Category one: Creating a sole establishment requires:

1. Filling out the commercial registry application on the website of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. Choosing a new trade name to be approved by the commercial registration officer.
3. Subscribing at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
4. Providing a copy of the identity card of the proprietor and those of the authorized signatories (if applicable).
5. Obtaining the commercial registry with the requested amendments from the commercial registration officer.

Note: Some business activities require the approval of certain competent authorities.

Category two: Establishing a sole proprietorship company requires:

1. Drafting the articles of association of the sole proprietorship company.
2. Choosing a new trade name to be approved by the commercial registration officer.
3. Printing the articles of association.
4. Authenticating the Memorandum of Association by the Companies Department or commercial registration officer.
5. Filling out the commercial registry application on the website of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry​.
6. Subscribing at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
7. Providing a copy of the proprietor’s identity card and those of the authorized signatories.
8. Obtaining the commercial registry from the commercial registration officer.

Note: Some business activities require the approval of certain competent authorities.

Third Category: Establishment of a limited liability company

1. Drafting the articles of association of the limited liability company.
2. Choosing a new trade name to be approved by the commercial registration officer.
3. Printing the articles of association.
4. Authenticating the Memorandum of Association by an employee of the Justice Ministry and Companies Department or commercial registration officer.
5. Filling out the commercial registry application on the website of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
6. Subscribing at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Qatar.​​
7. Providing a copy of the proprietor’s identity card and those of the authorized signatories.
8. Obtaining the commercial registry from the commercial registration officer.

Note: Some business activities require the approval of certain competent authorities.

Establishing a new branch of a sole proprietorship company requires:

1. Filling out the application form on the website of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. Choosing a trade name for the commercial branch to be approved by the commercial registration officer.
3. Submitting a memorandum from the proprietor and authorized signatories.
4. Providing a copy of ID cards.
5. Obtaining the commercial registration for the new branch from the commercial registration officer.

Note: Some business activities require approval from certain competent authorities.

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Establishing a new branch of a limited liability company requires:

1. Filling out the application form on the website of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. Choosing a trade name for the commercial branch to be approved by the commercial registration officer.
3. Submitting a memorandum including the signature of partners.
4. Providing a copy of ID cards.
5. Obtaining the commercial registry for the new branch from the commercial registration officer.

Note: Some business activities require approval from certain competent authorities.

Establishing a new branch of a sole establishment requires:

1. Filling out the application form on the website of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2. Choosing a trade name for the commercial branch to be approved by the commercial registration officer.
3. Providing a copy of the proprietor’s identity card and those of the authorized signatories (if applicable).
4. Obtaining the commercial registry for the new branch from the commercial registration officer.

Note: Some business activities require approval from certain competent authorities.