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How to Obtain Approval for Advertising on Company Vehicles in Qatar
Company vehicles can act as mobile advertisements for your business. Whether your company operates one service car, several delivery vans or an entire fleet, professional vehicle branding can increase visibility across Qatar. However, companies cannot simply print and install logos, contact details or promotional designs on their vehicles. Qatar requires businesses to obtain the necessary…
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PRO Retainer vs Pay-Per-Service: Which Is Better for Your Company?
Managing a company in Qatar involves more than establishing the business and obtaining its initial licences. Companies must continue handling document renewals, employee visas, residence permits, labour approvals, company amendments and other government procedures. When your company needs help with these transactions, you generally have two options: sign a monthly PRO retainer or pay separately…
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How to Move to Qatar and Get Residency in 2026
Qatar attracts professionals, entrepreneurs and families from around the world. However, visiting Qatar is different from obtaining the legal right to live and work in the country. To live in Qatar long-term, you normally need a valid residence permit connected to employment, family sponsorship, business ownership or another approved residency programme. This guide explains the…
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Qatar Ranks Second Globally for Labour-Market Efficiency: What It Means for Employers
Qatar has ranked second globally in the labour-market indicator of the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook, according to a report published by Qatar News Agency on 29 July 2026. The latest IMD ranking, released in June 2026, evaluates 70 economies using economic data and surveys of senior executives. Qatar’s labour-market performance highlights the country’s progress…
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Expanding to Qatar: The 2026 Guide for U.S. Companies
If your company is expanding to Qatar from the USA, this guide covers the entry routes, timelines, and compliance steps you need to know in 2026. The U.S. companies that successfully expand into Qatar share one trait: they don’t try to figure it out alone. Qatar’s regulatory environment is specific, its government relationships carry real…
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Doha will Host the World Investment Forum 2026: What Businesses Should Expect
Doha will welcome global policymakers, investors and business leaders when it hosts the ninth World Investment Forum from 25 to 27 October 2026. Organised by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) jointly with the State of Qatar, the event will bring international attention to investment, sustainable development and the changing global business environment. For companies considering…
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Franklin Templeton Expands into Qatar: What It Means for International Businesses
Qatar continues to strengthen its position as a destination for international companies, investors and financial institutions. One of the latest examples is Franklin Templeton’s decision to expand its Middle East presence by establishing an entity in Qatar. The move involves one of the world’s largest independent global asset managers and sends a wider message to…
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Sugar Tax Qatar 2026: What Businesses Need to Know About the New Excise Rules
Qatar’s sugar tax 2026 officially took effect on 6 July 2026. Law No. (2) of 2026 introduces a new excise mechanism for sweetened beverages and amends several provisions of Law No. (25) of 2018 on Excise Tax. As a result, importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of beverages and beverage ingredients now face a different way…
