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Owner residence through own company

As the foreign owner, can I get my residence permit through my company?

The situation

Residence permits are linked to a recruiter or employer under Law 21 of 2015.

The law

  • Law No. 21 of 2015 on entry, exit and residence of expatriates: Residence permits are tied to a recruiter or employer and handled by the Ministry of Interior
  • Ministry of Interior Establishment ID service: Company immigration record needed before visas and residence permits; needs a valid CR and licence

What it means for you

Owners often hold residence through their own company as manager, using the company's Establishment ID. Check MOI rules for the investor route if you prefer not to be on payroll.

What to do

  1. Decide on manager or investor route.
  2. Apply through the Establishment ID.
  3. Complete medical and biometrics.
  4. Collect the QID.

We can do this for youEstablishment ID and residence permits for staff and owners of a new company: QAR 2,500

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