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Your Gateway to Qatar’s Tech Ecosystem
Innovation begins with ideas that can transform industries and markets. The Qatar Financial Centre supports a wide range of technology businesses, from software developers and IT consultancies to systems integration firms, helping them grow, collaborate and seize opportunities across Qatar’s evolving digital landscape.
Qatar’s Digital Agenda 2030 is laying the foundation for a smart, knowledge-based economy by embracing business innovation, artificial intelligence, FinTech and emerging technologies. The QFC serves as a digital hub with a vision to support technology businesses and advance Qatar’s digital economy ambitions.
Computer Programming, IT Consultancy and Related Activities
Gateway to Qatar's Tech Ecosystem
Computer programming companies see the QFC as more than just a business address. Developers and tech teams can test new ideas, collaborate on innovative projects and gain insights from both local and international industry experts.
Whether establishing an IT consultancy in Qatar or scaling an existing technology business, QFC provides the network, expertise and resources needed to succeed in Qatar's rapidly evolving digital economy.
- C12.1 — Computer Programming Activities: Designing and writing code for systems software, applications, databases, web pages and portals; customising software; developing non-FinTech APIs
- C12.2 — IT Consultancy: Planning and designing computer systems (including hardware) and after-sale services; IT governance, data privacy and system processes; advising on IT networks, virtual reality, gaming platforms and augmented reality
- C12.3 — IT Implementation & Support: Computer disaster recovery; software installation and system setup
- C14 — Data Processing, Hosting & Web Portals: Web hosting, streaming and application hosting; data processing and data entry services; operation of web portals and media sites
Why Technology Companies Choose QFC
Legal Structures
Once the business activity has been identified, selecting the appropriate legal structure is key to how the company operates, grows and manages risk within the QFC.
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Setup Process
Setting up a business at QFC is a transparent, efficient and seamless process. Requirements vary depending on the nature of your activities.
Connect with the QFC team to discuss the firm’s plans, proposed activities and eligibility to set up a business at QFC.
A link will be shared with the applicant to complete the form and provide the application requirements.
Proposed firm name
Permitted activities
Description of activities and business model
Principal place of business
Details of non-QFC directors, principal representative and senior executive function
Ultimate beneficial ownership details
Application Fee
Annual & Additional
The application will be reviewed by the QFC team. If the activities are regulated, the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) will conduct a detailed assessment of the business model, governance arrangements, capital position and risk framework.
Clarifications or additional documentation may be requested.
Once approved, the entity will be incorporated and licensed. Official registration documents will be issued, and the firm can proceed with post-licensing steps, such as:
Commercial Registration Extract
License Certificate
License Letter
Incorporation Certificate
After registration, QFC will facilitate the process of obtaining the computer card and setting up the bank account.
Set up your business in Qatar
Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is a leading onshore business and financial centre, offering a world-class platform for both domestic and international companies to establish and operate in Qatar, and is supported by a legal and regulatory environment based on international best business practices.
