Establish a Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Qatar with QFC

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) enables you to establish a Limited Liability Company (LLC) under the QFC Companies Regulations. An LLC may be incorporated by one or more applicants to conduct any business activity permitted under QFC Law.

Supported by QFC's progressive legal, regulatory and business framework, your company benefits from world-class infrastructure, a transparent framework and an investor-friendly environment. Establishing in the QFC provides a strong operating base in Qatar and unparalleled growth opportunities.

An LLC may be incorporated by one or more applicants to conduct any business activity permitted under QFC Law. Supported by QFC's progressive legal, regulatory and business framework, your company benefits from world-class infrastructure, a transparent framework and an investor-friendly environment. Establishing in the QFC provides a strong operating base in Qatar and unparalleled growth opportunities.

QFC LLC Features ā€“ Clean Component

Features of establishing a Limited Liability Company (LLC) with QFC:

  • Independent legal identity and limited liability.
  • Must have at least one member, who can be a natural person or a body corporate of any nationality acceptable to QFC.
  • No minimum share of capital is required for an LLC conducting Non-Regulated Permitted Activities. The share capital can be in any currency acceptable to QFC's Companies Registration Office (CRO).
  • Must have at least one Director and a Secretary and appoint a person to hold its Senior Executive Function.
  • Must maintain a registered office within QFC-approved premises and conduct all business activities from that office.
  • Must submit audited financial statements to the CRO, unless specifically exempted by regulation.
  • Accounts must be audited by a QFC-approved auditor. The audited financial statements must then be approved by a general meeting of members and filed with the CRO.

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

100% foreign ownership
100% foreign ownership
100% repatriation of profits
100% repatriation of profits
Trading in any currency with no restrictions
Trading in any currency with no restrictions
Competitive 10% corporate tax on locally sourced profits
Competitive 10% corporate tax on locally sourced profits
Legal environment based on Common Law
Legal environment based on Common Law
Access to 80+ double taxation agreements
Access to 80+ double taxation agreements

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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 your plans, proposed activities and eligibility to set up your business at QFC.

A link will be shared with the applicant to complete the form and provide the application requirements.

Your application will be reviewed by QFC team. If your activities are regulated, the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) will conduct a detailed assessment of your business model, governance arrangements, capital position and risk framework.

You may be asked to provide clarifications or submit additional documentation.

Once approved, your entity will be incorporated and licensed. You will receive your official registration documents and 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 domestic and international companies to establish and operate in Qatar, supported by a legal and regulatory environment based on international best practices.

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