Up to 3 years in jail and KD 100,000 fines for commercial concealment

A new decree law targeting commercial concealment takes effect in February 2027. It punishes running a business on a commercial licence registered in another person's name with one to three years in prison and a fine of KD 10,000 to KD 100,000, or the value of the profits obtained, whichever is greater, or either penalty alone. Informants may receive a reward of up to 10% of the fines collected.