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Corporate & Company Formation

MAK is recognized as one of the leading law firms in Saudi Arabia, providing comprehensive legal support to both local and international businesses. Our team of seasoned lawyers and legal consultants brings a wealth of experience in corporate matters and company incorporation, catering to a diverse and extensive clientele.

MAK provides expert consultation across a broad range of corporate and commercial law matters, with a dedicated team for company incorporation. The process of incorporating local or foreign companies in Saudi Arabia is multi-faceted as it involves selecting the appropriate legal structure, coordinating procedures with several government authorities, and carefully drafting key documents such as the company’s bylaws or articles of association. It also includes preparing governance frameworks and internal regulations necessary for the company’s operational launch and integration into the national economy. MAK has extensive experience in company incorporation and is proud to have successfully established a wide range of companies across Saudi Arabia. Our deep understanding of the legal, economic, and regulatory challenges, combined with practical market insights, allows us to craft tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of each client’s business activity. We leverage this expertise to deliver efficient, client-focused legal services that drive successful outcomes and long-term growth.

Services provided by MAK

MAK provides legal advice and services, including inter alia, the following matters:

  1. Advising on corporate and commercial law in general;
  2. Advising on international transactions;
  3. Advising on matters pertaining to foreign investment law, including the foreign direct investment strategy in Saudi Arabia;
  4. Forming and associating mixed and foreign limited liability companies (LLC’s) before MISA;
  5. Preparing joint venture agreements;
  6. Preparing and advising on shareholders agreements, share purchase agreements, share transfer agreements;
  7. Establishing and associating BVI companies on behalf of Saudi clients;
  8. Advising on corporate governance issues and board contractual agreements.
  9. Establishing offshore and free zone companies in UAE on behalf of Saudi clients;
  10. Advising on mergers and acquisitions transactions; and
  11. Initial public share offerings

Completed and ongoing projects

Our firm has successfully advised on a wide range of corporate matters ensuring the highest standards of legal expertise and service across these areas, including, but not limited to, the following:

1: MAK continues to advise and represent a reputable Saudi company in connection with the Head Quarter Business Park Tower (“HQBP”) in all its legal matters and contracts. The HQBP is the largest business tower in the Western province and a landmark in Jeddah, situated on the prestigious Jeddah Corniche and with an estimated value in excess of 2.25 bllion SAR (600 mllion USD). The HQBP consists of approximately 75,000 SqM of built-up area and has been envisioned as a state of the art and building. MAK’s legal services in connection with the HQBP include, but are not limited to, preparing and advising on the following:

  • Purchase Agreements of the HQBP units;
  • the Lease Agreements of the HQBP units;
  • the Middleman Agreements related to the sale of the HQBP units;
  • the Design Contracting Contracts of the HQBP;
  • the Electromechanical Contracting Contracts of the HQBP;
  • the Construction Agreement of the HQBP “FIDIC contract”;
  • on a Design-Build-Operate Contract (“DBO”);
  • the Construction Supervision Agreement of the HQBP;
  • the Marketing Consultancy Agreements;
  • the Operation And Maintenance Service Agreement of the HQBP;
  • carrying out all the required procedures to obtain the off-plan license to sell the units of the HQBP from the competent government bodies in Saudi Arabia;
  • providing comprehensive legal opinions regarding all aspects of the owners’ association of the HQBP; and
  • preparing and advising on a big number of contracting and services agreements in relation to the HQBP and its units. MAK also provided several corporate legal services in connection with the HQBP.

2: MAK prepared the Articles of Association for a reputable Saudi company operating in the manufacturing of medicines and cosmetics, and advised on amendments to the articles of association for both LLC’s and joint stock companies, ensuring full compliance with applicable Saudi corporate laws and regulations.

3: MAK advised and prepared the legal documentation for the transfer of a sole proprietorship – Maher Luqman Contracting Company to a LLC.

4: MAK advised and handled the conversion of a sole proprietorship – Al-Amjad Establishment to a LLC.

5: MAK established and advised one the largest LLC in Saudi Arabia engaged in exporting and importing goods.

6: MAK established and advised one the largest LLC in Saudi Arabia engaged in organization and margining event and exhibitions.

