Chapter One: Definitions and General Provisions
Article One
- The terms and phrases mentioned in these rules shall have the meanings set out in the Finance Companies Control Law and its Implementing Regulations.
- For the purpose of applying the provisions of these rules: the following terms and phrases, wherever they appear in these rules, shall have the meanings assigned to each of them unless the context requires otherwise:
The Rules: The Rules of Engaging in Microfinance Activity.
SAMA Instructions: Includes any regulations, rules, instructions, or circulars issued by SAMA.
Microfinance Company: The company that finances the production activates and assets of small business owners, crafts people and the like, and which is licensed to engage such activity under the Finance Companies Control Law, its Implementing Regulations, and the rules and instructions issued by SAMA.
Article Two
Taking into consideration the Finance Companies Control Law issued by Royal Decree No. M/51 dated 13/08/1433H and its Implementing Regulations issued on 14/04/1434H corresponding to 24/02/2013, these rules define the specific requirements for practicing microfinance activities and apply to finance companies licensed to engage in microfinance activities.