Valsen Corporate

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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