Company Formation in Qatar
Set up in Qatar with 100% foreign ownership under Law No. 1 of 2019 — mainland, Qatar Financial Centre or free zone. We handle structuring, licensing, banking and the regulated-activity approvals.
Foreign ownership
100% foreign ownership (most sectors, Law 1/2019)
Main entity
LLC, QFC entity or QFZ company
Typical timeline
QFZ ~5–10 days; mainland ~10–20 days; QFC ~3–6 weeks
Corporate tax
10% on local-source profits; QFC/QFZ exemptions
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Qatar is built for foreign founders
One of the world's highest GDP-per-capita markets — now 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, plus QFC and free-zone options.
100% foreign ownership
Law No. 1 of 2019 opened most sectors to full foreign ownership with no Qatari partner — a major shift from the old 51% rule.
No personal income tax
Zero personal income tax, with corporate tax of 10% on locally sourced profits. QFC and free-zone regimes offer further exemptions.
QFC and free zones
The Qatar Financial Centre suits finance and professional services; QFZ free zones offer up to 20-year 0% tax holidays and 0% customs.
LNG-funded, high-spend economy
One of the world's wealthiest markets per capita, with sustained infrastructure and diversification spending.
Ways to set up in Qatar
Mainland LLC
Registered with the Ministry of Commerce. 100% foreign ownership available across most activities since 2019.
Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)
An onshore common-law platform for finance and professional services, with its own tax and regulatory regime.
Qatar Free Zone (QFZ)
Export- and logistics-focused zones (Ras Bufontas, Umm Alhoul) with long tax holidays and 0% customs.
Branch of a foreign company
For executing a specific contract or extending a parent company's operations into Qatar.
Qatar at a glance
- Foreign ownership
- 100% foreign ownership (most sectors, Law 1/2019)
- Main entity
- LLC, QFC entity or QFZ company
- Typical timeline
- QFZ ~5–10 days; mainland ~10–20 days; QFC ~3–6 weeks
- Corporate tax
- 10% on local-source profits; QFC/QFZ exemptions
- Personal income tax
- 0%
How we set up your Qatar company
One team coordinates every step — so you deal with us, not a chain of local agents.
Select activity and platform
We advise mainland vs QFC vs QFZ based on your activity, clients and tax position.
Name reservation and approvals
Trade-name reservation and any regulator approvals for licensed activities.
Incorporation
Articles of association, registered office or lease, and commercial registration / QFC or QFZ licence.
Banking and tax
Corporate bank account introductions and tax registration with the General Tax Authority.
Everything your Qatar entity needs to trade
One partner for the whole structure — including alongside your Saudi setup.
- Entity structuring advice — the right vehicle for your activity, tax position and ownership
- Name reservation and incorporation with the local registry
- Registered office / agent and local-address requirements
- Trade or activity licensing and any sector regulator approvals
- Corporate bank account introductions
- Tax, VAT and beneficial-ownership registrations
- Director, shareholder and UBO documentation, attested where required
- Ongoing compliance — renewals, filings and annual returns
Documents you'll typically need
A guide — we confirm the exact checklist for your activity on the first call.
- Passport copies of shareholders and directors
- Business activity selection
- Trade-name reservation
- Memorandum & Articles of Association
- Registered office or lease
- Regulatory approvals for licensed activities
Qatar setup — common questions
- Do I still need a 51% Qatari partner?
- Not in most sectors. Law No. 1 of 2019 allows 100% foreign ownership across most activities; some regulated sectors still require local participation.
- Mainland, QFC or free zone?
- QFC suits finance and professional-services firms, QFZ suits export and logistics businesses that want tax holidays, and mainland is best if you need to trade locally.
- What taxes apply in Qatar?
- Corporate tax is 10% on locally sourced profits and there is no personal income tax. QFC and free-zone regimes offer significant exemptions.
Can you own 100% of your Saudi company?
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Setting up in more than one market?
We anchor you in Saudi Arabia and build the rest of your footprint around it — one partner, one process.