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Qatar Ranks
Globally on the Global
Competitiveness Index 2016 Report
Globally in Economic Performance
Globally in
Government Efficiency
Globally in Business Efficiency
Globally in government spending on projects
Globally in terms of tax impact on business incentives
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stSource: Global competitiveness index
Government Support
Government support to investors through enhanced cooperation with government agencies to provide an appropriate and efficient investment environment
Quality of infrastructure Development of technological
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Based on a decision by the Minister, non-Qatari investors may exceed the proportion of their contribution of the 49% up to 100% of all mentioned sectors
1. Non-Qatari Investors may be exempted from the income tax for a period up to ten years starting from the operating date of the investment project
2. Non-Qatari investors may be exempted from customs on the imports of necessary machinery and equipment.
3. Non-Qatari investors may be exempted from customs fees on imports of raw materials or half manufactured goods necessary for production and not available in the local market
Investment Incentives
Non-Qatari investors may be allocate the necessary land for foreign investors to set up their project by a way of a
renewable rent for a long period of not more than 50 years.
Non-Qatari investors may import whatever they need to establish their investments, to operate and to expand their projects in line with applicable laws and regulations
Investment Incentives
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Non-Qatari investors shall be entitled to conduct private transfers pertaining to their investments from and into Qatar. These transfers include:
• Returns on investment.
• Income from the sale or liquidation of all or some of the investment.
• Income from the settlement of investment disputes.
Transfers shall be made in any convertible currency at the prevailing exchange rate on the date of transfer.
Investment Incentives
Non-Qatari investors are entitled to transfer the ownership of an investment to another non-Qatari or national investor in line with applicable laws and regulations
In such cases, the investment shall continue to be treated in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Any dispute between non-Qatari investors and third parties may be resolved by a local or international arbitration body.
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ENERGY Mining Sports, Recreational &
Cultural services
Information Technology
Tourism Consultancy &
Technical Services
Investment Sectors
Industrial Development & Exploitation of
Natural Resources Education
Agriculture Distribution Health
Investment Sectors
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Earlier this month, our new Hamad Port, south of the capital Doha, was officially opened , a $7.4 billion project can
accommodate up to 7.5 million containers annually. As a result, Qatar has launched new "direct" shipping routes connecting the country with many countries
• Qatar now has the ability, and the logistical capacity, to directly import goods through its ports or act as a transit point for trade across the Middle East.
• Qatar has one of the biggest airport and airline in the region with passengers capacity of 30 Million/ year , Qatar Airways owning 177+ planes and serving more than 150 destinations across six continents
Ports and Logistics
Ras Bufontas:
A home of advanced technologies and
manufacturing, with world Class Air and logistics
connectivity located close to capital economy
Al Karaana:
The largest SEZ with competitively priced land providing growth
environment for relocated SMEs from Doha’s Old
Industrial Zone Um Alhoul:
A light to medium
manufacturing industrial manufacturing hub, with World-Class Port, rail freight and logistics infrastructure serving the domestic and regional economies
Special Economic Zones
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Let us Talk!
We are happy to reach out to you and discuss how you can maximize your investment in Qatar, drop us a message
through the following channels and we will be in touch with you immediately.
Telephone: +974 – 40422138 Email: pdib@mec.gov.qa
Thank You
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