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Key Reforms to Saudi Labor Law Now in Force: A Summary of the 2025 Amendments

May 11, 2025
On 19 February 2025 (corresponding to 20/08/1446H), the recent amendments to the Saudi Labor Law (the “Amendments”), promulgated by Royal Decree No. 51/M dated 23/08/1446H, officially entered into force. These Amend...

Saudi Arabia Adopts New Rules for Ultimate Beneficial Owners

May 11, 2025
On 22 Shaban 1446H corresponding to 21 February 2025, the Saudi Official Gazette “Umm-Al-Qura” published the Minister of Commerce’s Decree No. 235 dated 13/08/1446H regarding the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Rules...

Amendments to the Accounting and Auditing Profession Law

May 11, 2025
On 22 Sha’ban 1446H (corresponding to 21 February 2025), the Official Gazette published Royal Decree No. 169/M dated 10/08/1446H, approving a series of amendments to the Accounting and Auditing Profession Law, origi...

New Personal Status Regulations Enhance Protections for Women, Children, and Heirs in Saudi Arabia

May 11, 2025
On 22 Sha’ban 1446H (corresponding to 21 February 2025), the Prime Minister approved the Implementing Regulation of the Personal Status Law (the “Implementing Regulation”), which entered into force on the same date...

Enforcement of Financial Settlement Rules for Anti-Corruption Crimes in Saudi Arabia

May 11, 2025
Pursuant to Royal Decree No. 303/A dated 30/07/1446H (corresponding to 30 January 2025), the Rules for Financial Settlement of Anti-Corruption Crimes (the “Rules”) have been formally approved and adopted. These Rule...

Saudi Arabia Approves New Road Transport Law

May 11, 2025
On 29 Sha’ban 1446H (corresponding to 28 February 2025), the Official Gazette published Royal Decree No. 188/M, issued on 24/08/1446H, approving the new Road Transport Law (the “Law”), which repeals and replaces the...

Saudi Government Sets Framework for Vehicle Procurement and Leasing: Key Insights

May 11, 2025
On 22 Sha’ban 1446H (corresponding to 21 February 2025), the Official Gazette published Cabinet Decree No. (545) dated 28/07/1446H, approving the Regulations for the Purchase and Lease of Vehicles by Government Enti...

New Saudi Commercial Register and Trade Names Laws: Navigating the Changes

October 29, 2024
Overview On October 4, 2024, the Saudi government issued Royal Decree No. (83/M), enacting the New Saudi Commercial Register and Trade Names Laws. Set to take effect 180 days after publication, these laws replace ex...

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