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Companies Law

Governs the formation, management, governance, conversion, merger and liquidation of companies, replacing the Companies Law of 1437H.

Royal Decree M/1321/12/1443H · 30 June 2022Corporate & Business

In brief

Governs the formation, management, governance, conversion, merger and liquidation of companies, replacing the Companies Law of 1437H.

What it covers

  • Company forms, including the LLC and the simplified joint stock company
  • Rights of partners and shareholders, duties of managers and directors
  • Conversion, merger and division
  • Liquidation

Timeline

  1. Issued: Royal Decree M/132 · 1/12/1443H
  2. In force · 26/6/1444H

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