DING SHUAI
Associate
Ding Shuai has extensive experience in providing legal advisory services to foreign companies operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on assisting Chinese companies entering the Saudi market. His background includes hands-on expertise in regulatory compliance, company registration, government procedures, tax requirements, and drafting and reviewing commercial agreements. His practical knowledge of the Saudi business environment enables him to deliver precise and effective legal guidance tailored to international investors.
Practices
- Foreign Company Formation
- Government Compliance
- Commercial Contracts
- Legal Translation
- Regulatory Advisory
Experience
- Throughout his career, Ding Shuai has contributed to a wide range of legal and regulatory projects that reinforce his expertise as a Legal Consultant, including:
- Supporting Chinese companies in registering their branches in Saudi Arabia, including preparing required documentation, monitoring regulatory requirements, and coordinating with relevant government authorities.
- Overseeing tax compliance requirements for newly established companies and providing advisory services related to corporate income tax, value-added tax, and registration procedures.
- Advising clients on compliance with Qiwa, GOSI, and ZATCA platforms, and developing operational alignment plans consistent with Saudi regulatory frameworks.
- Providing legal compliance support to industrial companies in Knowledge City and industrial zones, ensuring adherence to regulatory and safety obligations during technical projects.
- Handling legal translation of commercial, technical, and medical contracts for high-value projects exceeding several billion SAR.
- Preparing legal market studies for Chinese companies to assess regulatory risks prior to investment.
- Drafting and reviewing distribution agreements and exclusive agency contracts between Chinese companies and partners across various Arab countries.
- Supporting technology and commercial companies in aligning their operations with Saudi regulatory requirements prior to market entry.
- Building strong professional relationships with government entities, including the Ministry of Investment, Ministry of Commerce, and relevant regulatory bodies, contributing to smoother legal procedures for foreign companies.
Education
- Bachelor of Islamic Law – Sharia Law University of Medina – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Languages
- Arabic
- English
- Chinese