7: MAK established and advised a reputable LLC in Saudi Arabia engaged in repairing and maintaining airports, railways and infrastructure facilities.

8: MAK established and advised a LLC in Saudi Arabia engaged in publishing, printing and distribution.

9: MAK established and advised a LLC company in Saudi Arabia engaged in establishing training centers and providing training courses. 

10: MAK established and advised a company in Saudi Arabia engaged in establishing a blood bank, medical laboratories, wholesale and retail trade in medical equipment and devices, hospital supplies and handicapped devices.

11: MAK prepared and advised on minutes of meetings for general assemblies and boards of directors.

12: MAK prepared and advised on board of director’s resolutions and partner’s resolution JSC listed joint-stock holders.

13: MAK has attended general assemblies and boards of directors’ meetings as legal advisors.

14: MAK advised on and amended articles of association of LLC and joint-stock companies.

15: MAK advised on opening branches for commercial companies and individual establishments.

16: MAK established and advised a company in Saudi Arabia operating in the Umrah and Hajj (pilgrimage) sector, and also amended the AoA of a well-established Saudi company providing Umrah services.

17: MAK advised on and amended the AoA to raise the share capital of a reputable Saudi fashion company.

18: MAK prepared and advised on a range of high-level corporate matters for Sunbulah Group, a leading closed Joint Stock Company (JSC) with listed shareholders. This included preparing and advising on the minutes of General Assembly and Board of Directors meetings, as well as drafting board and partners’ resolutions to ensure full compliance with Saudi regulatory and corporate governance requirements. MAK also prepared and advised on the full legal process for the conversion of Sunbulah Group from a LLC into a closed JSC, managing all aspects of corporate structuring and regulatory compliance.

19: MAK established and advised a mixed-capital LLC in Saudi Arabia engaged in tourism.

20: MAK established and advised the most famous company in Saudi Arabia engaged in the production and sale of traditional Saudi clothing.

21: MAK established and advised one of the largest real estate development companies in Saudi Arabia, with a share capital of SAR 190 million, providing end-to-end legal support throughout its incorporation and corporate structuring.

22: MAK established and advised a LLC in Saudi Arabia engaged in industrial development activities.

23: MAK established an industrial LLC company to establish a factory to manufacture woods and furniture. 

24: MAK established and advised a LLC in Saudi Arabia engaged in international information and communication technology.

25: MAK established and advised a LLC in Saudi Arabia engaged in facilities management.

26: MAK established and advised a company in Saudi Arabia engaged in media services.

27: MAK established and advised a company in Saudi Arabia engaged in advertising and design services.

28: MAK established and advised a company in Saudi Arabia engaged in inspection and surveying.

29: MAK established and advised a company in Saudi Arabia engaged in transportation and distribution of sleeping supplies and accessories. 

30: MAK advised a company in Saudi Arabia engaged in the manufacturing and retail of a well-known brand of sandals, footwear accessories, and leather products, providing comprehensive legal support across its commercial operations.

31: MAK advised on the transfer of a sole proprietorship to a Saudi industrial company operating in the steel manufacturing sector, including securing the necessary industrial license from the relevant regulatory authorities in Saudi Arabia.

32: MAK advised a closed joint-stock company in Saudi Arabia on corporate governance matters in connection with its board of directors.

33: MAK established and advised a free zone company in Jebel Ali, UAE, on behalf of a prominent Saudi company, providing comprehensive legal support throughout the incorporation process and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements in the UAE.

34: MAK established and advised a free zone company in Jebel Ali, UAE, in collaboration with a UAE law firm, providing comprehensive legal support throughout the incorporation process and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements in the UAE.

35: MAK advised on the establishment of offshore and free zone companies in the UAE for Saudi clients, providing a comparative analysis of the legal and commercial advantages of each structure, in collaboration with a UAE law firm.

36: MAK advised and established multiple companies in the UK on behalf of Saudi clients, in collaboration with a well-known UK-based law firm.

MAK is a Saudi full-service law firm that has been providing bilingual multi-jurisdictional, quality and dependable legal services in KSA since 2004

Contact Info

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Fax: +966 (0)12 6503-191

mak@maklawfirm.net

Address

Al-Sultan Center
3rd floor
office # 304 Madinah Rd, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia