Insights
Practical guides to tax, company formation, free zones, audit and compliance in Qatar.
Bounced cheque law in Qatar: what the holder can do
A returned cheque in Qatar is a civil debt and, where the drawer acted maliciously, a criminal offence. The criminal court can order your money back, on request.
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LLC in Qatar: ownership, capital and setup steps
An LLC in Qatar is formed under Law No. 11 of 2015: up to fifty partners, no minimum capital, 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and a short MOCI file.
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Withholding tax in Qatar: what businesses must deduct
Five percent off payments to non-residents, deducted by the payer. Miss it and Article 24 charges you the tax you did not deduct plus a penalty of the same amount, after the supplier has already been paid in full.
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Employment contracts in Qatar: what employers must get right
Article 38 requires the contract in writing, attested, in three copies. Without one, the worker may prove the relationship by all means of proof: you lose the evidence, not the obligation.
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End of service gratuity in Qatar: an employer's guide
Three weeks' basic wage per year after one year of service, on the last basic wage. The rate does not change at five years, whatever most guides tell you.
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The Wage Protection System in Qatar: what employers must do
Wages through a Qatari bank within seven days, plus a monthly file. The rule is simple; the penalty is charged per worker and per instance, and there are two of them.
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How to start a business in Qatar as a foreigner
Since Law No. 1 of 2019 a foreign investor can own up to 100% in most sectors. The jurisdiction decision, the registration sequence, and what starts the day the CR issues.
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Dhareeba: how to register, file and pay corporate tax in Qatar
Dhareeba is the only way to file a tax return in Qatar. What you must register, when the return is due, and the full penalty schedule under Article 24.
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