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To further accelerate and diversify Qatar’s economic growth, the Qatari Government has established various free zones, and economic zones to attract foreign direct investment and provide support to startups and SMEs looking to establish and expand businesses in Qatar.

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    Licensing Authorities

    Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI)

    Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI)

    The Ministry of Commerce and Industry oversees commercial and industrial activities in Qatar, directing these activities following national development requirements. The Ministry’s mandate includes business development needed to attract investments and support and develop exports. Setting up a company with the MOCI does not require a local Qatari sponsor but does have a mandatory requirement for office space, including a flexi desk.
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    Qatar Financial Centre

    Free Zone Company Setup

    The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is an onshore business and financial centre located in Doha, established by Law No. 7 of 2005 of the State of Qatar. A world-class platform for companies, QFC offers its own legal, regulatory, tax and business environment, contributing to the decisive economic development and diversification prescribed by Qatar National Vision 2030. Supported by QFC’s broad range of legal and regulatory services, regulated and non-regulated, that align with international best practice, domestic and international companies can set up or expand their business in Qatar.
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    Qatar Free Zone Authority

    Qatar Free Zone Authority

    QFZ is focused on four core sectors: emerging technologies, logistics, industry and maritime. They are positioned 30 minutes from downtown Doha and sit adjacent to Hamad Airport and Hamad deep-sea port, both award-winning transport hubs that connect you to the world. QFZ offers extremely competitive tax exemptions, including 20-year corporate tax holidays, no individual income taxes, and zero import custom duties. Investors are also entitled to 100% foreign ownership, with full capital repatriation..
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    Qatar Financial Center

    Established in 2005, Qatar Financial Center is a world-leading business hub and financial centre located in Doha, Qatar. The QFC has its own legal system, which is based on English common law, giving familiarity for foreign investors. The QFC is home to a diverse range of financial services companies, including banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions. It also provides a range of support services for businesses, including legal and accounting services, as well as access to a highly skilled and educated workforce.

    Most suitable for businesses in:

    • Banks
    • Asset management
    • Insurance Companies
    • Capital markets
    • Investment banking
    • Islamic finance
    • Legal and accounting firms
    • FinTech companies

    Benefits:

    • Low corporate tax rate at 10%
    • Exemption from personal income tax and capital gains
    • 100% foreign ownership
    • 100% repatriation of profits
    • Legal system based on English common law
    • Access to a skilled workforce
    • Strategic location
    • Stable and sustainable economy
    • Well-regulated business environment
    • Diversified economy

    Licenses Offered in Qatar Financial Centre

    • Commercial License
    • Professional License
    • Industrial License
    • Financial Services License

    Ras Bufontas Free Zone

    Ras Bufontas Free Zone

    It is adjacent to Hamad International Airport and has specific sections of the zone dedicated to particular industries, allowing for optimal cluster growth and perfectly tailored infrastructure and facilities. Fully serviced plots come in different sizes to suit specific industry needs, and facilities are flexible, meaning that companies can either choose to build their own, can hire QFZA to build it for them to exact specifications, or can elect to use pre-built facilities. Ras Bufontas, the airport free zones, will complement high value and time-sensitive products.
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    Umm Alhoul Free Zone

    Umm Alhoul Free Zone

    Umm Alhoul Free Zone covers 32km and is situated near Hamad Port, the world’s largest Greenfield port, providing an optimal location for industries which benefit from access to sea freight and shipping routes. The zones have been designed to incorporate additional smart technologies including smart waste bins, intelligent street lighting, addressable advertising panels and more. MARSA is a new maritime cluster in Qatar’s Umm Alhoul free zone, strategically located adjacent to Hamad Port, the world’s largest Greenfield seaport, and only 20 minutes from Doha city center.
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    Qatar Science and Technology Park

    Qatar Science and Technology Park

    Situated in Qatar’s Foundation Education City, this technology park was established in 2009 with an aim to provide a home to technology-based firms. This zone comes with a lot of incentives that meets the expectations of the business entities. Some of the renowned companies that bask in its zone hold Microsoft, Shell, and GE etc. This free zone completely concentrates on the technology domain to give an emerging platform to the business entities.
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    Ras Bufontas – Airport Free Zone

    The Ras Bufontas – Airport Free Zone is a free zone located in the Middle Eastern part of Qatar. Equipped with a wide array of customized and flexible facilities, businesses can take advantage of the free zone’s strategic location, making it accessible to business districts and communities within the region.

    Most suitable for businesses in:

    • Logistics
    • Consumer Products
    • Light Manufacturing
    • Technology
    • Pharmaceuticals

    Benefits:

    • 100% foreign ownership
    • 100% repatriation of investments and profits
    • Strategic location
    • Access to investment funding
    • Access to Qatar’s double taxation treaty network in over 65 countries
    • Low corporate tax
    • No currency restriction
    • Easy access to Residence Visa
    • Modern communication facilities
    • Low cost of operations
    • Excellent and world-class infrastructure
    • Fast and easy company setup

    Licenses Offered in Ras Bufontas

    • Professional Licenses
    • Trading Licenses
    • Commercial Licenses
    • Industrial Licenses
    • E-commerce Trade License
    • Foreign Branches

    Umm Alhoul Free Zone

    Established in 2010, Umm AlHoul Free Zone is a special economic zone in Qatar offering a wide range of facilities and services such as custom clearance, warehousing and storage, trade facilitation, and finance and banking services for business. The free zone is directly located beside Qatar’s world-class commercial port, Hamad Port.

    Most suitable for businesses in:

    • Maritime Industries
    • Industrial Sectors
    • Heavy Manufacturing
    • Emerging Technologies
    • Logistics Hub

    Benefits:

    • 100% foreign ownership
    • 100% repatriation of investments and profits
    • Strategic location
    • Access to investment funding
    • Access to Qatar’s double taxation treaty network in over 65 countries
    • Low corporate tax
    • No currency restriction
    • Easy access to Residence Visa
    • Modern communication facilities
    • Low cost of operations
    • Excellent and world-class infrastructure
    • Fast and easy company setup

    Qatar Science and Technology Park

    The Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) is a technology park in the city of Doha, Qatar. It was established in 2009 with the goal of accelerating innovation and promoting the development of technology-based industries in Qatar. The QSTP provides a range of support services for technology businesses, including access to research and development facilities, business incubation and acceleration services, and a range of networking and collaboration opportunities.

    Most suitable for businesses in:

    • Research and Development
    • Green Technology
    • Applied Research
    • Innovation sector

    Steps in Setting Up Your

    Business in Qatar

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    1

    Reserve Your Trade Name

    Select a unique trade name that aligns with the naming requirements, ensuring it stands out and represents your business effectively.

    2

    Draft MOA or AOA

    Our expert team will help you prepare a Memorandum of Association (MOA) or Articles of Association (AOA) that provides crucial details about your company and have it authorized by the relevant authority under the Ministry of Justice.

    3

    Apply for Trade License and Tax Certificate

    Submit applications for the necessary trade license and tax certificate, both essential for lawful operations within the free zone.

    4

    Register Your Commercial Office Address

    You are required to register a commercial office address under your business name.

    5

    Apply for an Establishment Card

    We will help you apply for an establishment card from the Ministry of the Interior, confirming your business’s legal entity status.

    6

    Register Your Tax Identification Number (TIN)

    Apply for a Tax Identification Number (TIN) through the Public Revenue and Tax Authority.

    7

    Obtain Your Company Seal

    Acquire a company seal to authenticate important documents and ensure their legitimacy.