Law NO. 1 of 2004
The law covers many important aspects related to granting, registering and publishing patents, right of priority, patent and utility model violation, the expiry and invalidation of patent rights, and transfer of patent ownership and licensing for its exploitation, mortgage, and seizure.
Decree NO. 48 of 2018
The law enacts the value added tax, it determines the tax rate imposed on each product and imported goods, also it has provisions on tax deduction on inputs, imposing administrative fines, and tax evasion. (The law is available in English).
Decree NO.94
This law replaces the Trademark Law issued by Decree No. 94 of 1428H and includes: the definition of its terms and phrases, trademark registration procedures, those entitled to register trademarks, the protection of a trademark, the cancellation of the registration of a trademark, the transfer of title, , Licensing contracts, collective marks, control marks and signs of public interest bodies
Law NO. 20 of 2006
the law covers many things related to industrial sector, such as industrial licences,industrial register, control and sanctions, rights and duties, as well as developing and promoting industrial project in GCC region.
ESCWA has been working on a project for SMEs that aims to enhance and support the entrepreneurship ecosystem and private sector (M/SMEs) in Arab region. In This regard, ESCWA is developing an SME Digital Enabling Portal for the Arab region which will serve as a one stop shop for information related to finance, legislation, learning and development, UN initiatives and market opportunities.
Law No. 48- 2011- (Amended)
Unified Anti-Dumping (System) Law and Countervailing and Preventive Measures.
Law NO. 21 of 2001
The law (amended by law NO.1 of 2018) provides all information on how to set-up a company, its registration procedures, its legal form, name, company declaration and termination, as well as stakeholders' rights and shares.
Provides a list of websites of SME support institutions to help your SME contact organizations, which will help expand and grow your business.
This forum works toward maximizing investment impact by increasing the sustainable development benefits and minimizing the risks of investment in SDG sectors.
Law NO. 7 of 1987
The law covers many important aspects related to types of commercial business including eligibility requirements to practice a commercial business, store rent and insurance, types of commercial contracts, illegal competition, commercial ledgers, and guarantees.