Business setup in Qatar starts with a simple choice: mainland, a free zone (QFZ/QSTP), or the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). Mainland LLCs (WLL) typically need QAR 200,000 share capital and a 51% Qatari partner (49% foreign), while QFC companies permit 100% foreign ownership and local market access; corporate income tax is 10%. Freezone companies follow a new process with QFZ—business contact, handshake, and road to operations—ending with a completion certificate and activity approvals; QSTP fast-tracks tech and R&D. On the mainland, key contracts must be in Arabic, and with the right filings a residency permit can be issued in up to 4 weeks. If you want a clear how to, an experienced lawyer with PRO services in Doha can scope costs, packages, and full solutions—from name reservation and bank account to municipal licensing and visas—for a foreign LLC or a small operation. I won’t pick the best agency or consultants for you, but I will show you exactly what to do today, with the legal requirements for freezone and mainland companies, timelines, and compliance steps, whether your operating center is in Doha or a free zone.
Why Qatar is on every founder’s radar today
If you care about speed, stability, and serious upside, Qatar is quietly the best-kept secret in the region. The country pairs political and economic stability with world-class infrastructure and a simple headline corporate tax rate of 10% on taxable profits. There is no VAT at the time of writing, and customs and visa processes are efficient when you follow the rules. The result is a clean runway for business setup in Qatar and a predictable cost base.
Add to this the state’s long-term diversification plan, its airport-and-port connectivity, and a legal environment that keeps improving for foreign investors. Whether you are building a small consulting shop, a logistics operation, or a tech play that wants a regional base, you can choose between mainland, a financial centre framework, or a free zone. Each path has its own incentives, legal requirements, and rhythm. Choose the lane that matches your model, then execute with discipline.
Mainland vs financial centre vs free zone: choosing your lane
The most common routes are the mainland LLC in Doha, the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), and the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and allied parks. All three let foreign companies build meaningful operations. The differences sit in ownership rules, licensing scope, tax treatment, real estate, and how you can trade with the local market.
I advise founders to map revenue lines first. If your income is mostly onshore (Qatar-based clients), mainland or the financial centre often wins. If you are export-led, asset-heavy, or logistics-focused, a free zone can be a powerhouse. If you want a research or media footprint, consider specialist zones like QSTP or Msheireb Downtown Free Zone.
Mainland LLC in Doha
The mainland route is straightforward when you plan to sell directly in Qatar. A limited liability company (LLC) is the workhorse: it fits most activities, from professional services to retail and contracting. Foreign ownership can reach 100% in many sectors subject to approval, though certain regulated or strategic areas still require a Qatari partner. A good lawyer will confirm your activity classification at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) before you spend a riyal.
The paperwork is classic but precise. Your Articles must be in Arabic, notarized, and consistent with your actual activity. You will secure Commercial Registration (CR), then a trade license from the municipality after an office inspection, and a signage license. For capital, the historic minimum of QAR 200,000 for an LLC is no longer a blanket rule, but some regulated activities, banking relationships, or tenders may still expect paid-up capital or bank letters. Budget for real premises; virtual offices rarely pass inspection for most activities.
Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)
QFC is the financial centre with a twist: a common-law based framework, its own regulator and courts, and broadening scope beyond finance to include consulting, tech, media, holding, SPVs, and more. You can have 100% foreign ownership, and the tax framework is clear: a 10% rate on locally sourced profits, with its own rules. Many advisory and digital firms choose QFC to benefit from the legal ecosystem, contract certainty, and easy market access while keeping a modern corporate governance stack.
The Centre’s licensing is activity-driven and substance-focused. Expect to show a real plan, qualified management, and appropriate office space. If you are building a new regional HQ, a group treasury, or a professional services boutique, QFC is often the best fit.
Free zones and logistics parks
Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) runs Ras Bufontas (Airport Free Zone) and Umm Alhoul (Port Free Zone). It also works alongside specialist zones like Msheireb Downtown Free Zone (media, arts, tech) and Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) for R&D and innovation. Manateq’s industrial and logistics parks (Birkat Al Awamer, Jery Al Samur, Aba Saleel, Mesaieed, Al Karaana) offer ready plots and units for small and large operators.
