Monograph explaining the current state of commercial law and business practice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as well as the early laws of Islam. Tax and related laws are dealt with.

2009 Edition - Legal Aspects of Doing Business in the Middle East 2009, with nearly 400 pages, provides a survey of the requirements for doing business and investing in the Middle East. The reports are prepared by local business practitioners and offer practical insights into issues relating to selection of form for doing business, incentives, taxation, labor and employment, liabilities, and dispute resolution. The publication is replaced by an updated volume annually. Purchase of print version includes 24/7 online access. A 10% discount applies to a subscription for next year's update. A 25% discount applies to a subscription for three years of updates. Discounts are applied after purchase by rebate from publisher.

In this landmark publication, the world's leading expert in the legal system of Saudi Arabia explains and documents the uncodified principles of contract, tort, and property that frame the business laws of the Kingdom. Drawing on 8,500 newly published court decisions, as well as on statutory law, interviews and a wide range of other material, the book sets out to determine the actual practice of Saudi courts in these spheres, both substantively and as to reasoning and procedure. With unique insights into and understanding of this fascinating jurisdiction, this book simply must be read by all engaged with law or business in the region. Also, given its focus on how certain Islamic legal rules and principles are applied in practice, the book will prove an invaluable resource for scholars of Islamic law past and present.

Now greatly expanded, with new sections covering the new Saudi mortgage law, dispute resolution and more!Doing business in Saudi Arabia can be perilous for the new enterprise but promises rich rewards. Those who wish to tap the commercial riches of doing business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia need this book. Unlike other books about doing business in the Kingdom, this practical guide will help you avoid the mistakes and pitfalls for the unwary. Among the topics covered are:Corporate FormationGovernment ContractsTort LawSaudi Powers of AttorneyBanking SystemIslamic FinancingOpening Bank AccountsCapital MarketsSecurities BusinessPrivate PlacementsForeign InvestmentImport StandardsCustomsContractor ClassificationTypes of Business EntitiesAgency and DistributionReal PropertyMortgage and Finance LawsConveyancingLiquidationLabor LawIntellectual PropertyTaxation (yes, there are taxes in Saudi Arabia)MiningE-Commerce and Data ProtectionWTO IssuesCorrupt PracticesDispute ResolutionThe New Saudi Arbitration Law...and more.Similar books sell for two or three times the price. Newly revised as of March, 2013, this book is an indispensable tool for any company seeking to open new business lines in the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia has attracted investment from companies of all sizes-from closely-held companies to multinational conglomerates in the energy, defense, healthcare, finance and other sectors. What these companies have in common is a plethora of business opportunities, government contracts and widespread demand for goods and services. At the same time, doing business in Saudi Arabia can be riddled with challenges, including laws in a constant state of flux, the lack of binding judicial precedent and key regulations that remain unpublished. These challenges highlight the need for a clear guide that explains Saudi law not only as it is written, but also as it is applied. This need is fulfilled in the present volume. Beginning with a general introduction to Islamic law (Shariʿa), this Legal Guide outlines the many legal aspects of doing business in Saudi Arabia, from trade, agency and distribution to government tenders and procurement, labor law, mergers and acquisitions. The book, providing an overview of laws such as tax and privacy regulations applicable to all companies, concludes with a discussion of arbitration, litigation and other forms of dispute resolution available in Saudi Arabia.