Oversight of Freelance Businesses

[bonk]

Kuwait is increasing oversight of freelancers, requiring licensed individuals to annually submit bank statements, financial reports, and social media or platform data to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Ministry will report compliance to the Public Authority for Manpower.

The move aligns with Cabinet Decision No. 391 of 2001 and its amendments. Licensed companies must display their commercial registration number in all official accounts and transactions, while the Ministry retains authority to define, modify, or cancel freelance activities as needed.

[EmTeam]

Annual reporting of bank statements + social media data feels heavy-handed Kuwait’s freelancer oversight looks intense.

[jacson4]

Linking freelance work to financial + platform reporting shows how serious Kuwait is about control + compliance. Big shift for independents. ️