Commercial Register registration or publication. Learn about its key provisions, partners’ rights, and liabilities under Articles 76–79 of Law No. 1 of 2016.
A Joint Stock Company is a company whose capital is divided into equal-value shares, with each shareholder’s liability generally limited to the value of their shares, in accordance with Kuwait Companies Law and applicable regulations.
The Companies Law and its Executive Regulations govern the establishment, management, and operation of companies in the State of Kuwait and set out the relevant legal provisions and requirements.
This article examines compensation for the termination of employment contracts under Kuwaiti law, highlighting key principles established by the Kuwaiti Court of Cassation regarding fixed-term contracts, entitlement to and assessment of compensation, and the distinction between early termination and non-renewal.
A legal study exploring the culture of the rule of law and its role in promoting justice, equality, transparency, and public trust in institutions. It highlights the contribution of legislation, the judiciary, public administration, education, and technology in transforming respect for the law from a legal principle into an established social and institutional practice.
A comparative legal study examining the main types of witness testimony, including oral, written, direct, indirect, hearsay, and general reputation testimony, as well as the key legal requirements that must be met for witness evidence to be accepted by the court.
A comprehensive legal study of breach of trust under Kuwaiti law pursuant to Article 240 of the Kuwaiti Penal Code, covering the elements of the offense, penalties, methods of proof, key defenses, practical examples, and the distinction between breach of trust, theft, fraud, and civil disputes.