Decree

Arabic

Article 1

The following terms and phrases—wherever they appear in these controls—have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise:

1․ Law:
The Law of Enforcement Before the Board of Grievances.

2․ Regulation:
The Executive Regulation of the Law of Enforcement Before the Board of Grievances.

3․ Controls:
The Controls for the Utilization of Enforcement Service Providers Before the Board of Grievances.

4․ Court:
The Administrative Enforcement Court.

5․ Circuit:
The competent enforcement ciruit.

6․ Licensee:
A natural or legal person licensed by the competent entity to provide a service of the enforcement services.

7․ Service:
The enforcement service provided by the licensee in accordance with the provisions of the enforcement law, the law, and the regulation.

8․ The assigned entity:
The administrative entity requesting enforcement—or any other entity—assigned by the circuit to carry out the enforcement procedures it deems in accordance with the law.

Article 2

These controls apply to licensed enforcement service providers in accordance with the enforcement law.

Article 3

Taking into account the matters referred to the Entrustment and Liquidation Center, it is not permitted to refer any enforcement service to those who are not licensed to provide the service, with the exception of the following:

1․ If the enforcement parties agree to select a relevant service provider, the circuit may approve their selection, provided that it complies with the provisions of these controls.

2․ If it is not possible to have a licensed service provider, the circuit may refer to an unlicensed service provider, provided that it is granted a temporary license from the competent entity.

Article 4

1․ The entity assigned to any of the enforcement procedures in accordance with article 19 of the Law and articles 19(1) and 3 of the regulation shall only utilize the enforcement service of the licensed providers—or others in the event that the licensee is unable to be present, provided that the circuit approves the granting of a temporary license from the competent entity—the service provider shall abide by the provisions contained in these controls, and the assigned entity must be responsible for any breach of them, and this does not prejudice the accountability of the service provider in accordance with the relevant provisions.

2․ The assigned entity shall apply the provisions of articles 8 and 9 of the controls in regard to the service provider.

3․ The circuit may include in the assignment order a prohibition on the utilization of enforcement service providers except after referring to it.

Article 5

Taking into account the relevant legal provisions, the service provider shall, when carrying out his work, comply with the following:

1․ Establishing a headquarters for him in the Kingdom.

2․ Putting his name, license number, and date on all his printed materials and correspondence related to the work of the enforcement services.

3․ Issuing identification cards for his employees, to be presented when providing the service.

4․ Maintaining the confidentiality of information and data and not disclosing them, or publishing any writing or statement related to the work he carries out by any means, except as required by the nature of the provision of the service, and with the permission of the circuit or the assigned entity.

5․ Documenting his work procedures, and keeping a copy of them for a period of not less than five years from the date of the end of the procedure.

6․ Providing the circuit and the assigned entity with all the required periodic reports and documents related to the provision of the service.

7․ Carrying out the work assigned to him, and not refraining from it within the scope of his license except with an excuse accepted by the court.

8․ That he undertakes the provision of the service himself or through one of his employees.

9․ That he or his direct employees do not undertake to provide the service by providing work related to an enforcement request for him or one of his spouses, relatives, or in-laws to the fourth degree, or if any of them is a party to it.

10․ Not to engage in work that leads to a conflict with his interests or the interests of his employees, current or potential.

11․ That he or his employees do not participate in the auctions assigned to him.

12․ Not to amend or strike out on the forms or records received.

13․ Reporting any obstacles in the enforcement procedures.

Article 6

Whoever undertakes any of the service procedures is required to be fully competent, not convicted of a crime against honour or trust, unless he has been rehabilitated.

Article 7

The judicial sale agent shall—when necessary—receive the movable property to be sold from the time the circuit decides that is must be received, and undertakes to keep it until it is sold, and he may entrust it to a licensed judicial custodian.

Article 8

Before referring the service to a judicial guard or custodian, the circuit may request that he provide an unconditional bond, issued by a local bank, not exceeding five percent of the estimated value of the property subject to custody or preservation. The bond must be returned after the expiry of the work. Alternatively, a valid insurance policy covering the errors of the service provider may be provided.

Article 9

In the event that the license is suspended, cancelled, or expired, the service provider must liquidate his business within a period not exceeding 60 days from the date of suspension, cancellation, or expiry. The circuit may extend this period.

Article 10

Taking into account the relevant legal and regulatory texts, the circuit shall determine a fair fee for enforcement service providers, with the exception of:

1․ Applications referred to the Entrustment and Liquidation Center.

2․ The agreement of the concerned parties on a specific fee.

Issued on: 3 Sha’ban 1447
Corresponding to: 22 January 2026

Published in Umm Al-Qura 5143 issued on 6 February 2026.