Doing Business in Saudi Arabia - Softcover

Newly revised as of March, 2013, this book is an indispensable tool for any company seeking to open new business lines in the Kingdom. The book covers the new Saudi mortgage law, arbitration code 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 Formation, Government Contracts, Tort Law, Saudi Powers of Attorney, Banking System, Islamic Finance, Opening Bank Accounts, Securities Business, Private Placements, Foreign Investment, Import Standards, Customs, Contractor Classification, Types of Business Entities, Agency and Distribution, Real Property, Mortgage and Finance Laws, Conveyancing, Liquidation, Labor Law, Intellectual Property, Taxation, Mining, E-Commerce and Data Protection, WTO Issues, Corrupt Practices, Dispute Resolution...and more. Similar books sell for two or three times the price.

The author, Michael O'Kane, has many years of experience working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and as a legal consultant to SAGIA, the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority. He routinely advises foreign investment banks, funds, regulators and governments on Saudi legal issues.