Kuwait: Compliance

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Decree-Law No. 78 Of 2026 On Combating Commercial Concealment
Kuwait has enacted its first standalone law criminalizing commercial concealment, commonly known as 'fronting' or hidden ownership arrangements. The legislation establishes dual prohibitions on unlicensed economic activity and enabling concealment, while extending criminal liability to company management and offering financial rewards to whistleblowers. Set to take effect in early 2027, this regulatory framework aims to enhance business transparency and ensure foreign investment flows through compliant stru
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Kuwait Updates Its UBO Rules: What Ministerial Decision No. 156 Of 2026 Means For Companies And Investors
Kuwait's Ministry of Commerce and Industry has dramatically shortened the compliance deadlines for beneficial ownership disclosure, compressing the filing window from 60 days to just 15 days. Companies must now establish UBO registers, notify nominee arrangements, and submit ownership data to the registrar within this compressed timeframe, creating immediate operational pressure and heightened penalty exposure.
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GLA & Company
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