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Saudi Arabia has approved a new Commercial Transactions Law covering sales, supply agreements, agents, payment documents and business records. If you run a company here or are preparing to open one, these are the parts of your business to review as the law comes into effect.
A Saudi employee’s salary affects how much they count towards Nitaqat. The general wage threshold for full counting is set to rise from SAR 4,000 to SAR 5,000, then SAR 6,000. Employers should check what that means for their team and payroll budget.
A new 70% requirement starts on 14 February 2027 for businesses with at least three workers in the three listed project-management jobs.
HRSD previous project-management guide ↗The ministry has extended the correction period for two specified types of work-permit case. This is not a general waiver of fees or residency requirements.
Both groups in the 2026 decision are now in force. The final group took effect on 4 October 2026, and the rule starts from the first worker in a listed job.
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