Description

Local investors may submit a request to the Commercial Registration and Licenses Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) to obtain a new commercial license.

Online Instructions

• Log in to the Investor Services, entering the username and password.
• Select “Commercial Licenses” service and enter all the required details.
• Attach the following documents.

• Copy of personal identification document of each of applicant, owner and managing director.
• Building Completion Certificate or equivalent document that needs to be licensed.
• Rental Agreement Form or equivalent (Rent Deposit Receipt by the Rental Disputes Settlement Committee or the court, or what serves to reopen a dispute record).
• Real Estate Rental Authorization Form (in case of sublease).
• Third party approvals on some commercial activities.
• Approval of the Civil Defense (for some locations depending on the case).

• Review and adopt application data summary.
• Pay appropriate fees to have the commercial license issued.

Offline Instructions

• Download and fill out the paper form, signed by the authorized signatory, then submit it to the public service officer at MOCI or any of its branches.
• Attach the above-mentioned, required documents.
• Pay appropriate fees.

Service Center

• MOCI headquarters in Lusail City - First Floor (Check Google Maps)
• All MOCI branches clarified on MOCI website

Additional Information

• This service is also available on MOCI mobile app by selecting “General Services” then “Investor Services”, then choosing “Commercial Permit Services” and “New Commercial Permit”, and following the online instructions.
• You can check the service information page on MOCI website.

Fees

Fees apply according to the company activity and type.