Freezone incentives include 100% foreign ownership, customs benefits, streamlined licensing, and multi‑year corporate tax holidays subject to activity and substance. The trade-off: direct sale into the mainland may require a local distributor, a mainland branch, or specific approvals. If your model is logistics, light manufacturing, pharma handling, e‑commerce fulfillment, or advanced manufacturing, QFZ and the parks are purpose-built.
The legal requirements for freezone and mainland companies
Regardless of lane, your legal backbone is non‑negotiable. The authorities in Qatar reward clean files, accurate activity selection, and compliance. That starts with correct Articles in Arabic, a lease that matches your license, and consistent details across the CR, trade license, signage license, tax registration, and immigration card.
For freezone companies, legal requirements for freezone licensing differ by zone. QFZ aligns its onboarding with your lease (land, office, or Light Industrial Unit), your environmental and HSE approvals where relevant, and your activity license. In QSTP, tech and research credentials matter. In Msheireb, content and media governance comes into focus. In all cases, your lawyer should lock alignment between your activity list and what you actually do on day one.
The step-by-step process, today
- Reserve a company name with MoCI (mainland) or the relevant authority (QFC, QFZ, QSTP).
- Draft Arabic Articles/Memorandum aligned with your activity; notarize.
- Secure Commercial Registration (or the QFC/QFZ equivalent incorporation certificate).
- Lease compliant premises; pass the municipal inspection; obtain your trade license and signage license (mainland).
- Open a corporate bank account; prepare KYC, FATCA/CRS, and UBO disclosures; expect interviews.
- Register with the General Tax Authority; obtain a Tax Card.
- Enroll with the Chamber of Commerce (where required) and WPS for payroll.
- Obtain the Establishment Card (immigration “computer card”) and start visas.
- Activate e‑government accounts to handle labor, immigration, and e‑invoicing updates when they go live.
- For regulated activities (health, education, engineering, media), secure specialist approvals before trading.
Hiring, visas, and PRO services
Qatar runs a clean, digital-first immigration system, but sequence matters. You will need an Establishment Card before you sponsor staff. Labor quotas depend on your activity, space, and contracts. A seasoned PRO services team keeps files consistent between MoCI, the Ministry of Labor, Immigration, and the municipality. If you want full solutions, ask your agency to bundle company setup, visas, work permits, medicals, QIDs, and WPS onboarding into one project plan with timelines you can track.
Inside QFZ: what “fast-track” really means
QFZ’s onboarding is designed as a practical journey. First comes the business contact phase where you align on your application, project scope, and site selection. Then the “Handshake” phase formalizes the pre‑required forms and lease confirmation while investor relations runs compliance checks. Finally, the road to operations locks approvals, hands over assets (offices, LIUs, plots), and issues a completion certificate.
Ras Bufontas sits next to Hamad International Airport with a focus on logistics, consumer products, light manufacturing, tech, and pharma. Umm Alhoul, linked to Hamad Port, suits maritime, polymers, advanced manufacturing, and large-scale logistics. If you are a small e‑commerce operator graduating from a third-party warehouse, QFZ’s LIUs and logistics parks can be an elegant step up with real HSE standards and customs efficiency.
Costs, timelines, and smart packages
Costs vary by lane, activity, and real estate. Mainland usually has the lowest government fees but requires a physical office and inspections. QFC involves application fees aligned with its regulatory oversight, and QFZ costs link to leases and utilities. Banks are meticulous; budget time and some balance to keep the account live.
Indicative packages many founders use in Doha today:
- Mainland LLC starter (small office): USD 6,500–12,000 in professional fees plus government fees and rent; 4–10 weeks to full licensing, assuming fast inspections.
- QFC professional services firm: USD 12,000–25,000 in advisory and application fees plus office; 6–12 weeks, subject to scope and approvals.
- QFZ logistics/light manufacturing: USD 15,000–40,000 in advisory and zone fees plus lease fit‑out; 8–16 weeks depending on unit readiness and HSE.
For full solutions, the best agency or consultants will combine setup, immigration, payroll/WPS, tax registration, and first-year compliance into one SOW. Always demand a transparent schedule of government fees, deliverables, and a single point of contact at the service center who answers, not forwards.
