0% personal income tax, up to 100% foreign ownership, and direct access to the six-nation GCC market. Auditment has guided foreign investors and entrepreneurs through company formation in Qatar for over twenty years — registration, licensing and launch, all under one roof.
| Tax type | Position in Qatar |
|---|---|
| Personal income tax | None — no tax on salaries or wages. |
| Company (corporate) tax | A flat 10% on total state income (profit), paid annually. Typical costs are deductible; losses carry forward up to 3 years. |
| VAT | Not currently in effect in Qatar. |
| Double Taxation Agreements | In place with over 40 countries. |
This is general information, not tax advice. Your exact position depends on your entity type, sector and ownership structure — talk to our team before you register.
Businesses trading directly in the local Qatari market, subject to the standard 10% company tax.
Financial, professional and many other service firms wanting 100% foreign ownership.
Manufacturing, logistics and trading businesses wanting 100% ownership and streamlined licensing.
Foreign companies extending an existing business into Qatar without incorporating a new local entity.
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We understand your business goals and recommend the right legal structure.
We prepare paperwork and secure the necessary licenses and approvals.
We register your company and complete Chamber of Commerce affiliation.
We support you through to your first day of operations in Qatar.
Entity types, tax rules, ownership options and the step-by-step process for setting up a company in Qatar as a foreign investor.
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