Qatar LLC

The limited liability company (LLC) is the most popular business structure used in Qatar. LLCs must have a minimum of two and a maximum of 50 participants, each of whom is liable only to the extent of his or her share of the company’s capital. The capital of an LLC must be at least QAR 200,000, divided into equal shares of QAR10 or more each. The signed Memorandum and Articles of Association must be submitted, in Arabic, to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce.
Foreign investors are permitted a 49% stake in the business, on condition that there is one or more Qatari partners. However, foreigners may own up to 100% of a Qatari company in certain sectors, including agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, health, and education.
Qatar Limited Liability Company Key Features

1. LLCs must have a minimum of two and a maximum of 50 participants
2. The capital of an LLC must be at least QAR 200,000
3. The signed Memorandum and Articles of Association must be submitted, in Arabic, to the Ministry of Economy and Commerce.
4. Foreign investors are permitted a 49% stake in the business
5. Foreigners may own up to 100% of a Qatari company in certain sectors

Qatar Limited Liability Company Legal Requirements

Qatar Limited Liability Company	Corporate Details
General
Type of Entity	LLC
Registered Office in Qatar	Yes
Share capital or equivalent
Standard currency	QAR
Permitted currencies	Any
Minimum Capital	QAR 200,000
Bearer shares allowed	Yes
No par value shares allowed	Yes
Directors
Minimum number	1
Local required	No
Corporate directorship allowed	Yes
Shareholders
Minimum number	2
Maximum	50
Corporate shareholder allowed	Yes
Company Secretary
Required	No
Local or qualified	Not required
Accounts
Requirements to prepare	Yes
Audit requirements	Yes
Requirements to file accounts	No
Publicly accessible accounts	No

Qatar Limited Liability Company Tax Treatment
A Qatar LLC is liable to pay a corporate income tax of 10 % on profits sourced in Qatar
Qatar Limited Liability Company Duration for Set up
Around 4 Weeks
Qatar Limited Liability Company Distinctive Benefits

1. No limitation on the amount of products or services the company can sell
2. Your company will be recognized as a local company, often permitting the entity to take part in an increased number of government and private tenders
3. The company will not be subject to withholding tax

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