On 8 July 2025, the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia approved a new and far-reaching law: the Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by Non-Saudis.

Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a global investment hub under Vision 2030, offering foreign investors unprecedented access to its growing economy.

On 13 June, the Saudi Council of Ministers chaired approved the Kingdom's new Civil Transaction Law, after the law had been cleared by the Consultative Assembly (Shura Council) in May 2022. With the new law the Saudi legislator introduced a comprehensive overhaul of the Saudi legal system.

2015 has seen a number of interesting legal developments in Saudi Arabia, particularly from a foreign investment perspective.

To start a business in Saudi Arabia, it is essential to understand the different legal requirements and factors of each type of entity.

With Saudi Arabia emerging as one of the most powerful investment destinations in the world, through Vision 2030, foreign investors are seeking to open enterprises in the Kingdom.

Advances such as cloud technology, data analytics, artificial intelligence and robotic automation are improving profitability and competitiveness for companies.

Saudi Arabia has seen a flood of changes in the last year, primarily led by its ambitious reform programme Vision 2030 – unveiled last year by current Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

In view of the economic development, rising investments in Saudi Arabia, and global expansion across different industries and sectors...

The Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia (CMA) has announced a new reform, opening the Saudi equity market to all categories of foreign investors.

According to the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), foreign investment licence issuances have increased by 130 per cent during the first quarter of 2018.

Technological innovation is a particular area of focus.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has announced a strategic pivot from ambitious mega-projects to focused value creation, signaling potential disruptions for international firms and reshaping the kingdom's...

Establishing a contracting company in Saudi Arabia is of immense economic and legal potential for international investors. However, entry into the industry goes through complex regulations...

In general, foreigners may have 100% ownership of locally established businesses in Saudi Arabia. According to Foreign Investment Law, foreign companies who wish to invest in Saudi Arabia are subject to special rules and requirements.

Saudi Arabia is undergoing a sports and gaming renaissance, driven by Vision 2030, ambitious national initiatives, significant investments, and world-class infrastructure.

This transformation brings enormous opportunities to foreign investors in areas such as data, AI, platform services, fintech, and digital infrastructure

Formerly known as the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) is the central...

When establishing a business in Saudi Arabia under local sponsorship, they need to have a critical feel of the legal systems. Additionally, they must understand the regulatory process of the nation.

Saudi Arabia's law is based on Sharia and managed by a variety of ministries and government organizations.