Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 2747

Prohibition on a non-Kuwaiti engaging in trade in Kuwait personally or through investment unless he has a Kuwaiti partner holding no less than 51% of the total capital of the business. The legislature's purpose in this prohibition and its connection with public policy. Effect of contravention. Absolute nullity. Persons practising simple crafts or petty trade, such as itinerant vendors and owners of small shops, are excepted from this prohibition. Example. - Assessment of whether or not the work performed by a non-Kuwaiti constitutes commercial activities he is prohibited from undertaking. Within the trial court's authority. Condition for this.