To operate from the QFC, you must conduct activities from our list of permitted activities.
QFC offers 50+ permitted activities to operate.
To operate from the QFC, you must conduct activities from our list of permitted activities.
QFC offers 50+ permitted activities to operate.
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You can track the status of your application through the QFC app. |
Note: Application fees are non-refundable.
We at the Client Affairs team understand what it means to run your business smoothly. Understanding your needs is at the core of our business values, and your success is ours, which is why we are In Business, Together.
Our support extends beyond providing you with your license. We are committed to helping you through your business journey here in Qatar and the Client Affairs department serves as the one stop shop for all your business needs.
Our Select Level contains a range of benefits suitable for companies that opt for simple and basic assistance to become established on a small scale.
All Employers - please ensure a staff privacy notice is displayed in line with the Data Protection Regulations.
Your Senior Executive Functions (SEF) full residency should be completed within 3 month.
You will be required to provide a copy to us.
Notify us once you receive the Resident Permit.
Professional Indemnity Insurance cover needs to be finalised within 3 months.
You will be required to provide a copy to us.
Registered office agreement.
You will be required to provide a copy to us.
Not applicable to branches, SPCs and holding companies, which are passive or wholly owned by the State of Qatar.
Tax filing and payment are due 6 months after the end of the accounting period.
Download an activity description guide for our non-regulated permitted activities
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