Qatar's Leading Onshore
Business and Financial Hub

A globally connected financial centre
helping businesses set up and thrive in Qatar and beyond.

Qatar's Leading Onshore Business and Financial Hub

A globally connected financial centre helping businesses set up and thrive in Qatar and beyond.

Your Gateway to Business Growth

Your Gateway to Business Growth

Establish your business in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

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Empowering Businesses

Empowering Businesses

From startups to global corporations, QFC provides a strong regulatory framework and business-friendly environment for sustained growth.

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Global Opportunities

Global Opportunities

Creating pathways for global opportunities with an international hub at the heart of the Middle East.

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Supporting Businesses, Shaping Tomorrow

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), Qatar’s leading onshore business and financial centre, offers a trusted platform for companies to set up, grow and operate with confidence. With a transparent legal and regulatory framework based on common Law, a business friendly tax framework and a streamlined setup process, QFC connects global businesses to opportunities in Qatar and the wider region.

A one-stop shop for all businesses and entrepreneurs, QFC blends global expertise with local talent and provides a foundational roadmap for investors, start-ups, and firms to set up a business in Qatar with ease and security.

In just two decades, over 4000 companies from 125+ countries have chosen QFC as their preferred platform to establish their presence in the Middle East and drive global impact.

Here, businesses find more than a place to set up; they find a launchpad for innovation, impact and new possibilities.

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World-Class Benefits

Here’s why companies choose to set up a business with QFC:

One Stop Shop

Set up, license and manage your business through a streamlined end-to-end process

Onshore Jurisdiction

Operate in Qatar and beyond through an internationally aligned legal and tax framework

100% Foreign Ownership

Establish and fully own your business in Qatar with confidence

Common Law Jurisdiction

Benefit from a legal, judicial and regulatory framework based on common law and international best practice

Competitive Tax Regime

Benefit from a competitive tax regime with 10% corporate tax, no personal income tax, wealth tax or Zakat, and extensive double taxation agreements

100% Repatriation of Profits

Repatriate profits, dividends and returns freely with no withholding tax on payments from Qatar

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How We Support Your Business Growth

A range of services and solutions under one environment, supporting businesses to set up, operate and grow with confidence.

Business Solutions
Legal Structures & Solutions
Setup
Operate
Elite Onboarding Services
Business professionals

Business Solutions

License categories covering financial, professional, family wealth and technology-driven activities designed to support different types of businesses operating in QFC.

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Legal structures

Legal Structures & Solutions

QFC offers a comprehensive range of legal structures tailored to your business objectives, whether you are managing private wealth, launching a corporate venture, or building a professional network.

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Business setup

Setup

Everything needed to establish a business in QFC, from choosing the right legal structure to completing incorporation and licensing.

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Business operations

Operate

Services to manage and run a business, including licensing and filings, certification, compliance, people, workspace, and ongoing business support.

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Elite onboarding

Elite Onboarding Services

For businesses that want the elevated experience through setup and early establishment in QFC.

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QFC is a leading onshore business and financial centre located in Doha, committed to promoting Qatar as a major business and commercial hub at the crossroads between East and West.

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