Comprehensive Establishment
Comprehensive Establishment
Comprehensive Establishment
Descriptions
This service allows the investor to obtain all the necessary licenses to start engaging in economic business in one transaction.
The required procedures and approvals are automatically determined according to the components of the entity to be established, such as legal structure, activity, capital and location.
The following transactions can be completed through this service:
- Trade Name
- Commercial Registration
- Memorandum of Association (MoA)
- Commercial Permit
- Establishment ID (EID)
- Tax Card
- Labor Approvals
- Specific licenses based on the selected activities
Persona Type
- Qatari Citizens
- Residents
- Foreigners
- Qatari Company
- Foreign Company
- Government Entity
Eligibility
- The applicant shall have a registered account in the National Authentication System “Tawtheeq” with a valid Qatari ID.
- There shall be no ban on any of the partners or the owner imposed by the official authorities in the country.
Conditions
Trade Name
- It shall be compliant with trade name regulations. (Check these terms and regulations in the Knowledge Base.)
- It shall not be similar to that of another company. (Use the Trade Name Search Tool and verify that there is no similar tradename already registered.)
Business Activities
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The activities to be practiced shall be compliant with the nationality of capital, according to the laws, and you may use the Business Activities Search Tool to find out the terms that apply to the activity you wish to practice.
- Most activities are permitted to foreign investors (i.e. Non-Qatari ownership more than 49% and up to 100% is permitted).
- In addition to the above, there are excluded activities to the investors who are citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (i.e. An ownership percentage more than 49% and up to 100% is permitted to GCC citizens).
- Other than the two categories of activities above, the percentage of Qatari capital ownership shall not be less than 51%.
- Except for few activities, the percentage of Qatari capital ownership shall not be less than 100%.
Capital
The capital, according to the legal structure, shall not be less than a defined value as follows:
- Holding Company and Public Joint Stock Company: Not less than QAR10 million.
- Private Joint Stock Company: Not less than QAR5 million.
- Other types of companies: Not less than QAR1,000.
- Individual Establishment, Professional Office, Home License, Branches of Foreign Companies, Representative Offices: No capital.
Owner / Partners / Managers
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For individuals, either a valid Qatari ID or a valid passport shall be available.
- For minors, at least one legal representative shall be appointed.
- For legal entities, a valid commercial register shall be available, and for government entities, a valid establishment ID shall be available, with at least one legal representative appointed for the legal partner.
- The manager shall have a valid Qatari ID.
- Only Qataris and Gulf nationals who are at least 18 years old are allowed to register an individual establishment, and it is not permitted to establish more than one per person.
- The approval of the authorized signatory shall be obtained if s/he is not the owner of the organization.
- The beneficial owner shall be declared to complete the company establishment procedures.
- In Joint Liability and Limited Partnership Companies:
- Joint Partners: They are the ones running the company and are jointly responsible for all its obligations with their own funds. All joint partners shall be natural persons.
- Limited Partners: They are the ones who contribute to the company's capital, without being responsible for the company's obligations except to the extent of the money they provide or the amount they commit to paying to the company. The limited partner may not interfere in the management of the company, even by virtue of a power of attorney, or, otherwise, s/he becomes responsible for his/her decisions.
Location Readiness
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There shall be valid title deed or lease contract available.
- The site’s equipment and space shall be compliant with the requirements of the relevant licenses from the authorities regulating the activity to be licensed, and the site shall have been issued a building completion certificate and civil defense licenses.
- If the company's location is not ready, only the commercial registration (CR) will be issued (without the commercial permit (CP)), and, in this case, the activity is not permitted until after the commercial license is issued.
You may check the Knowledge Base to read more about the terms and requirements for starting a business in Qatar.
Process
- Fill out the application, including data and attachments.
- Receive the application and verify it automatically through the Single Window systems and service providers.
- Review the application and decide on it through the government entities providing the service.
- Sign MoA document digitally on the Single Window portal or by booking an appointment.
- Pay fees electronically on the Single Window portal.
- Receive the certificates and original copies electronically through the Single Window.
