Qatar, through its 100% foreign ownership in Qatar policy, is one of the most attractive countries for foreign investments in the Middle East, thanks to its strong economy, its political stability, and advanced infrastructure, which provides a perfect environment for all foreign investors. Through the new Foreign Investment Law, foreign investors can now set up 100% companies in most sectors without the need for a local investor, which leads the way for them to easily establish organizations in the country without any difficulty.
At Elite Projects Qatar, we help investors and businessmen to establish their companies easily and smoothly through our integrated services in Company Formation and PRO Services. We provide them with full support from the beginning until the business is operational.
Foreign Investment Law in Qatar
The Foreign Investment Law enables foreign investors to completely own their companies in many sectors, and this reflects the principle of 100% Foreign Ownership in Qatar which the law allows to establish companies that are completely owned by foreigners without the need for a Qatari partner.
Foreign Investment Law No. (1) of 2019 brought a major change to the investment environment, which allows investors to own 100% of their companies in many sectors. This law removed the old system that required a local partner to own at least 51% of the project.
The law allows full ownership in sectors such as manufacturing, services, information technology, education, and healthcare. However, there are some sectors that are not allowed to have full foreign ownership, like banking and insurance.
At Elite Projects Qatar, we help you choose the right business activity for you and analyze if you will qualify to have 100% ownership under this law.
Qatar Free Zones
Free Zones are one of the most important options available to foreign investors to establish companies, with the Qatar Free Zone Authority (QFZA) having two major zones, called Ras Bu Fontas and Umm Al Houl, which provide a global business environment and make it easy to connect directly with international markets.
Companies in Free Zones allow owners to have 100% Foreign Ownership in Qatar of their companies and are completely exempt from taxes. They are also free to transfer their profit abroad without any limits.
These zones are perfect for companies in the logistics and technology, industrial, and commercial industries that want to take full advantage of Qatar's geographic location.
At Elite Projects, we explain to you the Qatar Free Zone Company Formation Cost and we help you to prepare the documents, obtain visas, and provide you with a comfortable and clear establishment experience.
Incentives for Foreign Investment
Qatar offers many advantages to attract foreign investors, such as:
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The country allows a fully owned company in most sectors.
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Free of tax up to 10 years for some sectors.
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Full flexibility in transferring the capital and profits abroad.
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Low customs fees on equipment and raw materials.
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A strong and modern world-class infrastructure in ports, airports, and logistics areas.
Our team at Elite Projects guarantees that you will fully benefit from these advantages.
Foreign Ownership Restrictions
Although the new laws are very flexible and allow 100% foreign ownerships in Qatar, there are some sectors excluded from foreign ownership.
For example, insurance, banking, and commercial agencies require previous approval from the relevant authorities. Also, some industries related to national security or natural resources might be strictly restricted.
At Elite Projects, we help our clients to identify these restrictions in advance and we provide the right legal solutions.
Why Elite Projects to Start your 100% Foreign Owned Companies?
At Elite Projects Qatar, we are not just a provider of services; we are a partner in your investment journey by assisting you every step of the journey, from preparing documents to obtaining final licenses. Our services include:
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Administrative and visa services (PRO & Government services).
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Legal and investment consultations.
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Support in starting a business in free zones.
We have a lot of experience working with government departments to make sure that your business gets off the ground quickly, easily, and legally. We want to help you start your 100% ownership for foreign investors in Qatar, with confidence and professionalism.