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Apply for Reserving Trade Name
- Fees- QR1,000
- Last Updated 11 Jan, 2021
- Service Type : E-Service
- Service Mode : Hybrid (Online and Offline)
- Service Provider : Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Service Classification : G2B
- Topic : Business and Finance, Visas and Official Documents
Intended Audience
Citizen:ParentBusiness OwnerEmployee
Description
Local investors may submit a request to the Commercial Registration and Licenses Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) to reserve a trade name.
Online Instructions
- Log in to the Investor Services, entering the username and password.
- Select "Trade Names" then “Booking a Trade Name”.
- Select desired trade name and commercial activity.
- Attach the following documents.
- Copy of personal identification document.
- Official letter (in case the business name is to be reserved for 180 days).
- Review and adopt application data summary.
- Pay appropriate fees to have the trade name booking issued.
Offline Instructions
- Submit a service request to the public service officer at MOCI or any of its branches.
- Attach the above-mentioned, required documents.
- Pay appropriate fees to have the trade name booking issued.
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 “Establishment Services” and “Reserve Trade Name”, and following the online instructions.
- You can check the service information page on MOCI website.
Fees
Applicable fees for reserving trade name is as follows:
- First time for three days: free of charge.
- For 180 days: QR1,000.
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