Qatar's Legal Sector

10%

Corporate Tax Rate in Qatar

3

Courts overseen by the Qatar Supreme Judiciary Council

About Qatar's Legal Sector

The Qatari legal system is a mixture of civil law and Islamic Shariah law, with the latter primarily being applied in the cases of family and personal matters. Laws in Qatar are proposed by the Council of Ministers. Proposed laws will then be sent to the Amir who has the final say on whether they can be ratified or not. If a law is rejected, then HH shall inform the Council of the reason(s) for doing so. Prominent Qatari legal firms include Al Sulaiti Law Firm and Al Khalifa Law Firm. International firms operating in the country include Dentons, Simmons & Simmons Middle East, DLA Piper, Crowell & Moring, and White and Case.

Publications

Al Sulaiti’s Law Firm Legal Review

Georgetown University Legal Framework Review

Law No. 1 of 2019 allows 100% Foreign Ownership for companies listed on Qatar Stock Exchange

Key Organizations

Al Sulaiti Law Firm

Al Sulaiti Law Firm is one of the largest law firms in the Middle East with offices across 17 countries. The firm is a full service law firm combining knowledge and expertise to ensure clients have access to the best legal solutions and services.

Go to Al Sulaiti Guide

DLA Piper

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries. DLA strives to be the leading global business law firm by delivering quality and value to their clients.

Go to DLA Piper Guide

Dr. Ghada M. Darwish Karbon Law Firm

The Dr. Ghada M. Darwish Karbon Law Firm, founded in 2012, is based in the Duhail district. The firm strives to integrate the civil legal system with the Anglo-Saxon culture system to achieve a harmonious legal environment, providing top legal services.

Go to Dr. Ghada M. Darwish Karbon Law Firm Guide

Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)

QFC is one of the world's leading and fastest growing onshore business and financial centers. QFC offers service based companies 100% foreign ownership.

Go to QFC Guide

Qatar Chamber of Commerce & Industry (QCCI)

The QCCI was established in 1963, and its primary function is to organize business interests and represent the Qatari private sector both locally and internationally and to support the country’s economic actors and productivity.

Go to QCCI Guide

Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)

The key function of QBA is to work as the link between Qatar’s strategic plans and the activities of Qatari businessmen. QBA aims to play a leading role in the development of private sector activities at the local and international levels.

Go to QBA Guide