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Request to Extend Activity Period for Foreign Companies
- Fees- QR30,500 applies.
- 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
Intended Audience
Visitor:Business Owner
Citizen:Business Owner
Description
Local investors may submit a request to the Commercial Registration and Licenses Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) to extend the activity period for foreign companies.
Registration of branch for foreign company to operate in Qatar shall be requested and approval of the Companies Control Department shall be obtained.
Online Instructions
- Login to the Investor Services, entering the username and password.
- Enter institution’s basic data.
- Attach Request for Foreign Company Branch Registration to operate in Qatar and approval of the Companies Control Department.
- Review and adopt application data summary.
- Pay appropriate fees to have the commercial register and Qatar Chamber membership 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 to have the commercial register and Qatar Chamber membership issued.
Service Center
- MOCI headquarters in Lusail City - First Floor (Check Google Maps).
- All MOCI branches clarified on MOCI website.
Fees
A fee of QR30,500 applies.
Additional Information
You can check the service information page on MOCI website.
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