Arabic-language reference guide to company formation in Kuwait under Companies Law No. 1 of 2016. General legal information, not legal advice — verify with Kuwaiti counsel. The standard rule still caps foreign ownership at 49%; 100% is available only via a KDIPA license.
Kuwait's most common vehicle is the WLL (with limited liability), with a minimum capital of KD 1,000. Under the standard regime a Kuwaiti partner must hold at least 51%; the exception is 100% foreign ownership via a KDIPA license (Law 116/2013) for approved activities, which also brings tax and customs incentives. Registration runs through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI).
