Setting up a business anywhere has its own challenges and complications ranging from documentation to procedures. In Qatar, a business can be set up in both Mainland and Freezone. To simplify the process, here are a list of documents required to set up a business in Qatar(Mainland).

• CR – Commercial Registration document.

  It is issued by the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, and it is the First document required in setting up a business in Qatar.

  Document Required:
  A) A copy of the trade name approved by the Ministry.
  B) A letter from the bank confirming that the minimum capital for the company has been deposited.
  C) The articles of associations approved.
  
• TR – Trade License.

  The Ministry of Economy and commerce must approve the office space picked by a business to obtain a Trade License.

  Documents Required:
  A)   Have to submit ID copies of the authorized persons in your business.
  B)   CR Copy.
  C)   Articles of Incorporation.
  D)   Picture of your office building with the address and location blue plate and picture of your office space along with the signage showing your business name.
  E)   Building completion certificate and a copy of the ID of the building owner of where your office is situated.
  F)   Rental acknowledgement, ownership instrument and Civil Defense approval of your office once it is set up. Keep in mind there are civil defence regulations to office set up.
  
• Computer Card for issuing Residence Permits (RP) for your new hires.

  The computer card is issued by the immigration. The Computer Card records the name and Id of the signing officer appointed by the company.

  A)   CR copy.
  B)   Trade License copy
  C)   IDs of all the shareholders in the company including the ids of the individuals who will be mentioned on the computer card.
  D)   You can also add to the computer card the employees you hired the same way will be followed.