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ARTICLE · 07 JANUARY 2025

Saudi Foreign Investment Law

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Driven by Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia aims to be a leading investment destination, with foreign investment representing 15% of its investment strategy.

Saudi ArabiaGovernment, Public Sector
Kholoud Nabil
Kholoud Nabil
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Promising Investment Destination

Driven by Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia aims to be a leading investment destination, with foreign investment representing 15% of its investment strategy. The Ministry of Investment has amended the Saudi Foreign Investment Law and its executive regulations to support this goal.

Objectives of the New Investment Law:

  • Equal treatment for local and foreign investors, with unified investment standards.
  • Transparent and clearly defined incentives, applied non-discriminatorily.
  • Easier entry for foreign technical employees.
  • Protection of foreign investors' assets.
  • Increased foreign direct investment (FDI).

Key Changes in the Recent Amendment:

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