The National Fund Law defines small enterprises as companies with start-up capital of less than 25,000 KD and 1 to 4 Kuwaiti national employees

Enterprises must be associated with American business or products in one of the following manners:

• • • • As the exclusive representative of one or more American products

• • • • As the sole registered agent for an American individual or company providing products or services into Kuwait

• • • • Are directly involved in the sale of American products and/or services within Kuwait, and such sales represent a portion of the business done by such an entity.

• • • • As a service provider, either as a Prime Contractor or Subcontractor at any tier, of any kind, to the US Government in Kuwait or the GCC Region.

• • • • Are registered as a legal entity within the United States of America, its territories, or protectorates

• • • • Are an entity whose parent company is registered as a legal entity within the United States of America, its territories or protectorates, and such parent company owns fifty-one percent (51%) or more of such entity.

• • • • One of the Managing partners is a United States Citizen.

• • • • Are doing business with U.S. Companies

Each Small Enterprise Member may designate up to two (2) individuals who shall be registered with ABCK as company members.

• Showcasing your company in front of fortune 500 companies and major Kuwaiti and U.S . Business
• Exclusive access at Member price to Member-only ABCK events, workshops, speaker series and resources.
• Company logo on website and company announcements 2 times a year.
• Opportunity to introduce yourself and present your company to our members during one of our General Meetings.
• Participate in ABCK’s focus group and industry specific round-table.
• Eligibility to vote in the Board of Directors elections.
• On-line membership directory access and ability to email other members directly via the members only contact portal website.
• Receive announcements and information related to GCC business issues and various local social events.
• Opportunity to advertise product/service discounts to members on the ABCK website.
• Opportunity to receive discounts offered by ABCK Corporate members.
• Benefits from being part of MECACC, Middle East Council of American Chambers of Commerce, to attend regional conferences.

Small Enterprise Membership Annual Due: 350 KD