State of Qatar office

Equiom in the State of Qatar

Equiom Corporate Services (QFC) LLC was established in the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and is a licensed Support Services Provider (SSP) providing a wide range of business-enabling solutions to both international & local Qatari businesses.

In Qatar, Equiom provides market entry advisory, company formation, special purpose companies (SPCs), company secretarial, entity maintenance, corporate structuring, visa services, government liaison and a wide range of other support services. The QFC offers its own legal, regulatory, tax and business infrastructure enabling 100% foreign ownership, repatriation of profits and competitive corporate tax rate on locally sourced profits making it an attractive proposition for attracting foreign investment.

For companies looking to establish a presence in Qatar, Equiom can guide them through the process, helping to select the most appropriate route to market, as well as supporting with the administration that goes alongside company formation and operation of a company in the State of Qatar such as support with notarisation and attestation, and support with visa processing.

At Equiom, we operate with the highest levels of transparency and corporate governance standards to ensure that our clients receive the best service possible.

Why choose Qatar?

• Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world based on GDP per capita. It boasts an abundance of natural resources, which coupled with recent market liberalisation, economic diversification and a fast-growing economy mean that there are many opportunities for investment in Qatar
• Qatar has announced its National Vision 2030 which defines the long-term goals for the country and provides a framework in which national strategies and implementation plans can be developed
• Foreign investors are welcomed, and various incentives are available to attract foreign capital, including tax and customs duty exemptions
• Excellent medical and educational facilities and state-of-the-art telecommunication facilities

Why the Qatar Financial Centre?

• The QFC operates to international standards and provides a world class legal and business infrastructure for those doing business within the centre
• The QFC’s commercial and regulatory environment conforms to international best practices and provides its own legal, regulatory, tax and business infrastructure, offering favourable conditions including related to ownership requirements, profit repatriation, corporate taxation, legal jurisdiction based on English common law and dispute resolution
• Up to 100% foreign ownership
• Ability to repatriate 100% of profits