Company Law (Revised, 2019)
Business Registration & Corporate Governance
Governs the establishment, registration, operation, and governance of companies in Somalia, including corporate structures and compliance obligations.
Company Law Regulation No. 001/2021
Business Regulation Framework
Provides implementation procedures for company registration, licensing, and administrative compliance under the Company Law framework.
Company Law Regulation on Company Changes (19 May 2022)
Corporate Amendments
Regulates amendments, restructuring, ownership changes, and corporate modifications within registered companies.
Beneficial Ownership Regulation LR.167
Transparency & Ownership Disclosure
Requires disclosure of true beneficial owners of companies to ensure transparency and prevent illicit financial activities.
Customs Act 2020 (amended)
Ministry of Finance Enforcement
Regulates customs procedures, import/export duties, and border enforcement mechanisms for goods entering and exiting Somalia.
Foreign Economic Transactions Law (Decree Law No. 12 of 1964 + updates)
Trade Regulation Framework
Governs foreign trade operations, economic transactions, and cross-border commercial activities.
Trade Mark Law No. 3 of 1955 (amended)
Intellectual Property
Regulates trademark registration, protection, and enforcement in Somalia.
Somalia Standards and Quality Control Law No. 27
Standards & Quality Assurance
Establishes national standards for product quality, safety, and conformity assessment.
Labour Law (SHARCIGA SHAQAALAHA NO.11)
Ministry of Labour Enforcement
Regulates employment relations, worker rights, workplace conditions, and labour compliance for enterprises.
Cooperative Law
SMEs & Cooperatives Department
Legal framework governing the formation, registration, and management of cooperative societies in Somalia.
Consumer Protection Law
Domestic Trade & Consumer Rights
Protects consumers from unsafe, counterfeit, and substandard goods and regulates fair trade practices.
