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50 MCQs

Number of questions on the official SOCPA Regulations exam

SOCPA Fellowship examination structure (socpa.org.sa)

120 minutes

Exam duration

SOCPA Fellowship examination structure

60%

Passing mark per subject

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0 Essay Qs

Pure multiple-choice paper format

SOCPA Fellowship exam structure breakdown

30% Weight

Saudi Companies Law allocation

SOCPA Regulations exam outline

7 Statutes

Companies, Commercial, Bankruptcy, Labor, AML, Concealment, CMA

Saudi statutory laws in SOCPA blueprint

SAR 300

Subject exam fee (plus SAR 1,000 base fee)

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2 Languages

Available in Arabic and English

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SOCPA's Fellowship Regulations and Business Law exam is a 50-question, 120-minute pure multiple-choice test with a 60% pass mark, administered by SOCPA. It assesses Saudi Arabia's Companies Law, commercial contracts, Bankruptcy Law, Labor Law, AML, Anti-Concealment, and CMA regulations. This free bank provides 100 original practice MCQs.

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1Under the Saudi Companies Law, what is the maximum number of partners allowed in a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?

A.50 partners

B.20 partners

C.100 partners

D.Unlimited number of partners

Explanation: Under the Saudi Companies Law, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is formed by one or more persons up to a maximum of 50 partners. If the number exceeds 50, the company must convert into another corporate form (such as a Joint Stock Company) within statutory timeframes.

2Under the Saudi Companies Law, what is the legal liability of partners in a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for the company's debts and obligations?

A.Partners are liable only to the extent of their capital contribution (share in the capital)

B.Partners are personally, jointly, and severally liable without limit for all corporate debts

C.The general manager bears 100% personal financial liability for all corporate debts

D.Partners bear unlimited liability for trade debts but limited liability for bank loans

Explanation: In a Limited Liability Company (LLC), partner liability is strictly limited to the value of their equity capital contributions. Corporate creditors can seek satisfaction only from the assets of the company, not from personal assets of partners (unless corporate veil piercing applies due to fraud).

3Under the Saudi Companies Law, what is a key feature of a 'Simplified Joint Stock Company' (Sharikat Musahama Mubassata)?

A.It can be incorporated by one or more persons, has no statutory minimum capital requirement, and offers flexible governance structures

B.It requires a minimum capital of SAR 10 million and at least 5 founding shareholders

C.It prohibits issuing different classes of shares such as preferred or veto shares

D.It must be listed on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) main market within 6 months of incorporation

Explanation: The Saudi Companies Law introduced the Simplified Joint Stock Company to support startups and SMEs. It allows single-person or multi-person incorporation, has no statutory minimum capital threshold, and permits flexible management (e.g., managed by a President instead of a full Board).

4What is the statutory minimum capital required to incorporate a unlisted Joint Stock Company (JSC) under the Saudi Companies Law?

A.SAR 500,000

B.SAR 10,000,000

C.SAR 100,000

D.SAR 5,000,000

Explanation: Under the Saudi Companies Law, the minimum issued capital for a Joint Stock Company (JSC) is SAR 500,000 (and at least 25% of the nominal value of cash shares must be paid up upon incorporation).

5In a Joint Stock Company in Saudi Arabia, what proportion of cash shares' nominal value must be paid up at the time of incorporation?

A.At least 25%

B.100%

C.At least 50%

D.At least 10%

Explanation: The Saudi Companies Law mandates that at least one-quarter (25%) of the nominal value of cash shares issued upon incorporation of a Joint Stock Company must be paid up, with the remaining unpaid portion collected within 5 years.

6Under the Saudi Companies Law, what is the maximum term of office for a member of the Board of Directors in a Joint Stock Company?

A.4 years per term (unless the company's Bylaws specify a shorter period)

B.2 years per term

C.7 years per term

D.Permanent life tenure

Explanation: The Saudi Companies Law stipulates that the term of office for a Board of Directors member in a Joint Stock Company shall not exceed 4 years per term (renewable unless restricted by the Bylaws).

7Which corporate body in a Saudi Joint Stock Company has the exclusive statutory authority to amend the company's Articles of Association / Bylaws?

A.The Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA)

B.The Ordinary General Assembly (OGA)

C.The Board of Directors Executive Committee

D.The External Financial Auditor

Explanation: Under the Saudi Companies Law, amending the Articles of Association / Bylaws of a Joint Stock Company is an exclusive power reserved for the Extraordinary General Assembly (EGA) of shareholders.

8What is the statutory requirement under the Saudi Companies Law regarding the annual audit of financial statements?

A.Companies must appoint one or more licensed external auditors certified by SOCPA to audit financial statements annually, subject to statutory exemptions for certain micro/small entities

B.Internal audit staff members are permitted to sign the external statutory audit opinion

C.Financial audits are required only once every 5 years for listed companies

D.Companies may appoint an external auditor who owns a 30% equity stake in the company

Explanation: The Saudi Companies Law mandates that companies (excluding specific statutory micro-entity exemptions) appoint an independent, licensed external auditor registered with SOCPA to examine and report on annual financial statements.

9Under the Saudi Companies Law, if an LLC's losses reach 50% of its capital, what action must the company's manager take?

A.Record the losses in the commercial register and invite partners to meet within 60 days to decide whether to continue the company or dissolve it

B.Automatically declare bankruptcy without consulting partners

C.Issue non-voting preference shares to external investors within 10 days

D.Transfer 100% of executive personal assets to the Ministry of Commerce

Explanation: When an LLC's losses reach 50% of its paid-up capital, managers must record the loss state in the Commercial Register and call a meeting of partners within 60 days to resolve either to inject capital/continue or dissolve the company.

