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What is the company registry in Kuwait?
Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Company Search / The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Commercial Area # 9, Al-Shuhadaa St. Kuwait City
About Kuwait
The Kuwait Companies Registry is located in Kuwait City and was founded in 1959.
Kuwait officially the State of Kuwait is a country in West Asia and the geopolitical region known as the Middle East. The main language of Kuwait is Arabic which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as English and French spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Kuwaiti dinar . The population of Kuwait is over 4.98 million.
Kuwait Economy
The Real GDP in Kuwait is in the region of $225.481 billion with a GDP per capita of $46,500. Kuwait economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Kuwait are crude petroleum, refined petroleum, natural gas, hydrocarbons, plastics.
Main Trading Partners of Kuwait
The leading export and import partners for Kuwait are:
Exports: China 25%, India 13%, Japan 13%, Taiwan 7%, UK 5%
Imports: China 18%, UAE 10%, USA 9%, Saudi Arabia 6%, Japan 6%
Kuwait Certificate of Incorporation
The Kuwait Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Kuwait Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Kuwait company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Kuwait register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Kuwait customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Kuwait Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Kuwait the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Kuwait Company Name
Kuwait Company Number
Kuwait Company Status (active or not active)
Kuwait Company Type
Kuwait Company Address
Kuwait Company Phone + Fax Number
Kuwait Company Website
Kuwait Company Email
Do you need to register / sign up at the Kuwait Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Kuwait register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Kuwait
There are over 70,000 companies registered in Kuwait.
Types of Companies in Kuwait
Businesses in Kuwait can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Kuwait General partnership
Kuwait Limited partnership
Kuwait Partnership based on shares
Kuwait Limited liability company (LLC)
Kuwait Public joint-stock company
Kuwait Private joint-stock company
Kuwait Holding Company
Kuwait Branch
Kuwait Common company
Kuwait Private company
Can you order a Kuwait Apostille Certificate?
No, Kuwait has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Kuwait has not agreed to this Kuwait company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Kuwait Company Registry?
The Kuwait Company Register is in Arabic and English languages.
Kuwait Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Kuwait has 90 embassies abroad, as well as 13 consulates and three other representations.
Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait, hosts 112 embassies, and in addition there is one consulate and another two representations located in Kuwait.
Kuwait Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Kuwait. Our local partner is based in Kuwait City which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Kuwait including Al Jahra, Hawally, Mangaf and Ahmadi. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Kuwait Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Kuwait from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Kuwait Moody's rating: A1 (first obtained in 2020)
Kuwait Standard & Poors rating: AA- (first obtained in 2020)
Kuwait Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Kuwait Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Kuwait.
Kuwait Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Kuwait. Our specialist Kuwait skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Kuwait Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Kuwait Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Kuwait. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Kuwait Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Kuwait?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Kuwait?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Kuwait?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.