Company Setup and PRO Services
Setting up a new company requires proper documentation, coordination and approvals with the respective authorities in order to complete the set-up process seamlessly. In Qatar, prospective entrepreneurs have a variety of structures and jurisdictions within which to establish their businesses, including the mainland under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (“MOCI”), the Qatar Financial Centre (“QFC”), and the Qatar Free Zones Authority (“QFZA”) which oversees the Ras Bufontas and Umm Alhoul Free Zones. MBG’s team of experts have extensive experience providing assistance in the incorporation of companies in Qatar across these jurisdictions. Companies can also take advantage of our regional experience by providing impartial advice while also keeping the companies best interests in mind.
Our Company Set up services include:
- Conducting pre-setup studies to ensure that there is an appropriate jurisdiction for your new business;
- Setting up the legal entity in the form of corporate vehicle and location that best suits your needs;
- Advice on foreign ownership laws, including the implications of Law No. 1 of 2019 on the Regulation of Non-Qatari Capital Investment in Economic Activity, which permits up to 100% foreign ownership in a number of sectors, and the differences between incorporating on the Mainland, in the QFC, or within a Free Zone;
- Drafting all the legal documents you may need during company set up including Articles of Association, Shareholders Agreements, Memorandum of Association, and Powers of Attorney;
- Obtaining all the necessary approvals from the concerned government authorities including MOCI, the Ministry of Interior, and any sector-specific regulators as applicable;
- We can also assist in bringing your company public and obtaining approvals from the Qatar Financial Markets Authority and Qatar Stock Exchange where relevant.
PRO Services
MBG is committed to the growth of your company and we help with the swift management of tasks pertaining to public relations including acquiring visa services for staff and family. We will utilise our knowledge of Qatar’s Immigration and Employment regulations, as well as the respective free zone regulations to help enhance your presence in Qatar.
In addition to the above mentioned services, we are also able to assist in a number of areas including:
- Visa renewal and termination;
- Sourcing of medical insurance options in compliance with Qatar’s mandatory health insurance requirements;
- Licensing requirements and amending those licenses as your company grows;
- Certificate attestation and document clearing;
- Renewal of corporate licenses with MOCI or the relevant Free Zone authority.
Our team at MBG will be happy to help you throughout your business journey and will ensure that you remain compliant and up to date with the rapidly changing legal environment in Qatar.
