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