Legal Framework
From The Report: Qatar 2014
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This chapter contains a look at the legal environment and the framework for foreign investment in Qatar, as well as a rundown of the advantages investors can enjoy in the country’s new economic zones.
This chapter contains a viewpoint from Khalifa Al Misnad, Founding Partner, Al Misnad & Rifaat.

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Overview

Rules for foreign investment: A look at the legal environment and the framework for investment
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The Foreign Investment Law regulates the investment of foreign capital in economic activities. It applies to non-Qatari nationals who wish to undertake business in the country. In most sectors of the Qatari economy, foreign investors are allowed to carry out businesses provided that they have a Qatari partner with a share of at least 51% of the company’s equity. As a result of this provision, foreign investors’ share shall in principle not exceed 49% of the company’s capital. To avoid doubt,…

Viewpoint

Khalifa Al Misnad, Founding Partner, Al Misnad & Rifaat, on dispute resolution methods
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The economy in Qatar has witnessed a significant boom driven by growing investment into the country from foreign companies and the continuous involvement of the state on an international scale. Qatar is said to be on the verge of an even bigger boom with the milestones of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and Qatar National Vision 2030 in the coming years. With such an exceptional amount of investment at stake, the commercial sector is therefore prone to increasing litigation and a need for legal services. To…

Analysis

Making progress: Foreign investors can enjoy various advantages in new economic zones
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Despite its small size, Qatar has become a magnet for regional investment over the past decade. Foreign investment in Qatar is governed by Law No. 13 of 2000 (the Foreign Investment Law), which is applied to non-Qatari nationals who wish to undertake business in Qatar. In addition to the flexibility offered by this law, foreign investors may benefit from several incentives presented by the Qatari government. Ownership Regulations Foreign investors may own 100% of a company’s capital in selected…