State of Qatar · Doha
We handle company formation with up to 100% foreign ownership, certified legal translation, government transactions and commercial debt collection. Every government fee on this site comes from the official authority, with the source linked.
Explore the services- 2–3days
- to set up through the Single Window
- 1,700QAR
- approximate government cost for a simple company
- 100%
- foreign ownership open in most activities
- 194
- activities under the e-commerce licence
Government fees shown on this site were taken from the official authorities' websites on 10 November 2026 and may change by decision of the competent authority. Final fees are confirmed when the application is filed.
What we do
Our four services
Timeline and government fees at a glance. Each page has the full table.
Company Formation in Qatar
A mainland company in Qatar is set up online through the Single Window of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It takes about two to three days once the documents are complete, and the published approximate government cost is QAR 1,700 for a simple company. Most activities are open to foreign investors with up to 100% ownership.
- 100% foreign ownership
- LLC
- QFC
- Free zones
- Commercial registration: QAR 500 for the first activity and QAR 300 for each additional activity.
- Minimum share capital for a limited liability company: QAR 1,000.
- Foreign ownership above 49% adds a QAR 5,000 Qatar Chamber fee.
- Foreign company branch: QAR 5,000 for registration and QAR 10,000 for Qatar Chamber.
- Timeline
- 2–3 days (Single Window)
- Fees
- About QAR 1,700 in government fees for a simple company
Certified Legal Translation in Qatar
Any document in a foreign language submitted to a notary in Qatar must be accompanied by a certified Arabic translation by a translator registered on the Ministry of Justice experts roll, under Notarisation Law No. 1 of 2023. Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation of contracts and certificates costs QAR 100, and applications are reviewed within one working day.
- Ministry of Justice
- MOFA attestation
- Embassies
- Timeline
- MOFA attestation reviewed within one working day
- Fees
- MOFA attestation QAR 100 per document
Government Transactions and PRO Services in Qatar
- Single Window
- Ministry of Labour
- Residence permits
- Timeline
- Online through the Single Window
- Fees
- CR renewal QAR 500, trade licence QAR 500
Commercial Debt Collection for Companies in Qatar
- Amicable settlement
- Payment order
- Enforcement
- Timeline
- Amicable settlement first, then the judicial route
- Fees
- Enforcement application fee QAR 1,000
Our approach
Why Legal GCC
Fees cited to their source
Every government fee we quote comes from the authority's own website, with a link and a verification date.
One team for four services
Formation, translation, PRO and collection handled by one team that knows your company file.
Arabic and English
We work with Arab and international investors and prepare documents in both languages.
Registered in Qatar
Legal Eagles Services, Commercial Registration 173724, Doha.
Interactive estimator
Qatar company formation cost calculator
Choose the entity type, ownership and number of activities to see estimated government fees and the documents required. Figures are from the Single Window and the Qatar Financial Centre as of 10 November 2026.
- Entity type
- Company details
- Cost and documents
Three steps
How to get started
- 01
Message us on WhatsApp
Tell us the service you need and the company or document type.
- 02
Receive the document list and cost
A written breakdown that separates government fees from our service fee.
- 03
We file and hand over the results
We follow up with the authority and keep you updated at each step.
Direct answers
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Qatar?
The approximate government cost published by the Single Window is QAR 1,700 for a simple company: 500 for commercial registration, 500 for the articles review, 500 for notarisation and 200 for the establishment card. Qatar Chamber fees and the trade licence are added.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Qatar?
Yes. According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, most activities are open to foreign investors with ownership of up to 100%, with an additional Qatar Chamber fee of QAR 5,000.
How long does commercial registration take?
About two to three days through the Single Window once the application and attested documents are complete.
What services does Legal GCC provide in Qatar?
Four services: company formation, certified legal translation, government transactions and PRO services, and commercial debt collection for companies.
Do I need to travel to Qatar to set up the company?
You can be represented by an agent under a power of attorney attested by a notary and the foreign ministry in your country and then by the Embassy of Qatar there. The articles are signed digitally through the Single Window or at an appointment.
Ready to start?
Send us the company type and activity and we will reply with the documents and the confirmed cost.