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Why Kuwait?
Advantages of the Most Closed Country of the Middle East
  • Access to a High-Income Market
    Kuwait offers direct entry into a small but extremely high-spending economy, where demand for professional, technical, and niche services consistently exceeds supply.
  • Predictable Regulatory Framework
    Despite its closed nature, Kuwait follows clear legal structures, making compliance manageable when processes are handled correctly and documents are prepared in advance.
  • Strong Purchasing Power and Low Competition
    Local consumers and institutions possess one of the highest per-capita incomes in the world, while foreign competition remains very limited — a rare combination in the GCC.
  • Advantageous Position for B2B and Government Projects
    Kuwait’s market is heavily driven by public sector contracts and large corporate clients, providing opportunities for established international companies with quality standards.
  • Relocation and Residency Support
    Kuwait allows structured investor and employee residency routes; our team assists with every step — from visas to civil ID issuance and regulatory onboarding.
  • Regional Presence Without Substance
    Many service-based companies can operate through compliant structures while maintaining teams in neighboring hubs like Bahrain or UAE, reducing costs while serving Kuwaiti clients.
How It Works
Document Collection & Pre-Approval Check
1-3 Days
Trade Name Reservation
2-5 Days
Activity & Structure Approval
5 Days
Memorandum Drafting & Signing (MoA)
2 Days
Commercial Registration (CR) Issuance
7-10 Days
Office Lease & Address Compliance
3-5 Days
Bank Account Application
10-20 Days
Immigration Setup & Establishment File
3-4 Days
Investor & Employee Visa Processing
10-14 Days
Operational Activation
1-3 Days
Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA) is a specialized government agency in the State of Kuwait that promotes and regulates foreign direct investments
While standard Kuwaiti commercial law requires a local partner holding at least 51% of shares, Kuwait allows 100% foreign ownership through special approval from KDIPA for projects that fall under investment, technology, industrial or specialized service activities. KDIPA-licensed companies operate without a local sponsor, enjoy full repatriation of profits, and can participate in government and private tenders on equal terms.

We prepare and manage the full application process for obtaining a 100% foreign-owned license through KDIPA, including project justification, compliance documentation, financial projections, government liaison, and coordination of all approvals until the investment license is issued.

KDIPA application processing takes around 4-6 weeks.
Price List for company formation in Mainland of Kuwait
Fees are estimates and may be modified in line with the complexity and regulatory profile of the engagement
Company Formation Package
KWD 3,500
Trade name reservation, activity pre-approval, MoA drafting, notarization coordination, CR issuance, and full government liaison.
Government LICENSE fees
from KWD 1,500
Commercial license issuance, chamber registration, sector approvals where required.
Bank account assistance
KWD 1,500
Appointment scheduling, compliance coordination, capital deposit support, documentation preparation for local banks.
Payroll & WPS Activation
KWD 500
Employer registration in the Wage Protection System and compliance configuration.
KDIPA Eligibility & Application Support
from KWD 2,500
Full preparation of KDIPA investment application, economic justification, documentation, submission, and liaison until approval.
Office Lease (Mandatory)
from KWD 250 per month
Compliance-approved office lease with tenancy contract for CR and municipal requirements.
Municipality / Address Compliance
KWD 320
Registration of company’s official municipal address and verification procedures.
Establishment File & Immigration Setup
KWD 350
Opening establishment file, employer registration in the immigration system, and initial labor file setup.
Investor Residency (Civil ID)
KWD 600
Entry visa, medical, biometrics, and Civil ID issuance for investors or foreign managers.
Employee Visa Quota Application
KWD 600
Review, preparation, and submission of quota requests for future staff hiring.
Get a Full Quotation
To receive a detailed quotation, please submit your request through the form below.
Expect a response within one business day.
Verifying ownership
We comply with the law, therefore, we will ask you to provide several documents for a company establishment
  • International Passport
    And all foreign IDs and Residence Permits
  • KYC & UBO Forms Signed
    Each investor must sign these forms required by the law
  • Corporate Set of Documents
    If the investor is a legal entity, we will conduct a professional review to determine the exact documents that must be provided
IMPORTANT: Be cautious when registering a company in Kuwait with a local partner holding 51%, as poorly structured arrangements often leave foreign investors without real control, protection, or legal leverage.
What Sets Our Practice Apart in Kuwait?
We provide full-scope legal, corporate, and compliance services for foreign investors entering one of the most closed markets in the Middle East - Kuwait.
Our practice is the only English-language advisory that can reliably deliver company formation, licensing, and residency in Kuwait without guesswork or third-hand intermediaries.

We manage the full process: activity approval, MoA drafting in Arabic and English, notarization, compliant office arrangements, ministry submissions, and ongoing coordination with local authorities. Our team ensures every step follows Kuwait’s strict regulatory sequence - critical in a system that remains largely offline and difficult to navigate without direct presence.

Beyond incorporation, we support clients with bank account opening, immigration workflows, Civil ID issuance, KDIPA applications for 100% foreign ownership, and day-to-day compliance. Working directly with government bodies and verified local partners, we provide the stable, predictable execution that foreign investors cannot obtain through typical online providers - making us the only firm able to guide English-speaking clients through Kuwait with accuracy and confidence.
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Phone: +973 1726 1634
General Matters: services@khanconsultant.com
Commercial Inquiries: alexander@khanconsultant.com
Working hours: daily, from 9:00 to 17:00