Starting a business in Qatar

cazei
By cazei

I have read and posted questions on starting a business in Qatar and they haven't received many answers so far. I thought maybe a forum will work better. Get more attention, answers, etc.

So, who can help us people who want to start a business in Qatar?
(Where) do you have to register?
Do you always need a Qatari sponsor, even if you're on a family visa?
Does the size of the business make any difference to how you have to run it?
Is there an 'official' place where we can get information in English?

If you have answers to any of these questions or a studio or office space to rent out, please make yourself known on this forum. Hopefully we'll have some interesting discussions here soon.

Thanks to everybody in advance.

By sujeena• 2 Mar 2015 18:21
sujeena

Techmark, can help you more than any other.Those rates are limited compare to other.Contact them 00974041316.

By mick321• 30 Oct 2013 12:21
mick321

I know this company call Easy Business Solutions. Basically they will help for the people who are planing to start a business in Qatar. you can find more information from there site. as I knew they do provide services for business setup, translation services, investment, and then they will do this Business consultant too and many more. search in google as Easy Business Solutions Qatar or www.easybusinessqatar.com....

By ailene4321• 26 Aug 2013 09:25
ailene4321

hi

By shahab hasan• 20 Mar 2013 23:18
shahab hasan

helloo friends i am looking for a partner from qatar to do my exisiting export business from india i want to start exports for qatar. just a small brief about my company we deal in genuine leather products mainly in leather wallets n belts.so if anyone interested please get in touch with me.my web:www.trendztco.com and can view my page facebook.com/trendztco.in

regards

hasan.

By kcshyam• 3 Mar 2012 10:36
kcshyam

Dear Sir,

I am shyam Nepali person i have 5 years experiences in doha about contracting and manpower supply company i was one contracting company working with indian as a marketing field but now i hope can do essay that business now i want open new won contracting company for manpower supply and clinging job.

i am looking good Qatari nationally sponsor, i think you have good way for any business if you have any idea please cont me 55595368 / 77826725

regard's

Shyam

By subiraj• 19 Dec 2011 09:49
Rating: 2/5
subiraj

i can run supervise electrical contract works, need sponsor and investment.i'm an electrical b.tech graduate. Now i working in an construction company. I like to move to qatar if the above stated is possible.

By anonymous• 10 Jul 2011 22:33
Rating: 4/5
anonymous

Hello Sir,                         I can import sofacover, curtains, and bedsheet from pakistan. if any one can finance and partnership for this work then plz call me.Salman khan 66988731

By anonymous• 10 Jul 2011 22:31
anonymous

Hello everyone,                         I can import sofacover, curtains, and bedsheet from pakistan. if any one can finance and partnership for this work then plz call me.Salman khan 66988731

By anonymous• 9 Jun 2011 17:09
anonymous

we are looking for small shop space for rent to start a business. rent budget 7000 QR and below. if you have offer please call 66099418 or email me @ [email protected]

By theqataristallion• 4 Jan 2011 10:02
theqataristallion

Hi guys

I am a recent graduate of engineering and I wanted to ask if anyone has any business opportunities/ideas that he/she would like to share with me. I am a Qatari graduate, with a small capital and I am looking to start a business. Any investment ideas please email me at:

[email protected]

By hankjmatt• 31 Mar 2009 11:41
hankjmatt

I don’t know how can i starting to open new small company in Qatar especially I have small budget I don't mind to sharing office with someone I work in Point dll of sales system computer that is placed in supermarkets and restaurant.

By khalifk• 4 Mar 2009 23:25
khalifk

Yes excellent

Thanks for the concern

By connieshee• 4 Mar 2009 10:41
connieshee

Dear Khlaed,

How's your new business? Is it going on well?

Connie

MSN: [email protected]

Manufacturer for concrete block machines

By Tarmoom• 4 Mar 2009 00:07
Tarmoom

contact me at 5852704 to discuss about this matter in detail.

By khalifk• 7 Sep 2008 00:01
Rating: 5/5
khalifk

Salaamz

Hi

I am new to Qatar I have heard of a law reqarding 100% Foreign Ownership but legal advisors told me to better go for Qatari Sponsership because it takes 20-25 days for forming a LLC company in Qatar. We have to deposit 200,000Qrs in a bank a/c which can be latter used for company affairs etc. and about 30-40 grands for legal documentation and expenses. Some Qatari's prefer percentage in profits and some prefer fixed charges for sponsorship. It basically depends a lot on the type of business and your expertise. If you are not totally confident with what you are doing go for a profit sharing sponsor who will get you good business leads and contacts in a way helping you get business. If you know your business profitability and think you can pull it off all by yourself here in Qatar than go for a qatari ready with fixed sposorship charges, who will mind his own things and leave you alone with your business.

Real estate is exhorbitantly expensive in Qatar for sure. You have to hunt a lot to find a good deal.

After everything else in business it is very important How well you negotiate. And trust me Arabs are tough to negotiate so be 100% prepared with bargain skills and uptodate homework.

Khalid.

By umctest• 30 Aug 2008 09:18
umctest

Dear Sir,

I don’t know how can i starting to open new small company in Qatar especially I have small budget I don't mind to sharing office with someone I work in Point of sales system computer that is placed in supermarkets and restaurant cashier

Khlaed

By umctest• 30 Aug 2008 09:17
umctest

Dear Sir,

I don’t know how can i starting to open new small company in Qatar especially I have small budget I don't mind to sharing office with someone I work in Point of sales system computer that is placed in supermarkets and restaurant cashier

Khlaed

By anonymous• 24 Aug 2008 14:48
Rating: 3/5
anonymous

Best place for information it the Chamber of Commerce, and you do need a Qatari Sponsor.

Depending on what you are looking for office space is very expensive you may want to think about sharing.

By Muhammed12• 24 Aug 2008 14:42
Rating: 5/5
Muhammed12

U do need a Qatari sponsor.

One way is u can run the business under the sponsors name and give him a reasonable monthly pay.

Another way is u make it W.L.L that is Qatari gets 51% and u get 49%

U can contact some companies , they will give u information in english and they will complete all the procedure to start ur business..u can find in Gulf Times.

Starting business is a good idea, hope u have a good amount to give as KEY money.

Ramadan on its Way.......:)

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