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• Qatar Financial Centre – Empowering your enterprise through a robust business framework.

• Qatar Financial Centre – Empowering your enterprise through a robust business framework.

We are a leading onshore business and financial centre located in Doha, welcoming international and domestic companies that wish to establish their presence in Qatar.

From start-ups to large corporations seeking to expand to the region, companies can benefit from flexible legal and regulatory services, both regulated and non-regulated, that meet international best practice. With QFC, you can accelerate your business growth in Qatar and beyond while becoming part of the country’s rapid transformation into a major financial and innovation hub.

Why Choose QFC?

  • QFC is an onshore business and financial centre that allows companies to operate in Qatar and in the region within a legal and tax environment aligned to international standards.

  • The QFC permits registered firms up to 100% foreign ownership of their business in Qatar.

  • A legal, judicial and regulatory framework based on English common law and international best practice, with an independent court, regulatory tribunal and dispute-resolution centre.

  • Fair and transparent tax regime that benefits from the Double Taxation Agreement Qatar has with 80+ countries, 10% corporate tax on locally sourced profit, no personal income tax, wealth tax or Zakat and an efficient advance ruling service.

  • Payments of dividends, interest, royalties and management fees out of Qatar by QFC companies are free from withholding tax, enabling tax-free repatriation of returns and profits for shareholders.

  • A quick and easy set up process that licenses, establishes, and supports businesses in and from Qatar. A dedicated Client Affairs team to support your business needs.

  • QFC-registered firms can Conduct conduct business in any currency.

Explore the Range of Activities we License



Banking

  • Corporate/Wholesale Banking
  • Investment Banking
  • Private Banking (HNWI)
  • Wealth Management

Asset Management

  • Retail Schemes
  • Qualified/Professional Investor Schemes
  • Private Placement Schemes
  • Private Equity

Insurance / Reinsurance

  • Insurance & Reinsurance Underwriting
  • Insurance & Reinsurance Brokerage
  • Captive Insurance

Islamic Finance

  • Islamic Banking & Sharia-Compliant Finance
  • Islamic Insurance
  • Islamic Investment Management

Fund Administration, Fund Advisory and Fiduciary Businesses

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Alternative Finance

  • Aviation Finance
  • Shipping Finance
  • Captive Leasing

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