Effective 2 April 2025, the updated KSA Commercial Register Law brings with it a crucial new compliance obligation for companies: the annual update of Commercial Registrations (CR). This change, overseen by the Ministry of Commerce, provides important implications for maintaining business operations without disruption. What’s New in the CR System? The Ministry of Commerce has eliminated the expiration date and fixed validity period traditionally found in CRs. Instead, the system now highlights the original date of issuance, a move that aligns with the new annual update requirement. Businesses are now expected to confirm and update their CR every year based on this issuance date. How and When to Update Companies can begin the update process 30 days before the anniversary