Required Document List
| Document | Condition |
|---|---|
| Franchise / Usufruct / License to Use the Trademark | In case of registering a trade name that is set as a registered trademark. |
| Document | Condition |
|---|---|
| Copy of Passport | For each person identified with a passport. |
| Copy of Commercial Registration | For each company registered outside Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) that is listed as a partner or owner. |
| Authorization Letter / Power of Attorney / Court Ruling allowing the Representative to represent the Partner | For each person representing a partner / owner / shareholder. |
| Copy of Professional Registration Record | For the licensee and managers of the professional office. |
| Document | Condition |
|---|---|
|
Non-Qatari Investment License Application |
Must follow the template available on MOCI website. |
| Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) | For each partner / owner. |
| Document | Condition |
|---|---|
| Authorization Letter to Represent the Company |
Agency document or authorization from foreign company/organization to its legal representative in Qatar to carry out its business. |
| Commercial Registration of the Foreign Company | For the headquarters of the branch of the foreign company / representative office. |
| Contract / Articles of Association of the Foreign Company | For the main HQ of the branch of the foreign company / representation office |
| Contract Between Government Entity and Foreign Company | For each contract concluded between the headquarters of the branch of the foreign company and the Qatari government. |
| Approval of Contracting Government Entity | For each contract formed between the main HQ of the branch of the foreign company and the Qatari government. |
| Contract between Main Contractor and Subcontractor | In case the branch is listed as sub-contractor to the government entity. |
| Document | Condition |
|---|---|
| Title Deed | Not required if the person signing the rental agreement declaration has the same name as the property owner on the building completion certificate. |
| Rental Agreement Declaration or Rent Deposit Receipt by the Rental Disputes Settlement Committee or Court Decree / Evidence of Judicial Dispute for which no final judgment has been issued |
If business site is rented |
| Real Estate Authorization Declaration or a Notarized Power of Attorney from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to manage the Property or Written Authorization signed by all landlords for those delegated to sign the rental agreement declaration on their behalf. |
If business facility is a sub-lease. |
|
Building Completion Certificate OR its equivalent |
As issued by the municipality. Could be replaced by a (Site layout plan indicating the exact location for conducting the activity) in case of home license issued in a non-administrative or non- commercial villa. |
| Sketch of the Site Layout Certified by the Municipality | If the site is classified as a kiosk. |
| Civil Defense Certificate |
If the site area is greater than or equal to 250 square meters. If the location is inside a mall, it is sufficient to attach the mall's civil defense certificate during the commercial permit issuance, but upon renewal, a civil defense certificate for the location is required. |
| Photo of (My Address) Plate |
As issued by the municipality. Could be replaced by photo of the electricity meter showing the electricity number, in case of home license. |
| Copy of Building Owner's Qatari ID | Required for signature validation, hence it does not have to be active. |
| Copy of the Applicant’s Qatari ID | In case of home license only |
| Undertakings / Pledge of the Licensee and Building Owner Consent to Adhere to the Permit's Conditions | In case of home license issued for non-administrative or non-commercial villa. |
| Document | Condition |
|---|---|
| Copy of Valid License / Approval Issued by the Regulating Entity |
For each regulated business activity that shall be registered and / or licensed. These documents will not be requested if you choose to issue them through the proceedings of your request being submitted via the Single Window. Please refer to the Business Activities Search Tool for more details of the requirements of each specific business activity |
Any formal document that is issued outside Qatar must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign affairs and the Embassy of Qatar at the issuing country.
Fees
| Item | Fees |
|---|---|
| Trade Name Reservation |
QAR1000 in case of requesting to reserve trade name reservation only.
Free of charge if the request is made as part of the comprehensive establishment. |
| Item | Fees |
|---|---|
| One Business Activity |
500 QAR
|
| Per Extra Business Activity | 300 QAR |
| Special fees for some legal forms | Branch of Foreign Company: QAR 5,000 Representative Offices: QAR 5,000 Shareholding Companies: QAR 5,000 |
| Item | Fees |
|---|---|
| Based on the Legal Structure |
QAR10,000 for Shareholding (both types) or Holding (of any legal structure)
QAR10,000 for Branch of Foreign Company QAR5,000 for Representative Office |
| Based on Foreign Ownership Percentage | QAR5,000 in the case of foreign investment exception where total ownership percentage of non-Qataris exceeds 49% of the company's capital. |
| Based on Company Capital | QAR500 if the capital is less than QAR500,000. QAR1,000 if the capital is between QAR500,000 and QAR1,000,000 (both). QAR2,000 if the capital is more than QAR1,000,000 and less than or equal to QAR2,000,000. QAR3,000 if the capital is more than QAR2,000,000 and less than or equal to QAR5,000,000. QAR5,000 if the capital is more than QAR5,000,000. |
| Based on Qatar Chamber fees defined for each business activity | QAR500 if the capital is less than QAR500,000. QAR1,000 if the capital is between QAR500,000 and QAR1,000,000 (both). |
| Item | Fees |
|---|---|
| Contract / Articles of Association (AOA) Attestation and Revision |
Fees vary based on the legal type as follows:
QAR1,000 for General and Limited Partnership companies. QAR500 for Limited Liability Companies. QAR2,000 for Shareholding Companies. |
| Notarization |
QAR500 mandatory attestation fees for the first three copies.
