In brief
Governs establishing and registering civil associations and foundations, their general assembly, board and elections, funds and oversight, dissolution, and challenges to ministry decisions.
Summary of the law
Key points
- The ministry must answer an application to establish an association within 60 days of complete documents (Article 8).
- A general assembly meeting is valid if more than half the members attend under Article 17, and the ministry may annul an election based on violations (Article 18).
- Ministry decisions under the law may be challenged before the Administrative Court (Article 40).
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- Establishment and registration
- General assembly and board
- Funds and oversight
- Challenging decisions
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/8 · 19/2/1437H
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Official text at the Bureau of Experts
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