Construction Businesses in Qatar - No External Approvals Required
Setting up a construction company in Qatar may become the go-to choice for construction businesses.
Unlike other GCC countries, where construction businesses often require extensive external approvals and engineering qualifications from the outset, Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) specifies that no external approvals are needed at the licensing stage.
Business Activities for Construction Companies in Qatar
Case Study - A company is looking to provide specialised infrastructure solutions including:
- Facilities Management – Operating and maintaining camps
- Construction including designing and building essential infrastructure - staff accommodations, access roads, and operational buildings
- Supplying construction materials, equipment, and critical resources
Establishing a general construction company in Qatar with a similar scope of services to the above case example is therefore relatively straightforward.
The company could apply for the following business activities:
- Building Maintenance Works
- Construction and General Contracting
- Trading in Building Materials
- Facilities Management Services
Regulatory requirements become more relevant during project execution but as for licensing, obtaining the initial license is simple.
The Benefits for Construction Companies in Qatar
- 100% Foreign Ownership is allowed
- All activities can be combined under a single Commercial Registration (CR)
- External Approvals are not required at the licensing stage
- Qualifications are needed only for managerial positions
- No minimum capital requirement under Law No. 11 of 2015
- 4 square meters of office space required per employee
With its streamlined licensing process and fewer regulatory hurdles, Qatar presents an excellent opportunity for construction companies looking to expand. Qatar's construction sector is experiencing significant growth, with projections indicating a market size exceeding $69 billion by 2025. Driven by ongoing infrastructure projects, urban development, and a rising population - construction is at the core of Qatar’s vision 2030 success. Contact Qatar@SovereignGroup.com for support with company formation and licensing for your construction business in Qatar.