10A Saudi wholesaler has current assets of SAR 2.8M against due liabilities of SAR 3.5M falling due within 60 days, but has not yet defaulted on any obligation. Under Article 13 of the KSA Bankruptcy Law, which condition permits the debtor to file a Protective Settlement application at this stage?

A.The debtor is 'likely to become distressed' — a forward-looking cash-flow forecast shows probable inability to meet debts as they fall due, even though no default has yet occurred

B.Only a debtor that is already 'bankrupt' (ceased payments for 30 consecutive days) may file for Protective Settlement

C.The debtor must first obtain a court declaration of bankruptcy, then convert the case into Protective Settlement

D.The debtor must demonstrate that assets exceed liabilities on the balance sheet to qualify for filing

Explanation: Article 13 of the KSA Bankruptcy Law permits a debtor who is 'likely to become distressed,' 'distressed,' or 'bankrupt' to apply for Protective Settlement. The 'likely to become distressed' ground is a forward-looking, cash-flow-based test enabling early restructuring before any payment default, preserving going-concern value for creditors.

About the SOCPA Regulations Exam

The SOCPA Fellowship Regulations and Business Law exam is a standalone 120-minute, 50-question multiple-choice examination testing knowledge of Saudi commercial legislation and business law, including the Saudi Companies Law, commercial contracts, Bankruptcy Law, Labor Law, Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Concealment Law, and CMA regulations. Pass mark is 60%.

Assessment

50 multiple-choice questions (0 essay questions). Exam duration is 120 minutes. Evaluated independently with a 60% pass mark.

Time Limit

120 minutes (2 hours).

Passing Score

60%.

Exam Fee

SAR 1,000 base fee plus SAR 300 per subject (SAR 500 retake fee). Confirm on SOCPA e-services before payment. (Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants (SOCPA))

SOCPA Regulations Exam Content Outline

30%

Saudi Companies Law

Types of business entities in Saudi Arabia (Limited Liability Companies, Joint Stock Companies, Simplified Joint Stock Companies, Partnerships), incorporation rules, minimum capital, manager and director responsibilities, general assembly meetings, statutory reserves, and company dissolution/liquidation.

25%

Commercial Law & Business Transactions

Saudi Commercial Law, commercial registration requirements, commercial contracts and agency agreements, negotiable instruments (cheques, promissory notes, bills of exchange), electronic transactions law, and consumer protection.

20%

Saudi Bankruptcy & Insolvency Law

Procedures under the Saudi Bankruptcy Law: Protective Settlement, Financial Restructuring, Small Debtors Financial Restructuring, Liquidation, administrative liquidation, bankruptcy trustee duties, and creditor priority.

15%

Labor Law, Employment & Social Insurance

Saudi Labor Law provisions regarding employment contracts, probation periods, working hours and overtime, leave entitlements, end-of-service award (ESB) calculations, Saudization compliance, and GOSI social insurance.

10%

Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Concealment & Capital Market Rules

Saudi Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law compliance, Anti-Concealment (Anti-Tasattur) Law violations and penalties, Capital Market Authority (CMA) corporate governance principles, and accountant professional liability.

How to Pass the SOCPA Regulations Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 60%.
Assessment: 50 multiple-choice questions (0 essay questions). Exam duration is 120 minutes. Evaluated independently with a 60% pass mark.
Time limit: 120 minutes (2 hours).
Exam fee: SAR 1,000 base fee plus SAR 300 per subject (SAR 500 retake fee). Confirm on SOCPA e-services before payment.

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SOCPA Regulations Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus heavily on the Saudi Companies Law, comparing rules across Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Joint Stock Companies (JSCs), and Simplified JSCs.

2Memorize key statutory timelines, thresholds, and voting majorities required for general assembly meetings and extraordinary assemblies.

3Understand the key bankruptcy procedures under KSA Bankruptcy Law: Protective Settlement vs Financial Restructuring vs Liquidation.

4Master End-of-Service Award (ESB) calculations under Saudi Labor Law (half month salary for first 5 years, full month thereafter).

5Study Anti-Money Laundering (AML) red flags and Anti-Concealment (Tasattur) Law prohibitions and reporting duties for accountants.

6Pace yourself at approximately 2.4 minutes per question during practice to match the official 50-question, 120-minute exam timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the SOCPA Regulations exam?

The official SOCPA Regulations paper consists of 50 multiple-choice questions (with zero essay questions). This OpenExamPrep bank provides 100 practice questions covering the complete syllabus.

What is the time limit and passing score for SOCPA Regulations?

The exam duration is 120 minutes (2 hours), and the passing mark is 60%.

Is SOCPA Regulations a pure MCQ exam?

Yes. Per SOCPA's fellowship examination structure, Regulations and Business Law is a pure multiple-choice paper with 50 MCQs and 0 essay questions.

What laws are tested on the SOCPA Regulations exam?

The exam tests Saudi Companies Law, Commercial Law, Bankruptcy Law, Labor Law, Anti-Money Laundering Law, Anti-Concealment Law, and Capital Market Authority regulations.

Can I take the SOCPA Regulations exam independently?

Yes. Each subject in the SOCPA Fellowship is separately scheduled, separately scored with a 60% pass mark, and independently retakeable.

Are these official SOCPA past exam questions?

No. These are original practice questions developed by OpenExamPrep, aligned to the official SOCPA Regulations blueprint and Saudi statutory laws.