Tax, accounting, and compliance essentials
Corporate income tax in Qatar is a flat 10% on taxable profits for most non‑GCC foreign-owned companies. Withholding tax can apply to certain payments to non‑residents (for example, technical fees and royalties), so contract structuring matters. QFC has its own tax regulations, with a 10% rate on QFC profits and specific exemptions by activity. Free zones offer incentives that can include corporate tax holidays and customs relief, subject to substance and zone rules.
Accounting must be done properly, not cosmetically. Use IFRS, keep ledgers in order, and appoint an auditor early. Tax returns are filed with the General Tax Authority; audited financials are typically required above certain thresholds. Payroll must run through WPS, and end-of-service benefits accrue by law. There is no broad VAT regime at the time of writing, but excise tax applies to specific goods. Economic substance is not a buzzword here—QFC and free zones expect the real thing: qualified people, real premises, and activity that matches your license.
How to avoid classic setup mistakes
Don’t pick your activity codes by guesswork. The wrong classification can block bank onboarding, visas, or tenders. Align your Articles, trade license, chamber activity, and tax registration to the same reality.
Don’t under-invest in premises. A “serviced office” that fails inspection will add weeks. In free zones, choose units that match your load, HSE, and temperature needs. In QFC, select space that meets the Centre’s criteria. And do not sidestep payroll or tax calendars; late filings are the most expensive “savings” in the market.
Mini playbooks by sector
Tech and digital (QFC, QSTP, Msheireb)
If you sell SaaS or professional services into the region, QFC gives you a familiar common-law wrapper and clean contracts. If you are building IP, prototyping, or collaborating with universities, QSTP offers targeted incentives and a community that actually ships. Media and creative studios should look at Msheireb Downtown Free Zone for the ecosystem and address.
Logistics and e‑commerce (QFZ and parks)
Airport-side at Ras Bufontas suits high‑turn inventory and quick air links. Port-side at Umm Alhoul suits heavier flows, maritime, and regional distribution. For small companies scaling from 3PL to captive space, Manateq parks like Birkat Al Awamer or Jery Al Samur are efficient and priced for growth.
Professional services and consulting (mainland or QFC)
For onshore B2B, a mainland LLC in Doha is the simplest way to invoice local clients and join tenders. If your client base is regional and you want a common-law environment, the financial centre framework of QFC is often the cleaner choice. Either way, get your partner structure right and build a tidy compliance calendar from day one.
Banking, payments, and practicalities
Expect bank KYC to be thorough. Beneficial ownership must be crystal clear. Director presence is often required to open accounts. If your group involves multiple layers, prepare structure charts and certified documents. Plan a buffer of 30–45 days between CR issuance and first client invoice to cover account opening, POS or payment gateway setup, and tax registration.
For payment gateways and PSPs, check if your licensing supports “online marketplace,” “e‑commerce,” or “agency” models. If not, tweak your activity now, not after your first failed onboarding.
Visas, quotas, and hiring foreign talent
Quotas are not arbitrary; they’re tied to your licensed activities, floor space, and sometimes contracts. Build a simple hiring plan for the first year and pre‑clear it. Skilled visas move faster with complete files. PRO services save time because they speak the same procedural language as the ministries. Document hygiene—diplomas, experience letters, legalized certificates—will make or break your onboarding timelines.
A quick compare of lanes
| Lane | Ownership | Market access | Tax headline | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainland LLC | Up to 100% foreign in many sectors (approvals apply) | Direct onshore trade | 10% on taxable profits | Onshore B2B/B2C, tenders, contracting |
| QFC (financial centre) | 100% foreign | Onshore for licensed activities | 10% on QFC profits | Consulting, tech, media, holding/SPVs |
| QFZ and parks | 100% foreign | Export-led; mainland via distributor/branch | Incentives + customs relief | Logistics, manufacturing, pharma, e‑commerce hubs |
“How to” with a lawyer’s eye: your first 90 days
Day 0–10: Choose your lane, confirm activity codes, outline substance (people, office, equipment). Pre‑book name reservation and draft Arabic Articles.
Day 10–30: Incorporate (CR or zone certificate), sign lease, schedule municipal inspection if mainland. Submit QFC/QFZ applications with polished business plan and org chart. Open tax file.
Day 30–60: Bank account onboarding, Establishment Card, first visa quotas. Activate WPS and payroll. If in a free zone, complete HSE and fit‑out. If QFC, finalize compliance manuals as required.
