Documents not legalised for QFZ or QFC
Our application was held because documents are not legalised. What is needed?
The situation
Corporate shareholder documents must be legalised before upload.
The law
- Qatar Free Zones regime (QFZA): 100 percent foreign ownership and a tax holiday of up to 20 years on QFZA terms
- QFC application fee for non-regulated activities: Application fee cut from USD 5,000 to USD 500 for non-regulated activities
What it means for you
Legalise certificates of incorporation and good standing in the home country, then at the Qatar embassy. Missing legalisation is a top cause of delay, often adding weeks.
What to do
- List documents to legalise.
- Legalise at source.
- Attest at the Qatar embassy.
- Upload clear scans.
We can do this for youSetting up in the Qatar Financial Centre or a Qatar Free Zone, and registering for QFC tax: QAR 12,000