FAQ
Ownership, cost, timelines, family, taxes: the questions we hear before every project — answered without sales varnish.
Yes. Since Qatar reformed its foreign investment framework, up to 100% foreign ownership is available in most sectors, subject to approval of the activity. A minority of regulated activities still require a Qatari partner — we check your specific activity before anything is filed.
Mainland (LLC) if your clients are in Qatar. Free zone (QFZ) if you trade internationally and value tax holidays next to the port or airport. QFC if you run a services or financial firm and want an English-language common law framework. The honest comparison on your actual model is the first thing we do.
It depends on structure and approvals. The commonly used share capital for an LLC is QAR 200,000; government fees add to professional fees. You receive a full itemised quote before committing — we publish no invented price lists.
A straightforward company setup typically takes 4 to 8 weeks. Residency follows the company's immigration card, and the bank account usually completes after your QID — sequenced properly, the waits overlap instead of stacking.
Yes — once you hold your own residence permit and meet the minimum salary threshold set by the authorities, you can apply to sponsor your spouse and children. Schools and housing are part of the relocation plan we build with you.
No personal income tax on salaries. Companies pay a flat 10% corporate tax on most foreign-owned profits; the QFC taxes local-source profits at 10% and free zones grant tax holidays. Exiting your current tax residency correctly matters just as much — we flag when you need specialist advice.
Manageable with the right sequence: banks want your CR, licence, Computer Card and a resident signatory with a QID. With a complete file, count weeks rather than days. We prepare the pack so the file does not bounce.
A licensed business setup consultancy in Doha executes incorporation, PRO and immigration files on the ground. Start in Qatar assesses your project, sequences the journey and stays your single point of contact in your language.