Day 60–90: First hires, first invoices, first supplier payments. Sanity-check your compliance calendar—tax, audit, labor, immigration. Adjust licenses if scope evolved.
The role of agencies and consultants
Good consultants translate law into steps, then own the process. Ask for: a named manager, a weekly status note, and a line-item list of government vs professional fees. If you want full solutions, get one contract that covers company setup, bank support, PRO services, tax registration, payroll, and the first audit. The best agency will also pressure-test your model against free zone vs mainland vs QFC, not just sell their favorite lane.
FAQs founders ask me in Doha
Can a foreigner own 100% of an LLC on the mainland? In many sectors, yes, with MoCI approval. Certain activities still need a Qatari partner. Always verify by activity code, not by rumor.
How long does setup take? Mainland LLCs often complete core licensing in 4–8 weeks. QFC and QFZ can be similar but depend on approvals, substance, and fit‑out. Banking adds 2–6 weeks.
What about taxes? Expect 10% corporate income tax on taxable profits for most foreign-owned entities. Free zones can grant tax holidays; QFC has its own tax rules. No VAT as of today.
Do I need paid-up capital? The old QAR 200,000 minimum is not a universal requirement anymore, but banks, regulators, or tenders may still expect capital or guarantees depending on activity.
Can a freezone company trade in the mainland? Typically via a local distributor, a mainland branch, or special approvals. Plan this early to avoid blocked deliveries or invoices.
What’s the smartest first hire? A finance lead who can build WPS payroll, handle vendor onboarding, and keep your tax and audit tidy. Your second is often a strong PRO or a trusted outsourced PRO team.
Where to set up if you’re still unsure
When in doubt, map where the money comes from. If >70% is domestic, go mainland or QFC. If >70% is export or transit, go QFZ or logistics parks. If you are building IP and research, test QSTP. If your brand needs a creative hub address, Msheireb Downtown Free Zone is attractive. Then let a lawyer quantify the legal, tax, and immigration delta between the options and pick the one that gets you to cash flow fastest.
| Topic | Mainland (MoCI) | Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) | Qatar Free Zones (QFZ: Ras Bufontas – Airport; Umm Alhoul – Port) | Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) | Industrial and logistics parks (Manateq, Msheireb, others) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who it fits | Trading, contracting, services on the local market. Classic foreign LLC with a Qatari partner. | Financial and professional services, holding, tech, consulting, funds, captive finance. | Logistics, light manufacturing, pharma, tech, maritime, polymers, advanced manufacturing. | Tech R&D, commercialization, labs, IP-heavy startups and scale-ups. | Warehousing, distribution, workshops, SMEs that need land or ready units. |
| Legal framework | Commercial Companies Law; MoCI + Municipality rules; Arabic prevails over English. | Separate common-law-style regime; QFC Authority and QFCA regulations. | QFZ Authority regulations; zone-specific lease and licensing. | Special zone regulations; research-focused regime. | Manateq frameworks and municipal/sector rules; park-specific leases. |
| Common company types | LLC (WLL), branch, sole proprietorship company (SPC), partnership, JV. | LLC-equivalent (QFC LLC), branch, LLP, foundations (as allowed). | Free zone LLC, branch. | Free zone entity, branch. | LLC on mainland with leases in parks; or freezone-style entity if park designates. |
| Foreign ownership | Typically up to 49% in an LLC; Qatari partner 51%. Some sectors can reach 100% by approval. | Up to 100% foreign ownership allowed. | Up to 100% foreign ownership allowed. | Up to 100% foreign ownership allowed. | Ownership follows the underlying license (often mainland rules); SMEs supported. |
| Minimum capital | LLC: commonly QAR 200,000 paid-up (bank deposit before CR). | No fixed minimum for many activities; activity-based. | Activity-based; often no fixed minimum beyond operating funds. | Activity-based; R&D and innovation focus. | Depends on activity; lease deposits and build costs drive capital needs. |
| Market access | Full access to Qatar market. | Access to Qatar market under QFC rules; good for cross-border. | Primarily within the zone and for export; onshore sales via appointed distributors or per license terms. | Primarily R&D and commercialization; onshore access per license. | Local distribution with proper mainland licensing; ideal logistics footprint. |
