Kuwait		Info-Prod Country Guide
CHARACTERISTICS   INDICATORS   THE ECONOMY   INVESTMENT ISSUES   PROJECTS   PROSPECTS

Contents

Economic Review Principal Commercial and Political Characteristics General Commercial Outlook Political Outlook Economic Indicators The Economy General Oil Sector Non-Oil Sector Balance of Payments Reforms Investment Issues Privatization Stock Exchange Current and Projected Projects General Build Operate Transfer Franchising Best Business Prospects     NOTICE The information presented here was last updated in 1998.  For more up to date information, please contact us

Legal Review Judiciary Common Courts System  Summary Courts Courts of First Instance High Court of Appeals Superior Constitutional Court  Business Forms and Structures Companies Law     Limited Liability Companies     Joint Stock Companies Partnerships     General Partnerships     Limited Partnerships Joint Ventures Branch Offices  Commercial Agency and Representation     General     Commercial Agency     Commercial Representation  Currency and Banking  Foreign Currency Banking     Commercial Banks     Other Financial Institutions  Intellectual Property Patents Trademarks and Service Marks Copyright  Taxation Tax Basis Tax Rates Tax Administration  Investment and Trade Issues General Investment Laws Trade Agreements Customs  Public Sector Procurement  Labor Law  Environmental Law

IN BRIEF: Population 2.2 million (1998) Religions 85% Muslim (Shi'ite 30%, Sunni 45%, other 10%). Christian, Hindu, Parsi and other 15%. Government Constitutional Monarchy Languages  Arabic (English is widely spoken) Work Week Public Sector: Saturday - Thursday 8:30 - 12:30 Banking: Sunday - Thursday 8:30 - 12:30 Monetary Unit Kuwaiti Dinar (KD) Exchange Rate KD 0.3026/US$ 1