Qatar FinancialCentre (QFC)
Establish your professional or financial presence under a world-class legal jurisdiction. 100% ownership and global transparency.
What is the QFC?
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is a specialized onshore business and financial centre with its own legal, regulatory, tax, and business environment. It is designed to attract international financial services and professional firms to Qatar.
Unlike the mainland, QFC operates under a separate body of law based on English Common Law, providing a familiar and transparent framework for international businesses.
Why Choose QFC?
Benefit from a globally recognized regulatory standard and a highly competitive fiscal regime.
100% Foreign Ownership
Full ownership of your business with no requirement for a local Qatari partner.
English Common Law
Operates under its own independent legal and regulatory framework based on English Common Law.
Competitive Taxation
10% corporate tax on locally sourced profits, with 0% tax on profits from outside Qatar.
Profit Repatriation
Complete freedom to repatriate all profits and capital in any currency.
Independent Courts
Access to the QFC Civil and Commercial Court for dispute resolution.
Strategic Location
Access to premium office space in Doha's prestigious West Bay financial district.
Who Can Register?
Regulated Activities
Specialized financial services requiring specific licenses.
- Banking & Asset Management
- Insurance & Reinsurance
- Fund Administration
- Investment Advice
- Trustee Services
- Custodial Services
Non-Regulated Activities
Professional services and corporate headquarters.
- Legal & Accounting Firms
- Management Consulting
- Information Technology
- Recruitment Services
- Holding Companies
- Single Family Offices
Ensuring Compliance & Speed
Registering with the QFC requires a clear business plan and adherence to strict compliance and legal standards. Our team of legal and financial experts guides you through the entire process.
Licensing Strategy
Determining whether your activity falls under regulated or non-regulated categories.
Detailed Business Plan
Assistance in drafting a robust business plan that meets QFC Authority requirements.
Legal Onboarding
Drafting Articles of Association and handling all KYC/AML documentation.
QFC Office Solutions
QFC firms must operate from QFC-approved premises. We help you secure premium office space in the heart of West Bay.
- West Bay Financial Hub
- Msheireb Downtown
- Prestigious Business Addresses
Elevate Your Corporate Profile
QFC is the preferred choice for firms seeking a sophisticated, internationally recognized onshore environment in Qatar. Let us help you join this elite business community.