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Renewing a commercial registration in Qatar costs QAR 500 for one activity and QAR 300 for each additional activity, and renewing the trade licence costs QAR 500. Both are done online through the Single Window and can be renewed for up to five years. Issuing the establishment card at the Ministry of Interior costs QAR 200.

Timeline
Online through the Single Window
Government fees
CR renewal QAR 500, trade licence QAR 500
Fees last verified
10 November 2026
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Key facts

Who this service is for

  • New companies that have finished incorporation and need the establishment card and first visas.
  • Established companies without a full-time PRO.
  • Business owners who want the registration and licence renewed before they expire.
  • Companies adding an activity or a branch or amending their details.
  • HR teams that need employees' residence permits and contracts followed up.

What the service covers

  • Renewal of the commercial registration, trade licence and Qatar Chamber fees.
  • Issue and renewal of the establishment card.
  • Work visa applications and residence permit procedures and renewals.
  • Authentication of employment contracts at the Ministry of Labour.
  • Adding an activity or branch and amending registration details.
  • Official certificates and extracts.
  • An expiry calendar with a reminder before each renewal.

Common transactions and their official fees

TransactionAuthorityOfficial fee (QAR)Note
Commercial registration renewalMinistry of Commerce and Industry500 + 300 per additional activityRenewable for up to five years
Trade licence renewalMinistry of Commerce and Industry500Its term must match the registration
Sub-registration at renewalMinistry of Commerce and Industry100 per sub-registrationPlus Qatar Chamber fees
Establishment cardMinistry of Interior200Required for visas and residence permits
Work visa for companiesMinistry of Interior300After approval by the recruitment committee
Certificate of registration or licence statusMinistry of Commerce and Industry50Issued online
Commercial registration extractMinistry of Commerce and Industry50Trade licence extract is free

Registration and licence transactions

The Comprehensive Renewal service in the Single Window renews the commercial registration, the trade licence and the approvals of participating authorities in one transaction. The applicant must have an account in the National Authentication System with a valid Qatari ID card and be listed on the registration or licence. Both can be renewed for one year or more, up to five years, provided the term of the licence matches the term of the registration.

  • A Civil Defence certificate is required when renewing the licence for premises subject to it.
  • Qatar Chamber fees are calculated with the renewal, with 10% added for each branch that has the same activities as the main registration.
  • Adding a branch or an activity is done through the same Single Window services.

Establishment card, visas and residence permits

The establishment card is issued by the Ministry of Interior and identifies the people authorised to sign the company's transactions. The company then applies for visas according to the Permanent Recruitment Committee's approval of nationality and number. When an employee enters on a residence visa, the medical examination is done within thirty days, followed by fingerprinting and completion of the residence permit.

  • Work visa for companies and establishments: QAR 300.
  • Renewing a residence permit for three years gives a 20% discount on the fees.
  • Renewing more than 90 days late: a fine of QAR 10 a day up to a maximum of QAR 6,000.

Employment contracts

The Ministry of Labour authenticates employment contracts online through the Digital Authentication System for Multilingual Employment Contracts. The company first registers its details, authorised signatories and PROs in the system, then enters the details of each contract, and the employee can obtain an electronic copy of the authenticated contract.

Why use an outside PRO

A single transaction can pass through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Labour and the municipality. A specialist PRO knows the order of the steps and the documents each authority needs, which means fewer visits and no late fines. We work per transaction or under a recurring arrangement, and our quote separates government fees from our own.

How we work

  1. 01

    Review

    We review the registration, licence, establishment card and employees' residence permits and identify what expires soon.

  2. 02

    Documents

    We send a short list of what each transaction needs and prepare the forms for signature.

  3. 03

    Filing and follow-up

    We file online through the Single Window and the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Labour portals and follow up until completion.

  4. 04

    Handover

    We give you the extracts and the official receipt for every government fee.

  5. 05

    Reminders

    We record expiry dates and alert you beforehand to avoid fines.

Procedures, authorities, documents and fees

Fees are in Qatari riyals unless stated otherwise. "Not published" means the authority does not publish the figure on its website.

Procedures table: Government Transactions and PRO Services in Qatar
ProcedureAuthorityRequired documentsFee (QAR)Timeline
Commercial registration renewalMinistry of Commerce and Industry (Single Window)A Tawtheeq account with a valid Qatari ID for the applicant listed on the registration500 for one activity + 300 per additional activity + 100 per sub-registrationOnline
Trade licence renewalMinistry of Commerce and Industry (Single Window)Valid lease; Civil Defence certificate at renewal for premises subject to it500 (home licence 300)Online
Qatar Chamber fees at renewalQatar ChamberCalculated automatically with the comprehensive renewalSame items as at establishment, plus 10% for each branch with the same activitiesWith the renewal
Issue and renewal of the establishment cardMinistry of Interior, General Directorate of PassportsForm signed by the authorised signatory, copies of the commercial registration and trade licence, IDs of authorised signatories200 to issueWithin the comprehensive establishment or on application
Work visa for companiesMinistry of Interior and Ministry of LabourApproval of the Permanent Recruitment Committee for nationality and number, copy of the establishment card, passport copy of the worker300Not published
Residence procedures after entryMinistry of InteriorMedical examination within 30 days of entry, then fingerprinting, then issue of the residence permitResidence fee confirmed with the Ministry of Interior on applicationMedical examination within 30 days
Residence permit renewalMinistry of InteriorRenewal form signed and stamped, passport, establishment cardSame as the issue fee, with 20% off for a three-year renewalWithin 90 days of expiry to avoid the fine
Authentication of employment contractsMinistry of Labour, Labour Relations DepartmentRegistration of the establishment and its authorised signatories in the digital contract authentication system, contract detailsConfirmed with the Ministry of Labour on applicationOnline
Certificates and extractsMinistry of Commerce and Industry (Single Window)Choose the company, certificate type and extract language50 for a status certificate or registration extract; licence extract freeImmediate after payment

Frequently asked questions

How much is commercial registration renewal in Qatar?

QAR 500 for a registration with one activity, QAR 300 for each additional activity and QAR 100 for each sub-registration, plus Qatar Chamber fees. Renewal is done online through the Comprehensive Renewal service in the Single Window.

How much is trade licence renewal?

QAR 500 for a trade licence and QAR 300 for a home licence. The registration and licence can be renewed together for one year or more, up to five years, provided their terms match.

What is the establishment card and how much does it cost?

A card issued by the Ministry of Interior to the company that identifies those authorised to sign before government authorities. It is required for visa and residence applications. It costs QAR 200 to issue and requires copies of the commercial registration, trade licence and IDs of the authorised signatories.

What is the fine for late residence permit renewal?

A residence permit must be renewed within 90 days of expiry. After that a fine of QAR 10 a day applies, up to a maximum of QAR 6,000, according to the Ministry of Interior.

What does a PRO do?

A PRO completes the company's transactions with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Labour and the municipality: registration and licence renewal, establishment card, visas and residence permits, employment contract authentication and certificates, and tracks expiry dates to avoid fines.

Can the registration and licence be renewed for more than one year?

Yes. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced that they can be renewed for one year or similar terms up to a maximum of five years, provided the term of the trade licence matches the term of the commercial registration.

What is needed to issue a work visa for a new employee?

Approval of the Permanent Recruitment Committee for the nationality and number, a copy of the establishment card, a passport copy of the worker and the completed form. The visa fee for companies and establishments is QAR 300.

How much does the PRO service cost?

Our fee depends on the type and number of transactions and we send a written quote. Government fees are paid directly to the authority and you receive the official receipt.

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