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.

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1. End to end comprehensive service
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3. Expert advice on structuring options
4. Dedicated ongoing compliance support
5. Extensive network pool of service providers