| Licensing authority | MoCI + Municipality of Doha (trade + signage license) + sector regulators. | QFC Authority (license), QFC Companies Registration Office. | QFZ Authority (license, lease, compliance). | QSTP (license) with MoCI interfaces as needed. | Manateq/park management + MoCI + Municipality and sector regulators. |
| Taxes | Standard corporate income tax 10% on Qatar-source profits (exemptions may apply by sector). | QFC tax rules; typically 10% on local-source profits under QFC regime. | Incentives available; customs relief; zone-specific corporate tax holidays possible (subject to approval). | Special tax regime oriented to R&D; incentives available (subject to approval). | Standard mainland tax unless a special regime applies; customs/logistics incentives possible. |
| Visas and immigration | Work visas via Hukoomi/MoI; establishment card required. | QFC-supported processes; standard MoI visas. | Zone-supported visa processing; standard MoI rules. | Zone-supported; standard MoI rules. | Standard MoI processes; parks offer facilitation. |
| Office and space rules | Must secure a physical office; trade and signage licenses tied to location. | QFC-approved premises; flexible for professional services. | Lease in zone (plots, warehouses, LIUs). Asset handover coordinated by QFZ. | Labs, offices, incubators within the park. | Long-term land leases; options for plots, ready warehouses, worker housing (e.g., Birkat Al Awamer). |
| Setup process (how to) | 1) Reserve name with Commercial Registry. 2) Open bank account; deposit capital. 3) Draft Arabic AoA/MoA; notarize. 4) Register with Commercial Registry and Chamber. 5) Tax registration; company seal. 6) Obtain trade and signage licenses from Municipality of Doha; extra permits as needed. | 1) Submit application to QFC with business plan. 2) Fit activity to QFC scope. 3) Incorporate entity with QFC CRO. 4) Lease approved space. 5) Register for tax, immigration, and open bank. | QFZ onboarding: 1) Business contact (application inquiry and assessment). 2) Handshake (registration forms, lease, license confirmation, compliance review). 3) Road to operations (approvals and asset handover). Then certificate of completion. | 1) Apply with project proposal (R&D focus). 2) Entity registration in zone. 3) Lease lab/office. 4) Secure permits and import exemptions as granted. | 1) Apply to park (plot/unit). 2) Sign land lease. 3) Obtain industrial/logistics licenses. 4) Build or fit-out. 5) Secure municipal and environmental approvals. |
| Typical timeline | 3–8 weeks after documents and office are ready. | 2–6 weeks depending on activity risk and approvals. | 4–10 weeks including lease and fit-out milestones. | 4–10 weeks depending on project review. | 6–16 weeks; build timelines can extend. |
| Estimated cost packages (Doha, today; indicative) | Agency/consultants: QAR 12,000–35,000. Government and chamber fees: QAR 5,000–18,000. Office (small): QAR 25,000–60,000/year. PRO services monthly retainer: QAR 1,500–4,000. | Agency/consultants: QAR 15,000–45,000. QFC fees: activity-based. Office: QAR 30,000–90,000/year. PRO retainer: QAR 2,000–5,000. | Agency/consultants: QAR 15,000–50,000. QFZ license/lease: activity and unit size based. Warehouse/LIU: per m² rates. PRO retainer: QAR 2,000–5,000. | Agency/consultants: QAR 10,000–40,000. License/space: project-dependent. PRO retainer: QAR 1,500–4,000. | Agency/consultants: QAR 10,000–30,000. Land lease: reduced rates available; plot from 1,000 m² (Birkat Al Awamer). Fit-out/build: project-based. PRO retainer: QAR 1,500–4,000. |
| Free zone highlights | Not applicable. | Common-law style, global credibility for finance and advisory. | Ras Bufontas (airport): logistics, consumer products, tech, pharma. Umm Alhoul (port): maritime, polymers, advanced manufacturing, logistics. | Special regime for tech innovation; accelerators (e.g., XLR8). | Msheireb Downtown hub for media/arts/tech; multiple logistics parks (Aba Saleel for small enterprises, Al Wakra, Jery Al Samur). |
| Small business angle | Best for local trading/services with a Qatari partner; start as a small LLC. | Ideal for boutique consultancies and financial services targeting regional clients. | Good for export-led small companies needing duty relief and proximity to port/airport. | Suits small, innovation-led companies seeking lab access and IP support. | Strong choice for small distributors needing affordable storage and showrooms. |
