Company Setup
We provide end-to-end company formation services designed to make your business journey smooth, fast, and compliant. Whether you're a startup, entrepreneur, or expanding your operations globally, our expert team ensures a hassle-free setup process.
We guide you through every stage, from choosing the right structure to obtaining licenses and setting up operations.
Qatar Free Zones (QFZ)
Qatar Free Zones (QFZ) were established to attract international investment and provide businesses with a streamlined, globally aligned platform to operate in Qatar. Launched in 2018, QFZ plays a key role in diversifying the economy beyond oil and gas while strengthening Qatar's position as a regional and international trade hub. Operating under an independent legal and regulatory framework, QFZ offers a stable and business-friendly environment. Investors benefit from 100% foreign ownership, full repatriation of capital and profits, and access to Qatar's extensive double taxation treaty network. Additional advantages include long-term tax exemptions, zero personal income tax, zero Corporate tax and no customs duties on imports. Strategically located near Hamad International Airport and Hamad Port, QFZ provides seamless global connectivity, enabling efficient access to international markets.
- Emerging technologies
- Logistics
- Industrial and manufacturing
- Maritime services
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Commerce and Industry serves as the main authority regulating commercial and industrial activities in Qatar, providing a flexible and investor-friendly environment for businesses on the mainland. With the ability to obtain up to 100% foreign ownership in many sectors, subject to MoCI approval. Companies can operate freely across the local market, making it an ideal choice for trading, service-based activities, and businesses requiring a physical presence. The popular Limited Liability Company (LLC) structure offers legal protection and operational flexibility, while a competitive tax framework - including a 10% corporate tax on foreign-owned profits - further enhances Qatar's appeal as a business destination.
Branch Office in Qatar
A branch office in Qatar is a legal extension of a foreign parent company that allows it to operate within the country without forming a separate legal entity. The branch conducts business under the name and responsibility of its parent company, meaning the parent is fully liable for all obligations, contracts, and liabilities incurred in Qatar. Typically, branch offices are established to execute specific contracts often with government or semi-government entities. Approval is usually required from the concern authorities. Unlike locally incorporated companies, a branch office:
- Is not a separate legal entity from its parent company
- Can be 100% foreign-owned
- It is restricted to activities related to its approved contract or scope
- Must maintain a physical presence in Qatar
- Is subject to corporate tax on locally generated income (generally 10%)
Representative Office in Qatar
A representative office in Qatar is a legal presence of a foreign company that is allowed to operate in the country for marketing, promotion, and market research purposes only, without engaging in any commercial or revenue-generating activities.
Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)
The Qatar Financial Centre is a leading onshore financial and business hub based in Doha, established under Law No. (7) of 2005 to support economic diversification in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. It offers an internationally recognized business environment governed by an independent legal and regulatory framework based on English common law, providing clarity, transparency, and investor confidence. Companies established within QFC benefit from 100% foreign ownership, full repatriation of profits, a competitive 10% corporate tax regime on locally sourced profits, and access to both local and global markets. With a wide range of permitted activities across financial, professional, and commercial services, QFC provides businesses with the flexibility to operate onshore while enjoying the advantages of a modern, business-friendly ecosystem.
The Qatar Science and Technology Park
The Qatar Science and Technology Park is a specialized free zone located within Education City and part of Qatar Foundation, established to drive innovation and support Qatar's transition to a knowledge-based economy. QSTP provides a dynamic environment for technology-driven and research-focused companies, offering 100% foreign ownership, full profit repatriation, and zero corporate tax, alongside access to world-class laboratories, incubators, and funding programs. With strong links to leading universities and research institutions, QSTP enables collaboration between industry, academia, and startups, making it an ideal platform for companies engaged in research, development, and advanced technology solutions.