Factory Establishment
Factory Establishment
Factory Establishment
Descriptions
This service allows the investor to obtain the required license and apply for a land to establish a factory in Qatar in one transaction. The service guides the investor to the required procedures and approvals automatically.
The following transactions are completed through this service:
- Trade Name
- Commercial Registration
- Memorandum of Association (MoA)
- Initial Approval
- Environmental Permit
- Land Allocation
- Industrial Permit
- Establishment ID (EID)
- Tax Card
- Specific licenses based on the selected activities
Persona Type
- Qatari Citizens
- Residents
- GCC Nationals
- Foreigner
- 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
Same conditions as listed on the Comprehensive Establishment service.
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 online on the Single Window portal.
- Receive the certificates and original copies electronically through the Single Window.
- The procedures of Environmental Permit, Land Allocation, and Industrial Permit will be automatically triggered upon the issuance of the Commercial Registration in the previous steps.
Required Document List
Same documents as listed on the Comprehensive Establishment service, in addition to the below documents specific to the factories:
| Fee | Condition |
|---|---|
| Feasibility Study for the Project | Includes business plan of the project, market study, financial study, technical study, and project implementation schedule. |
| Quotation of Equipment & Raw Materials | Optional |
| Document | Condition |
|---|---|
| Factory Layout Designs | |
| Consent of Not Receiving Land for this Project from Any Other Party |
| Document | Condition |
|---|---|
|
Terms of Reference for the Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) Study |
| Document | Condition |
|---|---|
| Financial Study Based on QDB's Template | |
| Bank Comfort Letter | |
| Consent Form – Credit Report | |
| CV for Project Owner | |
| Statement of Personal (Investible) Net Worth |
| Document | Condition |
|---|---|
| Environmental Permit | If these documents are not issued within the same transactions. |
| Land Allocation Proof | If these documents are not issued within the same transactions. |
Any formal document that is issued outside Qatar must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Qatar in the issuing country.
Fees
Same fees as listed on the Comprehensive Establishment service, in addition to the below fees specific to the factories:
| Item | Fees |
|---|---|
| Initial Approval | QAR1,000 |
| Environmental Permit | None |
| Industrial Land Allocation Request | QAR5,000 |
| Industrial Permit | QAR1,000 |
Relevant Entity
Entity
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
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 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
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
Entity
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
Entity
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
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