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Article 30: Limited Period Contract
In forceIn simple words
A fixed-term contract must be at least 1 year and no longer than 5 years. It can be extended if both sides agree.
Example
How long a fixed-term contract can be
SituationA company offers Lina a 6-month fixed-term contract.
What the law saysA limited-period contract must be at least 1 year and at most 5 years. It can be extended if both sides agree.
Names are made up for illustration.
Official text of Article 30
If the employment contract is for a limited period, its term shall not be more than five (5) years and not less than one year. The contract may be extended upon expiry by the agreement of both parties.
Reference & sources
Kuwait Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Article 30 (Limited Period Contract), Official Gazette Kuwait Al-Youm, Issue No. 963 (2010). Checked October 2026.
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General information, not legal advice. The Arabic text of the law is the official version (Article 29). For your case, contact the Public Authority for Manpower or a lawyer.