Under Kuwait's Companies Law (Law No. 1 of 2016), a company must be formed by two or more persons who agree to participate in a profit-making project. This is established in Article 3, which defines a company as a contract where two or more people contribute assets or labour toward a shared commercial objective.
The type of company you choose will also affect the requirements. Article 4 outlines six permitted company forms, including General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Shareholding Company, and Limited Liability Company (WLL), each with their own specific rules about minimum partners or shareholders.
As a practical step, once you've gathered your partners and chosen a company form, the Ministry is required to notify you of incorporation approval within three working days of submitting complete documents, per Article 5. It's advisable to work with a local legal advisor to ensure all paperwork is in order before submission to avoid delays.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. For advice on your specific situation, consult a lawyer licensed in Kuwait.