Who is using your business bank account?
An accountant or authorised signatory may handle the payments. The owner still needs to know where the money comes from, where it goes and how it relates to the business.
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Qiwa training disclosure: what your team needs to report
For establishments with 50 or more workers, this is an annual return about training. HR and finance need to account for what took place, what it cost and the plans for the following year.
DeadlineReminder issued · 2 Nov 2026
Saudi activity licences: when the 90-day deadline applies
If you add an activity to your Saudi Commercial Register (CR) and it requires a licence, the normal deadline to obtain it is 90 days from the date that activity was registered. For a shop that needs a municipal licence, that means getting its Baladiya licence through Balady. Other activities may need a licence from a sector authority.
EffectiveReminder issued · 1 Nov 2026
Saudi Arabia approves new rules for business transactions
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.
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Nitaqat salary thresholds to rise: what employers need to plan
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.
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