Choose a business activity
Decide on the type of business activity you want to undertake and ensure that it is permissible under Qatar’s laws and regulations.
Choose a legal structure
Decide on the type of legal structure for your business, such as a limited liability company (LLC), branch office, or representative office.
Obtain initial approvals
Depending on the type of business, you may need to obtain approvals from various government agencies, such as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, or the Qatar Financial Center.
Register the company
Once you have obtained initial approvals, you will need to register your company with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. You will need to provide documents such as the company’s articles of association, a list of shareholders, and proof of address.
Obtain visa and work permits
If you are planning to bring in foreign employees, you will need to obtain work and residence permits for them.
Obtain commercial registration
This step is necessary for all types of businesses operating in Qatar. You will need to provide documents such as the company’s registration certificate, a list of shareholders, and proof of address.
Open a corporate bank account
Once your business is registered, you will need to open a corporate bank account in order to start operations.
Start business operations
Once all the necessary approvals, licenses, and permits have been obtained, you can start your business operations.
Choose a business activity
Decide on the type of business activity you want to undertake and ensure that it is permissible under Qatar’s laws and regulations.
Choose a legal structure
Decide on the type of legal structure for your business, such as a limited liability company (LLC), branch office, or representative office.
Obtain initial approvals
Depending on the type of business, you may need to obtain approvals from various government agencies, such as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, or the Qatar Financial Center.
Register the company
Once you have obtained initial approvals, you will need to register your company with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. You will need to provide documents such as the company’s articles of association, a list of shareholders, and proof of address.
Obtain Residence & work permits
If you are planning to bring in foreign employees, you will need to obtain work and residence permits for them.
Obtain commercial registration
This step is necessary for all types of businesses operating in Qatar. You will need to provide documents such as the company’s registration certificate, a list of shareholders, and proof of address.
Open a corporate bank account
Once your business is registered, you will need to open a corporate bank account in order to start operations.
Start business operations
Once all the necessary approvals, licenses, and permits have been obtained, you can start your business operations.
