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Company registration in Qatar
Company registration in Qatar
Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world, with economic growth mainly driven by the oil and gas industry.
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Qatar
Registration period
from 2 weeks
Cost of registration
from 8000 EUR
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The cost of company registration depends on the selected zone and type of license
General information
Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world, with its economic growth mainly driven by the oil and gas industry. The Qatari government is constantly striving to improve the business environment in the country for business owners and investors. Doing business in Qatar has many advantages.
Qatar is a country with a fast-growing economy and a visionary development strategy that is sure to provide a variety of investment opportunities for businesses in the coming years. There are currently many multi-level investment opportunities in Qatar due to the country's progressive economic policies, commitment to infrastructure development and income diversification.
Company registration in Qatar Free Zones Qatar
Qatar Free Zones QFZ consists of two free economic zones that are suitable for the following activities: new technologies (including industrial and consumer equipment and food, clean technology and energy, information and communication technology ICT, food and agro-technology, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and media technology, transportation), manufacturing, chemicals, logistics and shipping.
Advantages of registering a company in QFZ Qatar FEZ
- retailer
- FEZ access to Hamad International Airport and Hamad Port for logistical convenience
- possibility of 100% foreign participation in the company
- zero customs duties on imported goods
- tax vacations for business for 20 years
- 0% income tax for individuals
- no minimum authorized capital
- despite the fact that FEZ positions itself as a zone for trading companies, it is possible to obtain a license to provide business services in it
Two types of legal entities can be registered in FEZs
- 01Company - Limited Liability Company, registered in accordance with the legislation of the free zone
- 02Branch - a branch of a company registered in a free zone. The parent company can be either a company registered in the State of Qatar or in another country
Minimum requirements
The company must have a minimum of 1 manager, a minimum of 1 shareholder and 1 officer (officer) who is a resident of Qatar. The officer and the manager can be one person. The minimum authorized capital of the company is not established.
Obtaining a Qatar resident visa and Qatar ID is possible when registering a company in the Free Zone. The process itself is similar to obtaining a resident visa in the UAE.
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Company registration at Qatar Financial Center Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Qatar
Qatar Financial Center (QFC) is a business and financial center located in Doha and established by Qatar Law No. 7 of 2005. Qatar Financial Center offers its own legal, regulatory, tax and business environment, contributing to the strong economic development and diversification envisioned in Qatar National Vision 2030.
Most often in QFC is registered Limited Liability Company (LLC) to provide services for business, as well as special purpose companies, holdings.
The company in the Qatar Financial Center also gives grounds for obtaining a Qatar resident visa and Qatar ID.
Advantages of registering a company with QFС Qatar
- suitable for companies providing services for business
- possibility of 100% foreign participation in the company
- 10% corporate tax rate on locally sourced income
- 0% income tax for individuals
- no minimum authorized capital requirements
- A legal, judicial and regulatory framework based on English common law, with an independent court, regulatory tribunal and dispute resolution center
- 100% repatriation of income
- it is possible to do business in any currency
- it is possible to redomicile from offshore zones
Types of companies that can be registered with the QFC
- 01Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- 02Special Purpose Companies (SPCs)
- 03Holding Companies
- 04Single Family Offices (SFOs)
- 05Investment Clubs (LLC(IC)s)
- 06Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
- 07Companies Limited by Guarantee (LLC(G)s)
- 08Limited Partnerships
- 09General Partnerships
- 10Foundations
- 11Trusts
Registration of a local company in Qatar.
Most often a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is registered as a local company.
The company must have at least 1 manager and 2 shareholders, one of whom must be a Qatari citizen. A foreign citizen can own only 49% of the company's shares, 51% must be owned by a Qatari citizen.
Activities requiring 100% local participation
- Banks and insurance companies
- Commercial agencies
Registration process
- 01LLC name reservation
- 02Opening a bank account to deposit the company's authorized capital into the account.
- 03Approval of the draft Articles of Associations by the Authentication Department of the Ministry of Justice, as well as by the Department of Control of Commercial Companies of the Ministry of Economy and Trade.
- 04Registration with the Commercial Register and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- 05Obtaining a trade license.
- 06Obtaining a TIN from the Ministry of Finance.
Types of companies to establish in Qatar
- 01Joint Liability Company
- 02Limited Partnership
- 03Joint Venture Company
- 04Public Shareholding Company
- 05Private Shareholding Company
- 06Partnership Limited by Shares
- 07Limited Liability Company
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