Advantages of amending the articles of incorporation under the new system

Ministry of Commerce - Saudi Companies

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Ministry of Commerce has outlined the steps for amending company articles of incorporation in accordance with the new Companies Law, urging existing companies established “prior to its effective date of January 19, 2023” to take the initiative to amend their articles of incorporation. Steps to Amend Articles of Incorporation The Ministry urged companies to visit the “Business Platform” (business.sa), access the “Amendment of Articles of Incorporation/Bylaws” service, select “Harmonization” as the reason for the amendment, and submit … Read more

Saudi Arabia to lead the region in venture capital by 2023

International Monetary Fund Riyadh office market

Reading time: 2 MinutesFor the first time, in a historic achievement, Saudi Arabia topped the list of countries in the Middle East and North Africa region in terms of total venture capital investment in 2023, according to “MAGNiTT,” which specializes in publishing venture capital data on startups in the region. This reflects the Kingdom’s progress across various economic and financial sectors under the Kingdom’s Vision … Read more

Commerce invites companies to amend the Memorandum of Association according to the new system via the “Business Platform”

Ministry of Commerce Financial Statements Filing

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe Ministry of Commerce has called on existing companies established “prior to the effective date of the new Companies Law on January 19, 2023” to take the initiative to amend their articles of incorporation in accordance with the new Companies Law, through the “Business Platform” operated by the Saudi Center for Economic Affairs. The Ministry clarified that the amendment of articles of incorporation is in accordance with Royal Decree No. (M/132) dated 1/12/1443 AH, which stipulates that … Read more

30 articles in the off-plan real estate sales and leasing system limit violations

Public Authority for Real Estate - Off-plan Selling

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Real Estate Authority has confirmed that the “Off-Plan Real Estate Sales and Leasing” system; aims to regulate the sale and lease of off-plan real estate projects and to enhance transparency and disclosure to ensure the protection of the rights of all parties to the contractual relationship; Its implementation also aims to reduce violations in the off-plan real estate development sector and, together with the real estate legislative framework, contributes to … Read more

Total sales of cement companies in Saudi Arabia fell in December

Reading time: < 1 MinuteTotal sales by cement companies in Saudi Arabia fell by 51% in December to 4.39 million tons, compared to 4.63 million tons recorded during the same period last year. Despite the decline in total sales, eight companies recorded an increase in sales last December, led by “Arabian Cement” with a 55.91% increase and ”Umm Al-Qura Cement” with a … Read more

More than 3400 building permits issued through Baladi platform in Al Bahah in 2023

Reading time: < 1 MinuteIn 2023, the Al-Baha Region Secretariat and its affiliated municipalities issued 3,406 building permits for various sectors, in addition to 6,803 commercial licenses and 1,703 excavation permits. The Secretariat carries out its work in accordance with the strategy of the Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing, which focuses on providing services to residents in a convenient and flexible manner tailored to their needs based on specific criteria, and on facilitating the process of obtaining permits… Read more

Qatar's real estate sector rebounds in 2023 400 million riyals in a week

Reading time: 2 MinutesReal estate transaction volume in Qatar during the period from December 24 to 28 reached approximately 400 million Qatari riyals, according to an announcement by the Qatari Ministry of Justice. The ministry said in a statement that the volume of real estate transactions in sales contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department reached 372 million and 337 thousand riyals, while the total value of sales contracts for the real estate bulletin … Read more

Bahrain records real estate deals worth 6.1 million dinars in 2024

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe value of real estate transactions completed in Bahrain by the end of the first week of 2024 totaled approximately 6.1 million dinars, comprising 141 transactions. The Bahrain Land Survey and Real Estate Registration Authority stated that these transactions were completed through three sessions over just three days during the first week of 2024, due to … Read more

Video | Steps for in rem registration of real estate in the real estate transactions platform

Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATKA) has outlined the steps for registering real estate on the Real Estate Transactions Platform. The Authority explained via its account on the «X» platform that «property can be registered by visiting the Authority’s website, selecting Zakat, Tax, and Customs e-Services, then Tax Services, and finally selecting Real Estate Transactions Tax.» After that, access the service and select the account type «Individuals» … Read more

Starting January 15 Electronic payment of residential leases is mandatory

Public Authority for Real Estate spokesperson Tayseer Al-Mafraj

Reading time: < 1 MinuteTaysir Al-Mufarraj, a spokesperson for the General Real Estate Authority, said, that the decision to pay through digital channels comes in accordance with the Cabinet’s resolution to put in place all necessary arrangements to provide an electronic payment service for rent payments, to protect the rights of all parties involved in the rental process, and to enhance transparency. He added during an interview with Al-Ikhbariya TV that the decision applies only to «residential lease contracts,» explaining that commercial contracts … Read more