Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)

Welcome to Qatar Financial Centre

Who we are

We are a leading onshore business and financial centre located in Doha, welcoming international and domestic companies to become registered QFC entities. QFC aims to promote Qatar as a major business and commercial hub at the crossroads between East and West.

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What we do

We invite businesses, from start-ups to large corporations seeking to expand to the region, to benefit from flexible legal and regulatory services, regulated and non-regulated, that meet international best practice. With QFC, you can accelerate business growth in Qatar and beyond, while becoming part of Qatar’s swift expansion into a major trade and investment hub.

QFC Benefits

What We License

Application Process

Operating with QFC

Registration

Client Affairs

Tax

Employment Standards Office

Data Protection Office

Client Portal

Designated Office Premises

QFC Tech Circle

How to register a company with QFC

Expression of interest in the QFC

Complete the 'Start Your Setup' form. You can also contact our business development team at +974 4496 7836 or email businessdevelopment@qfc.qa

Complete Single Online Application

If your business operations are aligned to the activities permitted under the QFC, you can complete an online Application for Registration and License with us.

Certificate and Scope of License Issued

Once your application is approved, you will receive your Licensing and Registration Certificates, your QFC entity’s Scope of License, and Licensing Letter.

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Echoes of Success

A video series that highlights interesting facts and inspiring success stories behind the achievements of our clients and business partners.

Doha Tech Angels

Meet Sara Daniel, Managing Director of Doha Tech Angels (DTA) - Qatar’s first private investment club. DTA is on a mission to empower the next generation of tech disruptors, offering not just capital but also strategic insights, mentorship, and global connections to help early-stage startups thrive.

Founded by 15 visionary partners, DTA unites seasoned investors, entrepreneurs, and executives across technology, finance, telecommunications, real estate, banking, education, and healthcare, providing the expertise to shape tomorrow’s industry leaders.

Alchemist Doha

Meet Majed Lababidi, Director of Ecosystem Integration at Alchemist Doha.

Leveraging Alchemist’s global network, Alchemist Doha invests in founders with promising products and early market traction, while seamlessly connecting them to Qatar’s innovation ecosystem and global opportunities.

Golden Gates Ventures

Michael Lints, partner at Golden Gate Ventures, is helping to redefine venture capital in Qatar. With their regional headquarters in Doha, they’re leading the charge in fostering innovation and supporting startups.

In this episode of our Echoes of Success series, Michael shares his venture capital journey, the role QFC has played in their expansion, and the exciting future for Golden Gate Ventures in the region.