Qatar: Corporate and Company Law

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (“MoCI“) has commenced a phased update of the commercial activity classifications recorded for existing companies in Qatar. The initiative, which took effect on June 1, 2026, forms part of the MoCI’s efforts to align Qatar’s commercial registration framework with the Unified Economic Guide for the Classification of Economic Activities adopted across the Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC“) member states.

The QFMA has issued a comprehensive replacement of the M&A regulatory framework previously contained in its Decision No. 2/2014 (as amended by Decision No. 2/2015) (the Previous Rules). The new rules were issued by the QFMA via its Board Decision No. 8/2025 (the New Rules) and introduce meaningful changes across the full M&A process. The following sets out the principal areas of change.

Qatar's General Tax Authority has introduced new clarifications on capital gains tax, featuring a targeted exemption for intra-group restructuring transactions. These measures aim to streamline corporate reorganisation, improve asset management efficiency, and strengthen the country's investment climate while maintaining transparency in tax obligations.

As one of the world's largest exporters of liquified natural gas, Qatar has embarked on a series of reforms and investments in recent years as part of a long-term strategy, set out in Qatar National Vision 2030, to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons, attract foreign direct investment) an secure a sustainable future.

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BLK Partners is proud to share a landmark victory in a QAR multi-million dispute before the Qatar Court of Appeal. The court dismissed the claimant's case, highlighting the critical role of evidence-based arguments and precise contract interpretation.

The President of the Investment and Commerce Court, established by Law No. (21) of 2021, for the commencement of the Court's work as of May 10, 2022.

The Qatar Central Securities Depository has finally launched the much awaited Security Register pursuant to the Law No. 16 of 2021 on the Mortgage of Movable Assets and Decision No.1 of the QCB Governor ...

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of International Arbitration laws and regulations applicable in Qatar.