In brief
The Kingdom's oldest commercial code (1350H), still partly in force: traders, commercial acts, partnerships, brokers and carriage, bills, the old bankruptcy rules and maritime trade; later laws have replaced many of its parts.
Summary of the law
Key points
- Many of its provisions were replaced by the Companies, Commercial Papers, Bankruptcy, Commercial Maritime and Commercial Courts laws; check an article has not been superseded before relying on it.
- The text is as shown on the Bureau of Experts page, with amendment notes under some articles.
An advisory summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm. It is not an official text and does not replace the law, its implementing regulations, or advice from a specialised lawyer. The official published text and its amendments prevail.
What it covers
- Traders and commercial acts
- Brokers and carriage
- Bills
- Maritime trade
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/2 · 15/1/1390H
- Amendments: Royal Decree M/61 · 17/12/1409H. Amendment to some articles (shown on the law's page at the Bureau of Experts)
- Amendments: Royal Decree M/1 · 22/1/1435H. Amendment to some articles (shown on the law's page at the Bureau of Experts)
Full record of amendments and regulations at the official source
Official text at the Bureau of Experts
The authoritative text is in Arabic; the Bureau of Experts publishes English translations for some laws.
Full official text
The full official text is in Arabic and is reproduced on the Arabic version of this page, as published by the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers. Read the full Arabic text
Library content is simplified general information for awareness only. It is not legal advice and does not replace the official text. Laws change: always check the official source and consult a lawyer before acting. Library data last reviewed: .