*Minimum of either QAR500 or Number of partners/owners/shareholders * 50 QR for signatures collection and notarization fees, whichever is less. |
| Item | Fees |
|---|---|
| Commercial Permit | QAR500 |
| Home Permits | QAR300 |
| Item | Fees |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Interior (MOI) Fees to Issue the EID | QAR200 |
| Item |
|---|
| Some business activities might require additional licenses or approvals, which may add additional fees. Please use the Business Activities Search Tool for more details. |
Relevant Services
Relevant Entity
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Ministry of Endowment & Islamic Affairs
Address
Doha, Westbay
Phone Number
+974 4470 0000
Website
https://islam.gov.qa/
Email
public.sec@islam.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:30AM–1:00PM
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General Authority of Civil Aviation
Address
Doha
Phone Number
+974 4455 7333
Website
https://caa.gov.qa/
Email
pr@caa.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:30AM–1:45PM
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Communication Regulation Authority
Address
Doha, Westbay
Phone Number
+974 4499 5535
Website
https://www.cra.gov.qa/
Email
info@cra.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:00AM–2:00PM
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General Customs Authority
Address
Doha, Westbay
Phone Number
+974 4473 3333
Website
https://www.mcit.gov.qa/
Email
info@mcit.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:30AM–2:00PM
Entity
Ministry of Education & Higher Education
Address
Doha, Lusail
Phone Number
155
Website
https://www.edu.gov.qa
Email
info@edu.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:00AM–1:45PM
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General Tax Authority
Address
Doha, Westbay
Phone Number
16565
Website
https://www.gta.gov.qa/
Email
info@gta.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:30AM–2:00PM
Entity
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Address
Doha, Westbay
Phone Number
+974 4473 3333
Website
https://www.mcit.gov.qa/
Email
info@mcit.gov.qa
Office Hours
8:00AM–2:00PM
Entity
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Address
Doha
Phone Number
16066
Website
https://www.mecc.gov.qa
Email
info@mecc.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:00AM–2:00PM
Entity
Ministry of Municipality
Address
Doha
Phone Number
184
Website
https://mme.gov.qa
Email
info@mm.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:00AM–2:00PM
Entity
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Address
Doha, Lusail
Phone Number
16001
Website
https://moci.gov.qa
Email
info@moci.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:00AM–1:00PM
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Ministry of Defense
Address
Doha
Phone Number
+974 4461 0466
Website
https://procurement.qaf.mil.qa/
Email
qafprocurement@qaf.mil.qa
Office Hours
N/A
Entity
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Address
Doha, West Bay
Phone Number
+974 4011 1111
Website
https://www.mofa.gov.qa/
Email
Office Hours
8:00AM–1:30PM
Entity
Ministry of Finance
Address
Doha, Westbay
Phone Number
16020
Website
https://www.mof.gov.qa/
Email
info@mof.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:00AM–3:00PM
Entity
Ministry of Interior
Address
Doha
Phone Number
+974 236 6666
Website
https://moi.gov.qa/
Email
info@moi.gov.qa
Office Hours
6:00AM–1:00PM
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Ministry of Justice
Address
Doha, Westbay
Phone Number
+974 4021 5555
Website
https://www.moj.gov.qa/
Email
info@moj.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:00AM–2:00PM
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Ministry of Labour
Address
Doha
Phone Number
16505
Website
https://www.mol.gov.qa
Email
info@mol.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:00AM–2:00PM
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Ministry of Public Health
Address
Doha
Phone Number
+974 4407 0000
Website
https://emsfsa.moph.gov.qa/
Email
N/A
Office Hours
7:00AM–2:00PM
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Ministry of Transport
Address
Doha, Westbay
Phone Number
+974 4045 1111
Website
https://mot.gov.qa/
Email
info@mot.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:00AM–2:00PM
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Ministry of Sports and Youth
Address
Doha, Lusail
Phone Number
+974 4021 1111
Website
https://www.moc.gov.qa
Email
info@msy.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:00AM–2:00PM
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Qatar Central Bank
Address
Doha
Phone Number
+974 4445 6456
Website
https://www.qcb.gov.qa/
Email
info@qcb.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:00AM–2:00PM
Entity
Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Address
Doha
Phone Number
+974 4455 9111
Website
https://www.qatarchamber.com/
Email
info@qcci.org
Office Hours
7:00AM–2:00PM
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Address
Doha, Westbay
Phone Number
+974 4428 9999
Website
https://www.qfma.org.qa/
Email
media@qfma.org.qa
Office Hours
7:00AM–2:00PM
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Qatar General Organization for Standardization and Standardization
Address
Doha, Westbay
Phone Number
+974 4034 4444
Website
https://www.moci.gov.qa/
Email
info@moci.gov.qa
Office Hours
7:00AM–2:00PM
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Qatar News Agency
Address
Doha, Westbay
Phone Number
+974 4450 3334
Website
https://www.qna.org.qa/
Email
info.web@qna.org.qa
Office Hours
Entity
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Address
Doha, Lusail
Phone Number
+974 4499 7499
Website
https://www.qatartourism.com/
Email
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Office Hours
7:00AM–2:00PM