Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 1924

Prohibition on a non-Kuwaiti engaging in trade in Kuwait personally or through an intermediary unless he has a Kuwaiti partner holding not less than 51% of the total capital of the commercial establishment. The legislature's objective in this prohibition and its connection with public policy. Effect of its violation. Absolute nullity. Those exempted from this prohibition: persons practising simple crafts or small-scale trade, such as itinerant vendors and owners of small shops. Example of what is not considered a small shop. - Assessment of whether the work performed by a non-Kuwaiti constitutes commercial activities which he is prohibited from carrying out. Within the authority of the court of merits. Condition thereof.