Ready to Set Up a Company in Qatar? Here Are the Steps!

[Rajput Blog]

Setting up a new company in Qatar, the world's most successful business arena is not as simple as one may think. Company formation requires a list of very important steps that cannot be avoided. For one that is unfamiliar with the market there, it can be challenging to say the least.

Many choose to hire a company consultant to help with company formation in this desirable market. Regardless, below are the steps listed out. Take a look and consider how a consultant can help.

Step One: Company Name

A completely unique company name must be chosen as the first step to company formation. If the name is already registered at the MBT or Ministry of Business and Trade it cannot be used. An in person visit to the Commercial Registration area of the MBT is required in order to do a search and then register the name.

Step Two: Open a Temporary Bank Account

Once a letter is LED Video wall companies in Qatar obtained from the MBT, one can take this letter that is addressed to a bank in Qatar and open an account with the amount of capital approved by the MBT. There are no fees associated with this step.

Step Three: Approval for Articles of Association

The business owner must obtain approval for the Articles of Association. This also comes from the Ministry of Business and Trade. These meet the standards set forth by MBT and include the name of the company, home address, and objectives.

Further they contain the fixed term of duration, capital amount, any restrictions upon transfer of shares, shareholder names, capital structure, profit and loss distribution plans, and names of management. Company formation in Qatar depends on this step and the previous three, all of which take at least a day each.

Step Four: Deposit Required Capital

The business professional must then deposit the capital as set forth in the agreement at the bank they've opened the account with. The bank must give them a letter as proof that the deposit was made. The bank will need the letter from MBT listed in the second stop, and copies of the shareholders' ID's. This step can take up to a week.

Step Five: Obtain Other Necessary Documents

There may be several other documents necessary for commercial business registration. Tourism and engineering sectors require extra documents, as well as others. The Industrial Project Licence from the Ministry of Energy and Industry is necessary for all industrial businesses. These are just a few examples.

Step Six: Approval for Incorporation

These documents are obtained from the Ministry and are easily obtained by a law office. The Articles of Association are an example,this step can be skipped by establishments as it is not required.