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Your companyin Qatar,

Corporate services
for companies in Qatar

Tell us what you are building. We manage every ministry, every application and every renewal, and keep you informed at each step.

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Most people come to us after a difficult week at a government counter.A form was missing a stamp, or a renewal was submitted with the wrong document.We'd rather you never have to go through that.We know which office requires which document, in which order, and we keep track of every deadline that matters to your company.

TrustGate
Services LLC

A dedicated advisor

Every call reaches a specialist who already knows your file.

We engage every ministry

Commerce, Justice, Interior, Labour and Foreign Affairs. We submit, follow up and collect on your behalf.

Full visibility

You are informed when each application is submitted, in progress and approved.

A long-term partnership

Licences and IDs expire. We track every date and begin renewals well in advance.

Most people come to us after a difficult week at a government counter.A form was missing a stamp, or a renewal was submitted with the wrong document.We'd rather you never have to go through that.We know which office requires which document, in which order, and we keep track of every deadline that matters to your company.

TrustGate
Services LLC

A dedicated advisor

Every call reaches a specialist who already knows your file.

We engage every ministry

Commerce, Justice, Interior, Labour and Foreign Affairs. We submit, follow up and collect on your behalf.

Full visibility

You are informed when each application is submitted, in progress and approved.

A long-term partnership

Licences and IDs expire. We track every date and begin renewals well in advance.

What we do

Three wayswe support you.

Sixteen services, organized around what your business needs. Most clients begin with one and quickly rely on us for three or four.

Explore all sixteen services

Checked, then stamped.

Every document is reviewed
before submission. It saves weeks.

Registration

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Trade names, your CR and every later amendment.

Notarization

Ministry of Justice

Articles, powers of attorney and contracts.

Attestation

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Degrees and company papers from abroad.

Residence

Ministry of Interior

Establishment cards, visas and Qatar IDs.

Every document is reviewed before it is submitted. A rejected application can cost weeks; a careful check takes an afternoon.

Why clients choose TrustGate

Compliance,without the complexity.

A dedicated advisor

Every call reaches a specialist who already knows your file.

We engage every ministry

Commerce, Justice, Interior, Labour and Foreign Affairs. We submit, follow up and collect on your behalf.

Full visibility

You are informed when each application is submitted, in progress and approved.

A long-term partnership

Licences and IDs expire. We track every date and begin renewals well in advance.

Opening a company

How a companyis established in Qatar.

Two advisors reviewing a company file together

For a mainland company, this is the typical sequence. Each step involves a different authority. We manage all of them on your behalf and keep you informed as each one completes.

  1. Structure and activitiesAdvisoryWe assess your plans and recommend the structure and licensed activities that fit them best.
  2. Trade nameMOCI · Single WindowWe reserve your trade name and licensed activities.
  3. Articles of AssociationMinistry of JusticeDrafted, translated into Arabic and notarized.
  4. Commercial RegistrationMOCI · Qatar ChamberYour CR is issued and your company is formally established.
  5. Commercial licenceMinistry of MunicipalityYour premises are approved and your trade licence is issued.
  6. Establishment cardMinistry of InteriorThe card that authorizes your company to sponsor employees.
  7. Labor file and tax cardMinistry of Labour · General Tax AuthorityYour company is registered to hire and set up for tax on Dhareeba.
  8. Visas and Qatar IDsMinistry of Interior · Ministry of LabourWork permits, medicals, fingerprints and Qatar IDs for your team.
  9. Bank accountYour chosen bankThrough our banking relationships, we arrange and support your corporate account opening.

Your exact route depends on your activity and shareholder structure. We map it out with you in the first consultation. Read the full guide

This week we are working with

  • Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • Ministry of Justice
  • Ministry of Interior
  • Ministry of Labour
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Ministry of Municipality
  • General Tax Authority
  • Qatar Financial Centre
  • Qatar Free Zones Authority
  • Qatar Chamber
  • General Directorate of Traffic
  • General Authority of Customs
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services, one accountable team, and a dedicated advisor who knows your file.

Office
Al Gassar Tower, 7th floor
Open
Sat to Thu, 8:00 to 17:00
Visit us for a consultation at your convenience.

The first big decision

Mainland, Free Zoneor QFC?

It determines ownership, permitted activities and how visas work. We help you make the right choice before anything is filed.

I

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Mainland

For companies that trade, contract and serve customers anywhere in Qatar.

Ownership
Up to 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, with approval under Law No. 1 of 2019.
Suited to
Trading, contracting, professional services, retail and hospitality.
Legal forms
Limited liability company, branch of a foreign company, single-person company.
II

Qatar Free Zones Authority

Qatar Free Zones

Purpose-built zones at Ras Bufontas and Umm Alhoul for technology, logistics and industry.

Ownership
100% foreign ownership.
Suited to
Technology, logistics, light manufacturing and regional headquarters.
Location
Ras Bufontas, near Hamad International Airport, and Umm Alhoul, near Hamad Port.
III

QFC Authority

Qatar Financial Centre

A common-law business platform for financial, professional and holding activities.

Ownership
100% foreign ownership.
Suited to
Financial services, consultancy, holding companies and family offices.
Legal system
English common law, with its own regulator and courts.

After the setup

Every renewal,on schedule.

Every company in Qatar manages a series of expiry dates: the CR, the trade licence, the establishment card and every employee's Qatar ID. A lapsed establishment card can halt visa processing for the entire company.

We maintain a single renewal calendar for your company and begin every renewal well ahead of its deadline.

How our PRO service works

Renewal calendar

Example client · 3 October 2026

16

days until the next renewal
Qatar IDs · 18 employees · Ministry of Interior

DocumentExpiresDaysStatus
Commercial RegistrationMOCI14 Mar 2027162Scheduled
Commercial licenceMinistry of Municipality02 Nov 202630Renewal started
Establishment cardMinistry of Interior21 Jan 2027110Scheduled
Qatar IDs · 18 employeesMinistry of Interior19 Oct 202616Next due · in progress
Vehicle registration · 3General Directorate of Traffic08 Dec 202666Inspection booked
Chamber membershipQatar Chamber14 Mar 2027162Scheduled
An illustrative example of a client renewal calendar.

Who we work with

The clientswe serve.

Investors entering Qatar

You have chosen Qatar. We help you select the right structure, secure your licences and open your bank account, and we act on your behalf locally while you are still abroad.

Company formation

Established companies

Entrust us with your government relations. We track every renewal, file every change and keep your company record fully compliant.

Government relations

HR and operations teams

New hires, visas, Qatar IDs, contracts and WPS. One request to us, and every step is managed and documented.

Labor and HR

Individuals and families

Family residence, degree attestation and vehicle registration, handled with care and explained clearly at every stage.

Immigration and visas