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

Under the QFC Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations, two or more individuals and/or companies may form an LLP to carry on any business activity permitted under QFC Law.

At the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), we make it easy for businesses to grow by establishing a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). An LLP offers a flexible and secure structure for business owners who want to collaborate with partners, combining the operational flexibility of a partnership with the protection of limited liability. This enables members to focus on building and expanding their business with confidence.

QFC LLP Features ā€“ Clean Component

Features of establishing a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) with QFC:

  • Independent legal identity, established and governed by an LLP agreement.
  • All members agree their roles, rights and responsibilities through an LLP agreement.
  • You need at least two members (individuals and/or corporate entities), who can be of any nationality.
  • No share capital requirement where the LLP carries on Non-Regulated Permitted Activities.
  • Each member's liability to contribute to the LLP's assets is limited to the amount agreed in the LLP agreement.
  • Your LLP must have a registered office in QFC-approved premises, and the business should operate from that address.
  • LLP accounts must be audited by a QFC-approved auditor, approved by the members, and filed with the Companies Registration Office (CRO).
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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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