Unlock Long-term Stability with a Single-Family Office at QFC

A Single Family Office (SFO) at the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is a private wealth management firm dedicated to serving a single high-net-worth family to manage their business, investment and administrative affairs.

Designed to support long-term wealth preservation, family governance and succession planning, SFOs provide a structured and flexible platform for families to consolidate control, streamline decision-making and manage assets across generations with clarity and efficiency.

Established under the QFC Single Family Office Regulations and registered with the QFC Company Registration Office (CRO), SFOs operate within a stable legal framework based on Common Law.

SFOs may provide a range of services for the benefit of a single family, including investment and financial activities, accounting and advisory services, fiduciary and custodial support, and the administration of family entities and structures.

QFC Single-Family Office Features - Clean Component

Features of establishing a Single-Family Office with QFC:

  • Independent legal personality with full capacity, rights and privileges of a natural person.
  • Established for the sole purpose of managing and administering the business, investments and wealth of a single qualifying family.
  • No minimum capital requirement.
  • Must specify its Objects within its Articles of Association.
  • Must appoint a Designated Representative ordinarily resident in Qatar.
  • Must maintain a registered office situated in the QFC.

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. While requirements vary slightly for fintech firms, investment companies and fund managers, the overall journey remains the same, helping you and your business grow with confidence.

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 both domestic and international companies to establish and operate in Qatar, and is supported by a legal and regulatory environment based on international best business practices.

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