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100 percent foreign ownership of a mainland company

Can I own 100 percent of a mainland company in Qatar as a foreigner?

The situation

Law No. 1 of 2019 allows foreign investors to own up to 100 percent in most activities, with MOCI approval.

The law

  • Law No. 1 of 2019 regulating investment of non-Qatari capital: Allows foreign ownership up to 100 percent in most activities, with MOCI approval
  • Commercial Companies Law No. 11 of 2015: Rules on company forms, auditors, dissolution and liquidation

What it means for you

Some sectors stay restricted, and MOCI decides each case. If 100 percent is approved, the foreign share pays 10 percent tax on profit. A Qatari partner route reduces the taxable share but adds governance issues.

What to do

  1. Check your activity on MOCI lists.
  2. Apply for 100 percent ownership approval.
  3. Prepare articles for a single foreign owner.
  4. Plan tax on the full profit.

We can do this for youMainland company setup through MOCI and the Single Window (LLC with foreign ownership): QAR 9,500

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