CPA amends fees to streamline output

18/04/2026

KUWAIT CITY, April 18: The Board of Directors of the Competition Protection Authority (CPA) issued Resolution No. 40/2026, amending the fees for several services that the authority provides. This step aims to regulate procedures and enhance the efficiency of handling requests and files related to competitive practices in the market.

The resolution stipulates fees for six services -- submitting exemption requests, requests for prior consultation before submitting economic concentration applications, objecting to economic concentration applications, submitting complaints related to practices that violate competition rules, viewing and obtaining copies of documents related to violations referred to the Disciplinary Board, and appeals submitted to the same board regarding decisions issued against the applicant.

The Authority invites those wishing to view the details of the resolution and the fees for each service to visit its official website and click the ‘Regulatory Decisions’ section. It affirmed that these amendments are aimed at developing the regulatory work environment and enhancing transparency and governance in dealing with competition issues.

By Marwa Al-Bahrawi Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff