Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)
Doha, Qatar
Qatar Financial Centre is a business and financial center providing legal and business infrastructure for financial services. Established in 2005, it operates with its own legal, regulatory, tax, and business environment based on English common law. Record growth with 836 new firms in 2024, total 2,489 firms.
Quick Overview
Setup Cost Range
USD 0 - USD 40,000
Minimum Share Capital
QAR 500,000 for most entities
Visa Quotas
Based on business needs and office space
Regulatory Authority
Qatar Financial Centre Authority
Key Benefits
Legal Framework Based on English Common Law
10% Corporate Tax Rate
100% Foreign Ownership
Employment Immigration Services
Business Support
Fast-track Setup
Special Web Summit 2025 Incentives
Industry Focus
Financial Services
Asset Management
Insurance
Fintech
Professional Services
Family Offices
Allowed Company Types
QFC Limited Liability Company
QFC Partnership
Branch Office
Representative Office
Licensing Process
Online application, Document verification, Regulatory review, License approval within 7-14 working days. SPECIAL: Web Summit 2025 participants get zero application fees and waived annual fees for first 4 years
Legal Framework
English Common Law with QFC-specific regulations
Contact Information
Leadership
CEO/Key Spokesperson
Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida - CEO
Strategic Location
30 minutes to Hamad International Airport
45 minutes to Hamad Port