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On 8 April 2025, the General Authority for Competition in Saudi Arabia released the 5th edition of its Economic Concentration Review Guidelines, marking a significant shift in the Kingdom's merger control framework.

One of the key strategic aims of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is to shift its oil-dependent economy to a knowledge-based economy.

On July 1, 2024, Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Competition (GAC) released a new, fifth edition of its Merger Control Guidelines—an important update that businesses, investors, and legal advisors should carefully...

Merger control remains the most significant regulatory regime for mergers and acquisitions. Transactions in particularly regulated sectors may require additional procedures. The Kingdom is also implementing foreign direct investment (FDI) screening including changes in ultimate beneficial owners (UBO).

On 15 February 2025, The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) published the draft Implementing Regulations for real estate transaction tax (RETT) for public consultation.

Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has announced that it will begin issuing its first ever tourist visas to nationals from 49 countries across Europe, Asia, North America ...

On 1 November 2023, the Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) announced amendments to the Saudi merger control notification threshold, adding a local turnover requirement ...

On 1 November 2023, the Saudi General Authority for Competition announced amendments to the Saudi merger control notification threshold adding a local turnover requirement as well as a minimum ...

Growth matters for any business – it is essential for building prosperity and sustainability. However, for family businesses, how you grow matters beyond sales and bottom-line profit.

The current economic transformation in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030 has greatly expanded opportunities for foreign investors. Notably, the ability for non-Saudi investors to hold 100 percent foreign...

ESG due diligence remains a priority for dealmakers. In fact, respondents to the latest Global KPMG due diligence study report a rise in ESG priority in transactions over the last 12 to 18 months...

The Saudi General Authority for Competition (GAC) continues to develop its antitrust and competition regulatory framework to bring it in line with international standards.

On 9 April 2025, the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) published the Implementing Regulations for the Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT) in the Official Gazette.

The general process an Acquisition Transaction undergoes shares several similarities with similar types of transactions in other jurisdictions. Notwithstanding, the prevalent regulations...

As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) continues its economic transformation under Vision 2030, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a key strategy for expanding business and strengthening market presence.

As the KSA's economy keeps growing and the private sector is being stimulated under Vision 2030, M&A has become a key tool for businesses seeking to expand and restructure.

This article explores the key legal and practical factors that should be considered in planning and executing acquisition transactions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).