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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 non-profit network.

Corporate Structures

For domestic and international companies seeking to establish, operate and expand within Qatar's pro-business ecosystem.

Limited Liability Companies

Independent legal identity with limited liability. One or more members, no minimum capital for non-regulated activities.

Holding Companies

Centralised group management, risk ring-fencing and strategic acquisitions. Simplified governance.

Special Purpose Companies

Dedicated vehicles for specific transactions, asset holding and financing.

Company Limited by Guarantee (LLC(G))

Member-based structure without share capital. Ideal for Business Councils, Chambers of Commerce and Professional Associations.

Investment Clubs

Pool capital with members to invest collectively. Private participation only with formal yet flexible governance.

Branches of Non-QFC Limited Liability Companies

Extend an existing foreign company into Qatar as a functionally distinct branch of the parent, registered in the QFC.

Wealth & Family Solutions

For high-net-worth individuals, families and private investment groups seeking to protect, manage and transfer wealth across generations.

Single Family Offices

Private wealth management for single qualifying families. Independent legal personality with full capacity

Foundations

Purpose-driven asset protection and succession planning. Confidential constitution

Trusts

Assets held and managed by a trustee for the benefit of named beneficiaries, governed by QFC Trust Regulations. Supports wealth protection and cross-generational transfer

Investment Clubs

Pool capital with members to invest collectively. Private participation only with formal yet flexible governance.

Holding Companies

Centralised group management, risk ring-fencing and strategic acquisitions. Simplified governance.

Other Forms of Legal Entities

For businesses seeking legal arrangements beyond the standard corporate structures.

Limited Liability Partnerships

Flexible collaboration with limited liability protection. Two or more members, no share capital requirement.

Limited Partnerships

Used as fund vehicles in the QFC, combining a managing general partner with passive limited partners protected by limited liability

Branches of Non-QFC Limited Liability Partnerships

Extend an existing foreign partnership into Qatar as a functionally distinct branch, forming part of a single integrated partnership

General Partnerships

A direct association between two or more individuals, each acting as agent for the others and holding joint and several liability. Registration is optional