The Secretary-General of the Syrian Engineers Syndicate, Engineer Raseen Ismat, announced the registration of five major foreign consulting firms in Syria, amid expected expansion in engineering and investment projects during the reconstruction phase. This step comes within the implementation of Decision No. (3) of 2026, which regulates the work of foreign companies and ensures the integration of their expertise with national expertise and the rights of local engineers.
Ismat clarified in a statement to SANA correspondent today, Monday, that the number will rise to at least ten companies by the end of the current year, noting that the Syndicate has adopted fee facilitations, setting the initial registration fee at $3,000, while the annual renewal fee is $1,000. He emphasized that the primary goal is to ensure the presence of a consulting partner who bears legal and technical responsibilities.
For her part, the Secretary-General of the Central Lawyers Syndicate, Amima Idris, clarified that the decision complements the Companies Law and Legislative Decree No. (29) of 2011, thereby enhancing legal protection for the investment environment. She pointed out that requiring a physical headquarters and an authorized signatory helps regulate judicial notification procedures and determine local jurisdiction in the event of disputes.
Idris added that the decision regulates the relationship between foreign companies and engineers, obligating them to contract with local engineering offices to officially document contracts, thereby enhancing the protection of the Syrian engineer and limiting him bearing the consequences of design errors alone. Furthermore, depositing plans with the Syndicate protects intellectual property and determines the date of design preparation.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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