Service Description

This service enables companies to apply for a license online for the establishment, management, and investment of a publishing house, to prepare, release, and produce publications for the purpose of trade and circulation, in accordance with Law No. (8) of Publication and Publishing (1979), through the e-services portal of the Ministry of Culture.

Online Instructions

• Go to Ministry's e-services portal, and enter your username and password if you were previously registered in the National Authentication System.
• Select "Organization License" under the Department of Publications, Audio & Visual Media - Licensing Section.
• Choose the Facility Type, and the Activity “Publishing House”, filling out its respective online application form.
• Attach the following documents:
• QID copy of the license owner and partners, as well as the responsible manager
• Trade name reservation certificate or commercial registration copy
• Signature’s authorization proof certificate in case of applying as a representative or authorized signatory
• Copy of the lease contract of the activity’s location
• Submit the application.

Fees

• Issuing and Reissuing the License: QR100,000
• Renewing the License: QR10,000

Additional Information

• It takes five (5) working days to obtain the license.
• You can check the service information page on MCS website for more details.