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KDIPA timeline for planning

How long does KDIPA take to approve an application?

The situation

KDIPA timelines were not confirmed in sources reviewed.

The law

  • Law No. 116 of 2013 on the promotion of direct investment (KDIPA): KDIPA can licence up to 100% foreign owned entities and grant incentives including tax relief, outside the general 49% limit

What it means for you

Plan for a review period with queries, then incorporation at MOCI and tax registration afterwards. Do not sign Kuwait customer contracts that start before you can legally operate. Ask KDIPA for current timelines when you apply.

What to do

  1. Ask KDIPA for current timelines.
  2. Build a buffer into project plans.
  3. Prepare answers to likely queries.
  4. Plan incorporation steps after approval.

Timelines unverified.

We can do this for youKDIPA licence for a 100% foreign owned entity or branch: KWD 3,000

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