Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 3467

Prohibition on a non-Kuwaiti engaging in commerce unless he has a Kuwaiti partner holding at least 51% of the capital. The rationale for this prohibition. Its connection with public policy. Violation of this prohibition entails absolute nullity. - 683 - Contract for work - When an act is considered commercial: when undertaken with speculative intent to achieve financial profit, even if performed by a person who is not a merchant. Drawing that inference. A matter of fact. - Contracts for constructing, altering, restoring and demolishing immovable property where the contractor undertakes to provide raw materials or supply workers. Commercial acts regardless of the capacity or intention of the person performing them.