ALPHA LEGAL GROUP
ALPHA LEGAL GROUP
From formation to dispute resolution, our lawyers advise on the full lifecycle of a business in Kuwait — grounded in the specific laws and regulations that govern each area.
Representation before Kuwait’s civil and commercial courts.
Representing individuals and companies before Kuwait’s courts of first instance, appeal, and cassation in commercial, civil, and contractual disputes, alongside settlement negotiation where it best serves the client.
Legal reference: Civil and Commercial Procedures Law No. 38 of 1980
Ongoing legal counsel for Kuwaiti companies and multinational subsidiaries.
We act as ongoing legal counsel to Kuwaiti conglomerates, family businesses, and the local subsidiaries and branches of multinational groups, coordinating day-to-day legal needs with a single point of contact.
Legal reference: Commercial Companies Law No. 1 of 2016 and the Commercial Code No. 68 of 1980
Specialised representation before judicial arbitration bodies and arbitration centres.
Specialised legal representation in commercial disputes before judicial arbitration bodies and arbitration centres, aimed at protecting our clients' rights as effectively as possible.
Legal reference: Law No. 11 of 1995 on Judicial Arbitration in Civil and Commercial Matters, and arbitration provisions in the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law No. 38 of 1980
Choosing the optimal legal form and completing registration and licensing.
We help investors and entrepreneurs establish their legal entities in Kuwait in all forms (LLC, closed shareholding company, single-person company, and others), from choosing the optimal legal form to completing all registration and licensing procedures.
Legal reference: Law No. 1 of 2016 promulgating the Companies Law and its executive regulations
| Single-Person Company | Min. capital 500 KD — 1 partner |
| Limited Liability (WLL) | Min. capital 1,000 KD — 2–50 partners |
| Closed Shareholding (KSCC) | Min. capital 100,000 KD — 5+ partners |
| Public Shareholding (KSC) | Min. capital 1,000,000 KD — 10+ partners |
| Professional Company | No minimum capital — 2+ partners |
Structuring and executing share and asset deals across sectors.
Full-service support on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures — due diligence, deal structuring, sale and purchase agreements, and regulatory approvals for both private transactions and listed-company deals.
Legal reference: Companies Law No. 1 of 2016 and Capital Markets Authority Law No. 7 of 2010
Covering the periodic obligations imposed on companies after formation.
A specialised advisory service covering the periodic obligations imposed on companies after their formation, such as holding the annual general assembly, approving accounts and budgets, updating commercial registry data, and appointing an auditor.
Legal reference: Law No. 1 of 2016 promulgating the Companies Law and its executive regulations
Guiding investors on licensing procedures and available benefits.
Guiding foreign and local investors on licensing procedures and benefits granted under the Direct Investment Promotion Law, including establishing investment entities with up to 100% foreign ownership.
Legal reference: Law No. 116 of 2013 on the Promotion of Direct Investment in the State of Kuwait
Structuring agency, distribution, and franchise arrangements in Kuwait.
Advising local and foreign principals on commercial agency registration, distribution agreements, and franchise structuring in Kuwait, including termination and compensation disputes between agents and principals.
Legal reference: Law No. 13 of 2016 Regulating Commercial Agencies, and its executive regulations
Leave entitlements, gratuity, and lawful vs. arbitrary dismissal.
Labor Law No. 6 of 2010 governs employer-employee relations in Kuwait’s private sector, setting minimum rights on leave, end-of-service gratuity, and protection against arbitrary dismissal — with financial and criminal penalties for violations.
Legal reference: Law No. 6 of 2010 on Labor in the Private Sector
| Annual Leave | 30 days after 1 full year (Art. 70) |
| Sick Leave | 15 paid + 10 half-pay + 10 unpaid (Art. 69) |
| Maternity / Delivery Leave | 70 days paid (Art. 25) |
| Bereavement Leave | 4 days (Art. 73) |
| Hajj Leave | 21 days, once per employment (Art. 74) |
Registering and protecting trademarks and intellectual property rights.
Registration and protection of trademarks and intellectual property rights, and handling infringement disputes before the competent authorities.
Legal reference: Law No. 13 of 2015 approving the GCC Unified Trademark Law
Ensuring compliance with competition protection law.
Legal advice for companies to ensure compliance with the Competition Protection Law and avoid practices harmful to competition or a dominant position, and representing them before the Competition Protection Authority.
Legal reference: Law No. 72 of 2020 on Competition Protection (repealing Law No. 10 of 2007)
Corporate income tax, withholding, and treaty relief for foreign investors.
Foreign companies operating in Kuwait are subject to a flat 15% income tax under Decree No. 3 of 1955, while Kuwaiti and GCC-owned companies are fully exempt. Kuwait has signed double-taxation treaties with more than 65 countries.
Legal reference: Decree No. 3 of 1955 (Income Tax), as amended, and Law No. 116 of 2013 (FDI)
| Income Tax | 15% of net profit — foreign companies |
| Withholding Tax | 15% on payments to non-residents |
| KFAS Contribution | 1% — Kuwaiti shareholding companies |
| National Labor Support | 2.5% — listed Kuwaiti companies |
| Annual Return Deadline | April 15 |
Legal representation and advisory on government tenders and public procurement.
We advise companies participating in public tenders, from registration and pre-qualification through bid submission to award and contracting, and represent clients in grievances and disputes arising from Central Agency for Public Tenders decisions.
Legal reference: Law No. 49 of 2016 on Public Tenders, as amended, and its executive regulations