Business Consulting – Green Gate Qatar

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Greengate Qatar offers comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the needs of investors, entrepreneurs, and SMEs looking to establish, kickstart, and expand their ventures in Qatar.

Assistance in company setup

Our team of certified business setup consultants initiates with a complimentary consultation to clarify the process and address your queries. Before establishing your business, we streamline essential tasks such as obtaining necessary documents, determining the ideal jurisdiction, market analysis, partner selection, and more. Green Gate provides comprehensive Qatar company formation services, spanning from consultation to full incorporation. With our in-depth knowledge of local business practices and regulatory requirements, we can expertly assist you in efficiently launching your business within the shortest timeframe possible.

Types of company in Qatar

According to Commercial Companies Law N.5 (2002), a company must have its headquarters in Qatar. Generally, the following types of companies can operate in Qatar:

Joint Company
Equities Partnership Company
Limited Partnership Company
Limited Liability Company
Shareholding Company
Particular Partnership Company
Freelancer or self-employed

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Limited Liability Company Formation In Qatar

A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is the most common business entity option that an investor opts for in Qatar. The minimum participants required to set up an LLC in Qatar are two and can get stretched to 50 with at least one Qatari shareholder. This business entity in Qatar is formed under 51%-49% relationship where the foreign partners have the flexibility to own 49% of the entire shareholding whereas the remaining 51% needs to be held by the Qatari shareholder(s).

Legal Procedure Of Setting Up An LLC In Qatar

Draft the Articles of Association (AOA) of the company
Submit a request for Company Registration of a new company
Choose a Trade Name that needs to be authorized by the Commercial Registration Officer
Obtain the authenticated MOA by the Ministry of Justice
Make a deposit of QR 20,000 at the bank
Obtain a permission to commence a commercial activity from the authority
Subscription is to be made at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Obtain the Commercial Registration and License

Greengate Qatar offers comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the needs of investors, entrepreneurs, and SMEs looking to establish, kickstart, and expand their ventures in Qatar.

Document require to setup company in qatar

The below documents are required to incorporate business depending upon the type of corporate structuring.

If the shareholder is a Body Corporate incorporated outside Qatar:

Certificate of Incorporation.
Certificate proving good standing of the Company (if available).
Memorandum / Articles of Association.
KYC Form of the Company.

If the shareholder is a Body Corporate incorporated in Qatar:

Commercial Registration issued by the Ministry of Economy & Commerce.
Valid Trade License issued by Ministry of Economy & Commerce.
Articles of Association of the Company.
Copy of a valid Establishment Card.
KYC Form of the Company.

Steps and timelines

1. Draft the Memorandum of Association (MOA) or Articles of Association – this document is crucial as it outlines the relevant details of the company and its objectives and is usually done with the help of a legal advisor. This will be presented like a business plan study.

2. Company Name Reservation – This is done in compliance with the rules of the country. The reservation of the name is typically done through the Ministry of Economy and Commerce.

3. The MOA/AOA is then to be attested by the relevant authority under the Ministry of Justice.

4. Only once the MOA / AOA is verified, that the trade license and tax certificate can be applied.

5. For all Mainland Companies, it is mandatory to have an address of a commercial office space against its name.

6. Once the trade license is obtained, the company can apply for a computer card or an establishment card from the ministry of interior. This is a crucial step while trying to register a company in Qatar.

7. Get (Tax Identification Number) TIN registered with the Public Revenue and Tax Authority

8. Get the Company Seal