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Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Reduces Company Formation Application Fee from USD 5,000 to USD 500

The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is making the process of setting up a company much easier by reducing the registration fee from $5,000 to $500. The move is aimed at supporting startups, small and medium-sized businesses, and international companies seeking to enter the Qatari market. The QFC’s latest move underlines the country’s commitment to creating a favourable environment for entrepreneurs and investors.

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Qatar, India sign memorandums to boost trade, investment and technology cooperation

As part of their strategic partnership, Qatar and India have signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at boosting trade, investment and technological innovation. The new agreements pave the way for collaboration in energy, startup ecosystems, fintech, artificial intelligence and advanced technologies.

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

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Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) Wins 2025 Asset Awards for Digital Banking Achievements

QIB was named the “Digital Bank of the Year in Qatar” for the fifth consecutive time and continues to set the standard in digital banking. The bank was also awarded the “Best Mobile Banking for Retail Customers” and “Best Mobile Banking App” awards, confirming its leadership in innovation.

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

Fintech and Crypto

Qatar strengthens its position in the digital economy and ranks fifth in the world in the UN e-government development index for 2024

Qatar’s legal framework ensures ethical and confidential practices in the creation of large language models (LLMs). As a result, Qatar has successfully attracted large companies to establish global hubs and data centers. In the private sector, 90% of business leaders in Qatar have adopted GenAI technologies in 2024, which is higher than the global average.

Intellectual property

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UK and Qatar strengthen AI partnership

The UK and Qatar have set up a joint research commission on artificial intelligence. The commission will build on the technological progress made by both countries and identify practical ways to collaborate on AI, in line with both countries' technology strategies for 2030

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

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Our services

We help start a business in Qatar and the Gulf countries, and also provide support on a wide range of issues.

We support the client at all stages of doing business - from registering the company and obtaining the necessary documentation to full legal, tax and accounting support for the company's activities. We are always in touch and ready to help, no matter how complex your question is.

Company Registration in Qatar

Opening a bank account in Qatar

Visa processing for the company manager in Qatar

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who are we

About Versus

Versus is a leading consulting group providing legal and accounting services in key foreign markets.

Over the years of working in the UAE and other MENA countries, we have acquired a deep knowledge of local legislation, which, combined with knowledge of international standards, allows us to offer solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.

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Experts in offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

250+

Successfully completed projects on the law of the UAE and other countries of the MENA region

knowledge base

Qatar combines a conservative legal system with progressive economic reforms.

Low taxes, no VAT and developed infrastructure make it attractive for business. However, competition with the UAE and Saudi Arabia requires a clear strategy. Successful projects most often focus on energy, digitalization and events.

For more information on doing business in Qatar, please visit our knowledge base:

Qatar: What you need to know about the country

Main taxes and fees in Qatar

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why Versus

Our advantages

Direct
presence

  • Dubai office and a staff of over 20 lawyers specialising in UAE law.
  • We do not use contractors and independently handle all issues of interaction with government agencies. This approach guarantees direct control over quality and promptness in solving your problems.

Understanding
specifics of the region

  • We are familiar with the nuances of doing business in the country - over the years of the Versus office in Dubai, we have developed and tested in practice the most effective solutions for starting a business, opening corporate and personal accounts, and interacting with government agencies.

Complex
approach

  • The Versus team of specialists has experience in solving any, even the most non-trivial, problems.
  • We provide legal, accounting and tax support, help with relocation, organize support in promoting and finding new options for business development.

Orientation
for business

  • We are interested in effective cooperation with clients and believe that we should help businesses develop.
  • Versus is a reliable partner in the implementation of the most daring ideas, offering non-standard solutions, clear and understandable instructions and recommendations.
HOW WE WORK

We work with companies of all sizes, from young start-ups to multinational corporations, advising and representing them on various legal issues.

  • IT and GameDev

  • TMT and the digital economy

  • Oil, gas and chemical industry

  • Banks and financial institutions

  • Construction, real estate and R&D

  • Energy and Natural Resources

  • Industry and trade

  • FMCG

  • Pharmaceuticals

  • Logistics and transport

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