🇰🇼 Cost of Setting Up in Kuwait
Complete cost breakdown for company formation in Kuwait — formation fees, annual compliance, office space, and structure-specific costs.
Cost Overview
Cost Breakdown (USD)
Formation Cost
KWD 1,500 – 8,000 ($4,900 – $26,000)Annual Compliance
KWD 2,000 – 12,000 ($6,500 – $39,000)Office Space
KWD 3,000 – 24,000/year ($9,750 – $78,000)Cost by Structure
Company with Limited Liability (WLL)
Minimum CapitalKWD 1,000 (~$3,250) — relatively low for the GCC
Annual CostKWD 2,000 – 8,000 depending on activity and compliance requirements
Setup Timeline4–8 weeks
Kuwaiti Shareholding Company (Closed) (KSC (Closed))
Minimum CapitalKWD 10,000 (~$32,500) — higher commitment than WLL
Annual CostKWD 5,000 – 20,000 including mandatory audit and compliance
Setup Timeline6–10 weeks
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