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Frequently Asked Questions

Few of the most frequrently asked questions will be listed here.
  • General Questions
  • Trade names
  • Business Activities
  • Establishing Companies
  • Questions of foreign companies contracting with the State of Qatar
  • Questions of foreign investment companies
  • Questions of commercial representation companies
  • Procedures for commercial registrations
  • Questions of joint stock companies
  • Commercial Permit Services
  • Trademarks
  • Digital Signature
  • Payment methods
  • Article of Association
  • Commercial permit
  • Advertising license
  • Rules and regulations of placing an advertisement
  • Signage types
  • Health license
  • Approval for labor recruitment
  • Land allocation
  • Environmental Permit
  • Reserve trade name
  • Extend reserve trade name
  • Industrial Permit
  • Factory Establishment

General Questions


Can a foreign investor establish a company from abroad?

We are working on enabling the foreign investor to complete the establishment (registration, submission of applications and necessary attachments, contract singature, and payments) process from abroad using Single Window online services.

How can I inquire about the details of a commercial registration such as validity and name of partners?
Information on commercial registration can be obtained on the Single Window website by following the steps below:
  • Login.
  • Go to the Companies screen.
  • Open the company profile.
  • Go to certificate.
  • How can I register into the Single Window e-Services?

    Registration can be made through the National Authentication Services (NAS), Qatar’s online service provider, using your Qatar identification card.

    I am a resident of the State of Qatar. Can I use the Single Window services?

    Yes, you can avail of the Single Window services through its website, which will direct you to enter your information using the NAS registration details.

    Is a printed online commercial registration acceptable by other government agencies and related parties without attestation from ministry?

    Yes, a printed online commercial registration is regarded as an original copy and is accepted by any other party.

    Is it possible to create a company online when one or some companies are under the legal age?

    Yes, you can apply for the establishment of a company online.

    Is it possible to establish a company for a foreign investor living outside the State of Qatar?

    We are working on enabling the foreign investor to complete the establishment (registration, submission of applications and necessary attachments, contract singature, , and payments) process from abroad using Single Window online services.

    What are the procedures for requesting an online excerpt of the commercial registration?
    To request an excerpt of the commercial registration:
    • Login to Single Window website.
    • Go to and press on company name.
    • Go to certificate.
    • Print copy.
    What happens if the commercial registration has not been renewed?

    In the case of non-renewal of the commercial registration, the investor will pay a violation amount of up to QAR 300, in addition to the commercial registration fee.

    Where is the Single Window located? Is it possible to book an appointment to complete my transactions?

    The Single Window is located in Lusail city. Appointments to visit the Single Window can be made online at this link.

    Photocopying and circulating documents exposes the perpetrator to the punishment stipulated in Article (332) of the Penalties Law No. (11) of 2004, and in contravention of the provisions of Article (80) of the Civil Human Resources Law.

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