Al Arabia Law is a Damascus-based business law firm serving foreign investors, international companies, and the Syrian diaspora. With over two decades of local expertise, we provide the legal foundation your Syria ventures require.
Registered with Syrian Bar Association since 2003
Full legal services in English and Arabic
Foreign investors from 20+ countries
Established connections with key ministries
Founded in 2003 in the heart of Damascus, Al Arabia Law emerged from a simple observation: foreign investors needed a Syrian lawyer who truly understood both worlds. Someone who could translate not just language, but legal culture, business practices, and the unwritten rules that determine success in Syria.
"We don't just practice Syrian law. We've spent two decades building the relationships, knowledge, and practical experience that turn legal theory into business results."
Today, we serve clients from the GCC states, Europe, the United States, China, Turkey, and the global Syrian diaspora. Our practice spans business law, company formation, commercial contracts, real estate transactions, and investment advisory. What sets us apart is not just what we know, but who we know and how we apply that knowledge to protect your interests.
Our office in Abu Rummaneh, one of Damascus's premier business districts, positions us steps away from government ministries, courts, and commercial registries. When your matters require in-person attention, we're already there.
Comprehensive Syrian legal expertise for your business and investment needs
LLC registration, Joint Stock Companies, foreign branch establishment, and complete incorporation services under Syrian commercial law.
Learn More →Joint venture agreements, distribution contracts, supply agreements, and all commercial documentation drafted for Syrian legal compliance.
Learn More →Property purchase and sale, foreign ownership guidance, due diligence, title verification, and registration with Syrian Land Registry.
Learn More →Business acquisitions, company restructuring, asset purchases, and deal structuring compliant with Syrian investment regulations.
Learn More →Trademark registration, intellectual property protection, brand registration, and IP enforcement under Syrian law.
Learn More →Tax registration, regulatory compliance, licensing, and ongoing advisory to keep your Syrian operations fully compliant.
Learn More →The advantages of local expertise that remote firms cannot replicate
Syrian government offices, courts, and registries require in-person filings. A Damascus-based Syrian lawyer can submit documents same-day, attend hearings personally, and resolve issues that would take weeks by correspondence. When your company registration faces a query, we walk across the street to resolve it.
After 22 years practicing in Damascus, we've built relationships across government ministries, the Syrian Investment Agency, commercial courts, and regulatory bodies. These connections don't bypass the law, but they do ensure your matters receive proper attention and move through bureaucratic processes efficiently.
We're not reading about Syria's business environment from abroad. We're living it daily. When regulations change, when new opportunities emerge, when risks develop, we know because we're here. This real-time intelligence informs the advice we give and the strategies we recommend.
Engaging a Syrian lawyer directly in Damascus costs a fraction of routing your work through Dubai, London, or other international hubs. You get senior-level attention, direct communication, and faster turnaround, all at rates that reflect Syrian market economics rather than international legal market premiums.
Syrian official documents are in Arabic. Contracts enforceable in Syrian courts must comply with Arabic legal conventions. We draft in both languages simultaneously, ensuring your English understanding matches the Arabic legal reality. Nothing is lost in translation.
Business in Syria operates on relationships, trust, and cultural understanding that can't be learned from textbooks. A Syrian lawyer who has spent their career here understands the negotiation dynamics, communication norms, and business practices that determine whether deals succeed or fail.
Specialized legal support for international clients entering the Syrian market
GCC investors, European companies, Chinese enterprises, and international businesses seeking to establish operations or invest in Syria under Investment Law 18/2021.
Syrians abroad managing family property, inheritance matters, real estate transactions, or business interests back home. We bridge the distance with reliable local representation.
Investors targeting specific Syrian sectors including technology, pharmaceuticals, energy, clean tech, construction, and real estate development opportunities.
In our experience working with foreign investors, the most common mistake is underestimating the importance of proper legal structure from the beginning. We've seen investors lose months of time and significant capital attempting to correct poorly structured initial arrangements. The companies that succeed in Syria are those that invest in proper legal foundations before committing capital.
The Syrian legal system rewards those who follow proper procedures and maintains detailed documentation. Shortcuts that seem efficient initially often create complications that prove far more costly to resolve later.
We've guided investors through every stage of market entry. From initial due diligence and feasibility assessment, through company formation and licensing, to operational compliance and eventual exit strategies. Each client's situation is unique, but the principles of careful planning, proper documentation, and proactive relationship management consistently determine outcomes.
What we've learned over 22 years is that success in Syria requires patience, cultural sensitivity, and reliable local partners. The investors who treat Syria as a long-term opportunity rather than a quick transaction are the ones who build sustainable, profitable operations. Our role is to provide the legal infrastructure that makes such success possible.
Contact our Damascus office for a confidential consultation. Whether you're exploring initial opportunities or ready to proceed with specific transactions, our team is ready to help.
Common questions about hiring a Syrian lawyer
A Syrian lawyer provides essential local expertise, established government relationships, and the ability to handle in-person filings and court appearances. Foreign attorneys cannot practice Syrian law directly, making local counsel necessary for any binding legal work in Syria.
Services include company formation, commercial contract drafting, joint venture structuring, real estate transactions, trademark registration, M&A advisory, tax compliance, and regulatory liaison. We handle both transactional work and ongoing advisory relationships.
Yes. We conduct property due diligence, verify ownership at the Land Registry, ensure compliance with foreign ownership regulations, draft sale contracts, and facilitate registration. Proper legal guidance is essential for valid foreign property transactions.
Legitimate Syrian lawyers must be registered with the Syrian Bar Association. You can request registration numbers and verify status. Al Arabia Law has maintained active Bar Association membership since 2003.
Not all Syrian lawyers are fluent in English. Al Arabia Law provides full bilingual services in English and Arabic, with all documentation available in both languages for international clients.
Fees are significantly lower than international legal markets while providing equivalent Syrian law expertise. We offer fixed fees for defined services and hourly/retainer arrangements for ongoing work. Contact us for specific quotes.
Located in Abu Rummaneh, one of Damascus's premier business and diplomatic districts, our office provides convenient access for client meetings and proximity to government ministries, commercial courts, and the Land Registry.
Abu Rummaneh, Opposite Al-Hassan Mosque
Damascus, Syria
Sunday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: Closed