- What
- Free zone investment incentives and benefits.
- From abroad
- Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
Checked · October 2026 · qfz.gov.qa · How we check ↗
In detail
Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) is a free zone authority in Qatar. Strategic free zones for tech and industrial companies.
- Amount
- Investment incentives + free zone benefits
- Services
- 20-year corporate tax exemptions
- no individual income tax
- zero customs duties on imports
- 100% foreign ownership with full capital repatriation
- 2024 MoU with Germany’s ZE-KI to set up an applied AI research centre
- Status
- Active
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) is an independent authority created in 2018 to oversee and regulate the world-class free zones in Qatar, offering outstanding opportunities and benefits for businesses seeking to expand their global operations.”
“QFZ offers extremely competitive tax exemptions, including 20-year corporate tax holidays, no individual income taxes, and zero custom duties on imports.”
“Investors are also entitled to 100% foreign ownership, with full capital repatriation.”
“The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between QFZ and ZE-KI aims to establish an applied research center of artificial intelligence (AI) within QFZ.”
“Start the process by submitting your contact details to receive your Investor Portal login credentials.”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
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|---|---|---|---|
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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 Free Zones Authority (QFZ) offer?
Free zone investment incentives and benefits.
Does Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) take equity?
No equity — service or permission.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026).
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · qfz.gov.qa · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/qatarfreezones · Checked October 2026