Qatar company formation
100% foreign ownership in one of the world’s richest markets. We register your LLC in Qatar, open the bank and tax files, and advise on the residence route for you and your family.
Qatar at a glance
- 🏢 Entity: LLC (WLL) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, or a QFC company
- 💰 Minimum capital: No statutory minimum for most activities; QAR 200,000 is commonly shown for an LLC
- ⏱️ Formation time: 2–4 weeks for an LLC; 2–3 weeks for a QFC licence
- 🧾 Corporate tax: 10% corporate income tax on the foreign-owned share of profit; 0% for 20 years in Qatar Free Zones
- 🌍 Remote formation: Partly. Some steps need a visit for signatures and residence biometrics
Key facts
Qatar company formation facts
Figures on this page are indicative and change often. Government fees, taxes and timelines are confirmed in your written quote after a free consultation. Company formation does not by itself grant residence or citizenship; where a residence route exists we say so and explain its conditions.
Why Qatar
100% foreign ownership in one of the world’s richest markets
- 100% foreign ownership permitted in most sectors since the 2019 investment law
- No personal income tax and no VAT
- QFC offers an English-language common-law platform with 10% tax
- Company residence sponsorship for you and your family
Who it suits
Consultancies, tech firms, trading and services companies serving the Gulf, and founders who want to live in Doha with their family. Our own group company is registered in Qatar, so we know the process first-hand.
Residence
Living in Qatar through your company
Residence by company sponsorshipThe company sponsors residence permits for owners, managers and staff; family sponsorship available above salary thresholds.
Qatar residence is sponsored by your company once it holds an immigration card. Fees depend on the number of permits and are quoted with your company formation.
Documents to prepare
- Passport copies of shareholders and the general manager
- Proof of address and bank reference
- Proposed trade name (we reserve it)
- Office lease in Qatar (we help source a licensed office)
- Approved activities list and articles of association (we draft)
Process
How we register your company in Qatar
- Consultation
We confirm Qatar fits your goal and send a written quote.
- Documents
Passport copies, proof of address and powers of attorney.
- Filing
Partner lawyers reserve the name and file with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Tax and bank
Tax numbers issued and bank or payment account opened.
- Residence
Optional: we file the residence application for you and your family.
FAQ
Qatar company formation questions
Do I still need a Qatari partner?
Not for most activities. The 2019 foreign investment law allows 100% foreign ownership in the majority of sectors; a few, such as commercial agencies, remain restricted.
MOCI LLC or QFC?
QFC suits professional services, consulting and holding companies that want English common law and a quick licence. A MOCI LLC is needed for retail, construction and most trading activities.
How does residence work?
Once the company is registered and has an office, it obtains an immigration card and sponsors residence permits for owners and employees, who can then sponsor family.
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Register your company in Qatar
Send us your activity and ownership plan and we reply with a written quote, timeline and document list.