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KDIPA

Kuwait's FDI gateway under Law 116/2013.

What
Up to 100% foreign ownership and up to a 10-year tax holiday for investors.
Who
Foreign investors and companies establishing in Kuwait.
Cost
No equity — service or permission
Status
Active

Checked · September 2026 · kdipa.gov.kw · How we check ↗

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In detail

KDIPA is an FDI authority in Kuwait. Kuwait's FDI gateway under Law 116/2013. Up to 100% foreign ownership, up to 10-year tax holiday, land grants.

Amount
Up to 100% foreign ownership · Up to 10-year tax holiday
Services
  • 100% foreign ownership
  • 10-yr tax exemption
  • Land grants
  • One-Stop Shop
Status
Active

What the source says

“Enabling 100% Foreign Ownership in Businesses”

kdipa.gov.kw · seen September 2026

“KDIPA is one of the economic implementing arms of the country performing developmental, promotional, regulatory, and advocacy roles.”

kdipa.gov.kw/about-kdipa · seen September 2026

“To create an investor-focused ecosystem fuelling high-impact investments in innovation and sustainable growth in Kuwait”

kdipa.gov.kw/about-kdipa · seen September 2026

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Sources

Primary source · kdipa.gov.kw · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/kuwait-direct-investment-prom · Checked September 2026