Company formation and corporate services in Qatar
Set up, run and protect your business in Qatar with one team on the ground.
We take care of your company formation
Set up, run and protect your business in Qatar with one team on the ground.
We take care of your company formation
From global groups to first-time founders expanding into Qatar.
Encircle Business Solutions (EBS) helps international entrepreneurs and companies set up, run and grow their business in Qatar, from the first licence to long-term financial control.
Your company licensed under QFC, MOCI or QFZ, with office, visas and bank account ready to operate.
Learn moreMonthly bookkeeping, payroll, tax returns and audit preparation, always on time.
Learn moreLicence renewals, corporate filings, UBO and government portals handled for you.
Learn moreForecasts, KPIs, investor reporting and fundraising support, without a full-time CFO.
Learn moreHoldings, foundations and family offices to protect your assets and your legacy.
Learn moreMost companies juggle several providers. With EBS, every stage of your company's life in Qatar is covered in one place.
Choose the right jurisdiction, get licensed, open the bank account and bring your team.
Company formationFinancial control, investor reporting and funding when you are ready to scale.
External CFO
The QFC (Qatar Financial Centre) is an onshore business centre with 100% foreign ownership, English common law and 10% tax on locally sourced profits, ideal for professional services, consulting, holdings and financial activities. A MOCI company is registered with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and trades directly in the local market, with 100% foreign ownership in most sectors. The QFZ (Qatar Free Zones) suits industrial, logistics and technology activities. Our company formation guide compares them step by step.
Yes. QFC and QFZ companies can be 100% foreign-owned in every permitted activity. Under MOCI, 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors; some activities require a Qatari partner or prior approval, and we check this for your specific activities before you apply.
Around one month for the company to be fully operational: licence, establishment card, visas and bank account. Timing depends on your activities, approvals and how quickly documents are ready, which is why we prepare everything before submitting.
It depends on the structure, your activities and how many people need visas. Our set-up cost simulator gives you an instant estimate of the official government fees for QFC and MOCI companies, for the first year and every year after.
We stay with you as your back office in Qatar: monthly accounting and payroll, PRO and visa services, licence renewals, corporate filings and, when you grow, financial control and investor reporting through our External CFO service.
Tell us about your plans in Qatar. We'll reply within one business day with the next steps and an honest view of what you need.
Prefer email? hello@ebs.qa