Corporate · Legal glossary
Trade nameIn Arabic: الاسم التجاري
Definition
Trade name is الاسم التجاري in Arabic. The Saudi Trade Names Law defines it as the name a trader uses in carrying on business so as to be distinguished from others.
How it varies across the GCC
That is article 1 of the Trade Names Law (Royal Decree M/83 of 19/3/1446H). Article 5 of the Companies Law is a verified citation for this page. Its operative rule is not restated here. The UAE and the other states are under review.
The rules that apply to a specific matter depend on the state, any free zone involved and the current text of the law, so check the official source before relying on them.
Basis by country
| Country | Basis |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Under review |
| Saudi Arabia | Trade Names Law, article 1 (Royal Decree M/83 of 19/3/1446H): the name a trader uses in carrying on business so as to be distinguished from others. Companies Law, article 5, is a verified citation. Its rule is not restated here. |
| Bahrain | Under review |
| Qatar | Under review |
| Kuwait | Under review |
| Oman | Under review |
Sources
Official texts for the points on this page. General information, not legal advice. An article number is cited only where it was verified.
- Saudi Trade Names Law, art. 1https://laws.boe.gov.sa/BoeLaws/Laws/LawDetails/d4801a45-7f76-4414-bdca-b20900db6fc4/1
- Saudi Companies Law, art. 5https://laws.boe.gov.sa/BoeLaws/Laws/LawDetails/a8376aea-1bc3-49d4-9027-aed900b555af/1