- What
- Business licensing; Web Summit Qatar 2026 incentives waive fees for the first three years.
- From abroad
- Open to companies from outside Qatar All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · qfc.qa · How we check ↗
In detail
Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is an onshore business hub / own jurisdiction in Qatar. Onshore business and financial centre with its own common-law jurisdiction. 100% foreign ownership, profits fully repatriable.
- Amount
- Licensing platform · Web Summit Qatar 2026 incentives: registration and annual fees waived for the first three years (QFC, August 2026)
- Services
- 10% corporate tax on locally sourced profits — 0% only as a narrow exception for investment managers, reinsurers, captive insurers or businesses at least 90% Qatari-owned
- 0% personal income tax
- no withholding tax on profit repatriation, reduced withholding on other cross-border payments via 80+ double taxation agreements
- common law framework
- 100% foreign ownership
- Status
- Active
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
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We match them against what Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“companies from across the globe have chosen QFC as their preferred platform to establish their presence in the Middle East and drive global impact.”
“QFC Sustains Growth Momentum in H1 2026 With 37% Increase in Firm Registrations”
“The QFC permits registered firms up to 100% foreign ownership of their business in Qatar.”
“A 0% concessionary tax rate, when operating as an investment manager, reinsurer, captive insurer or if the business is at least 90% Qatari-owned.”
“QFC is a leading onshore business and financial centre where local advantages and global ambition come together to create opportunities.”
“Established by Law No. 7 of 2005, QFC supports Qatar's economic growth through a distinct legal, regulatory, tax and business environment to enable companies to grow with confidence.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare government programmes in Qatar
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)Business licensing; Web Summit Qatar 2026 incentives waive fees for the first three years. | not published | No equity | Active |
| Invest QatarFDI facilitation, stakeholder introductions and direct pitching to VC funds via Gateway. | not published | No equity | Active |
| Media City QatarGaming and screen incentive programmes; licensing with 100% foreign ownership. | not published | No equity | Open |
| Qatar Development BankBacking via Startup Qatar, targeting a QAR 1 billion portfolio by 2030. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ)Free zone investment incentives and benefits. | not published | No equity | Active |
| QCB FinTech Regulatory SandboxLive testing of fintech under QCB supervision for up to 12 months; Express 3–6 months. | not published | No equity | Active |
| QFC Digital Assets LabRegulatory pathway to QFC licences; no funding stated. | not published | No equity | Open |
| Startup QatarInvest Qatar platform routing founders to the QDB-powered Investment Program. | not published | Not published | Active |
No programmes match these filters.
Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
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Questions founders ask
What does Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) offer?
Business licensing; Web Summit Qatar 2026 incentives waive fees for the first three years.
Does Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) take equity?
No equity — service or permission.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Open to companies from outside Qatar.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · qfc.qa · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/qfcauthority · Checked October 2026