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GLOBAL REGISTRATION

Qatar

Advantages of Registering a Company in Qatar

1. Global Hub Status: Located on the western coast of the Persian Gulf, Qatar connects Asia, Africa and Europe, serving as a core node for global trade and logistics.

2. Flexible Foreign Investment Access: 100% foreign ownership is permitted; capital and profits may be freely repatriated overseas with no foreign‑exchange controls.

3. Tax‑exemption Policies: Foreign‑owned companies benefit from income tax and VAT exemptions. Special economic zones (e.g. Qatar Science & Technology Park) offer a 10‑year corporate income‑tax holiday.

4. Efficient Legal and Administrative Framework: Its legal system integrates international standards (combining common‑law and Sharia‑law principles). Government approval procedures are streamlined, with rigorous intellectual‑property protection.

REQUIREMENTS

COMPANY TYPE

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Shareholder Requirements

Non‑Free‑Zone companies shall have at least one Qatari national shareholder or foreign shareholder with residency status. Foreign ownership is generally capped at 49% (exemptions apply for certain industries). Such restrictions do not apply to Free‑Zone companies.

Director Requirements

A minimum of one director is required with no nationality restrictions. Passports, resumes and proof‑of‑address documents (notarised) shall be provided for all directors and shareholders.

Company Name

Prepare three alternative names including their Arabic translations.

Registered Address

The registered address must be a physical business premise located within Qatar. A lease contract or property ownership certificate shall be furnished.

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Limited Liability Company (LLC)

This is the most prevalent business structure suitable for small‑and‑medium‑sized enterprises. It requires a minimum of two shareholders and one director. Upon incorporation, the company may conduct trade within Qatar. The minimum registered capital is QAR 200,000 (approximately USD 550,000).

Joint‑Stock Company (QSC)

Suited for large‑scale enterprises or companies planning for public listing. A minimum of five shareholders and three directors are required, with a minimum registered capital of QAR 10,000,000 (approximately USD 27,500,000).

Branch Office

Foreign companies may register a branch office in Qatar to expand their international business. Its operations shall be managed and controlled by the foreign parent company.

Free‑Zone Company

Qatar hosts multiple free economic zones, including the Qatar Free Zones (QFZ), Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP). These zones offer extensive incentives such as tax‑exemption policies and long‑term lease rights to attract foreign investors.

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Articles of Association

Notarised by the Ministry of Justice

Identity Documents of Shareholders

Passports, ID‑size photos, entry‑stamp pages and proof‑of‑address documents (issued within the last 3 months in home country)

Proof of Registered Address

Office lease contract or property title documents within Qatar

Business Plan

Officially‑recognised

Bank Fund Certificate

Deposit Certificate for Temporary Account

REGISTRATION PROCESS

1

Company name availability check

Submit the name application to Qatar’s Commercial Registration Authority to confirm the availability and legal compliance of the proposed corporate name.
2

Submit Registration Application

After all necessary documents are ready, submit the incorporation application to Qatar’s Commercial Registration Authority.
3

Payment of Incorporation Fees

Pay the corresponding incorporation fees according to the type and scale of the company.
4

Obtain the Commercial Licence

After submission of the application and payment of fees, await the review by the Commercial Registration Authority.