| Key documents | Passports/IDs, Arabic MoA/AoA, office lease, bank letter (capital), activity approvals, specimen signatures. | Application, business plan, constitutional docs, beneficial ownership, AML/KYC packs. | Application, business plan, lease intent, beneficial ownership, compliance forms. | Project brief, R&D plan, IP statements, lease request, founder IDs. | Lease application, environmental and HSE plans, layout drawings, corporate docs. |
| Ongoing compliance | Bookkeeping, annual financial statements, tax filing, license renewals, WPS payroll, municipal signage renewals. | QFC regulatory returns, audit (if applicable), tax filings, AML/KYC compliance. | Zone compliance reports, lease renewals, HSE, customs records, audit if required. | R&D reporting, IP records, zone renewals, audit if required. | Lease milestones, HSE inspections, municipal renewals, customs/logistics records. |
| Banking | Open with local banks after CR/establishment card; show office lease and KYC. | QFC-recognized banks; strong for cross-border flows. | Bank accounts with Qatar banks; zone support for introductions. | Standard banking; science park support for intros. | Standard banking; lease and licenses support onboarding. |
| PRO services (what’s included) | Establishment card, immigration file, visa quotas, work/residence permits, medical/ID runs, license renewals, chamber updates. | Same scope plus QFC portal filings and regulatory liaison. | Same scope plus zone portal filings, access passes, asset handover coordination. | Same scope plus lab permits and import exemptions support. | Same scope plus building permits, HSE clearances, inspections scheduling. |
| Hiring and talent | Local contracts; WPS compliance; quotas per activity and office size. | Professional talent pool; easier for cross-border roles. | Skilled labor for logistics/manufacturing; zone facilitates passes. | Researchers, engineers, lab technicians; links to universities. | Warehouse and operations staff; parks near labor housing. |
| How to pick the best agency or lawyer | Look for free zone lawyer or mainland specialist with sector experience, clear cost packages, and PRO services included. Check response time, English/Arabic drafting skills, and references in Doha. Choose consultants who offer full solutions from name reservation to first payroll. | Choose QFC-experienced consultants with compliance depth and center relationships. | Prioritize teams with QFZ onboarding track record and lease negotiations. | Pick advisors with IP/R&D grants experience. | Pick agencies that know Manateq build permits and HSE. |
| Practical “do today” checklist | Define activity and center (mainland, financial centre, or free zone). Shortlist 2–3 consultants. Ask for itemized setup packages and timelines. Prepare passport copies, draft share split, and office needs. Book a name search. | Same as mainland plus confirm your activity is within QFC scope. | Same as mainland plus identify preferred zone (airport vs port) and unit size. | Prepare a short R&D plan and IP ownership model before inquiry. | Map warehouse size, utilities, worker housing, and target park (e.g., Birkat Al Awamer for build-your-own). |
| Common pitfalls | Arabic documents not matching English; late signage license; no physical office; underestimating municipal inspections. | Misaligned activity with QFC scope; AML obligations overlooked. | Assuming automatic onshore sales; not planning for asset handover and HSE. | Treating it as a co-working space instead of R&D regime; import of lab gear delays. | Underestimating build timelines; missing environmental permits. |
| Contact and centers | MoCI and Municipality of Doha; Qatar Chamber. | Qatar Financial Centre (QFC). | Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ). | Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP). | Manateq (Economic Zones Company); parks include Jery Al Samur, Birkat Al Awamer, Aba Saleel, Al Wakra; Msheireb Downtown for media/tech. |
| Best structure for a foreign LLC | LLC with a Qatari partner (49/51) or 100% in approved sectors. | QFC LLC with 100% foreign ownership. | Free zone LLC with 100% foreign ownership. | Free zone entity with 100% foreign ownership. | Mainland LLC holding park leases; simple for small distributors. |
| Summary for decision-makers | Choose mainland if you need daily retail/services in Qatar. Choose the financial centre if you are a regional business in finance or advisory. Choose a free zone if you are export-led, asset-light logistics, or light manufacturing. Choose QSTP if you are tech/R&D-first. Choose parks if you need land, storage, or small industrial units with cost control. |