Valsen Corporate

Qatar Branch

  • When conducting business in the Middle East, it is not always mandatory that you seek a local partner. Certain company establishment types allow for the foreign business to maintain 100% ownership. If you are a foreign company executing a specific contract in Qatar, you can choose to establish a Branch Office. The contract, however, must “facilitate the performance of a public service or utility”. This means that your contract must be issued by a government or quasi-government entity.

    Qatar Branch Office Key Features and Legal Requirements

    Qatar BO

    Corporate Details

    General
    • Type of Entity

    BO
    • Registered Office in Qatar

    Yes

    Share capital or equivalent
    • Standard currency

    QAR
    • Permitted currencies

    Any
    • Minimum Deposit

    NA

    Directors
    • Minimum number

    NA
    • Corporate directorship allowed

    NA

    Shareholders
    • Minimum number

    NA
    • Corporate shareholder allowed

    NA

    Accounts
    • Requirements to prepare

    Yes
    • Audit requirements

    No
    • Requirements to file accounts

    No
    The Qatar Branch Office Tax Treatment Corporate Tax of 10% The Qatar Branch Office Duration for Set up Around 4 weeks The Qatar Branch Office Distinctive Benefits
    • The Qatar Branch Office attracts a low corporate tax of 10%
    • There is no minimum capital requirements for The Qatar Branch Office
    • Domicile migration is allowed.
    The Valsen Advantage
    1. End to end comprehensive service
    2. Speedy and efficient service
    3. Expert advice on structuring options
    4. Dedicated ongoing compliance support
    5. Extensive network pool of service providers