Saudi commerce ministry sets 90-day deadline for business licenses
Businesses must obtain required licenses within 90 days of registration or face cancellation.
At a glance
- Businesses must obtain required licenses within 90 days of Commercial Register registration
- Failure to comply will result in cancellation of activity registration
- The requirement applies to activities subject to licensing under the Commercial Register Law
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has instructed commercial establishments to obtain necessary licenses within 90 days of registering in the Commercial Register. The ministry warned that failure to comply with the Commercial Register Law and its Implementing Regulations would result in cancellation of the activity's registration.
According to Article 4 of the Implementing Regulations, traders must secure a license within the specified period for activities subject to licensing. The registration will be cancelled if the deadline passes without the required license being issued, or if a trader fails to provide proof of practising an activity that does not require a license.
Why it matters
The directive clarifies compliance obligations for businesses operating in the country and establishes enforcement mechanisms for licensing requirements.
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