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QFC application fee for a non-regulated firm

How much does the QFC charge to apply for a non-regulated licence?

The situation

The QFC cut the application fee for non-regulated activities from USD 5,000 to USD 500, except for Single Family Offices.

The law

  • 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

USD 500 is about QAR 1,820 at the pegged rate. This covers the application only; annual licence fees, office or desk costs and immigration costs are separate. Regulated firms, such as those needing QFC Regulatory Authority approval, follow a different path and fee scale, so confirm your activity is non-regulated before budgeting.

What to do

  1. Confirm your activity is non-regulated.
  2. Apply on the QFC portal.
  3. Pay the USD 500 fee.
  4. Budget for annual costs.

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

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