Voluntary Liquidation of Commercial Companies in the State of Qatar.
Introduction: After discussing the provisions of Compulsory Liquidation stipulated in the Qatari Commercial Companies Law (CCL) in our former article, it is of a great importance to introduce the reader to the concept of Voluntary Liquidation of Commercial Companies. Going through the Qatari (CCL), a brief overview of the Voluntary Liquidation process provisions will be …
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Qatar Free Zones
Introduction: Attracting foreign investments is a goal that each and every state in the world is vigorously working hard to achieve. Consequently, and since Qatar is one of the fastest Developing states in the region, the strategy of attracting investments has been adopted by the state which led to bold decisions, measures and procedures.
Qatar’s Ministry of Transport and Communication latest Regulations on the Protection of Personal Data Privacy.
Introduction: Following the issuance of Law number 13 of 2016 on the Protection of Personal Data Privacy (PDPP Law), the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) released regulatory recommendations on Personal Data Privacy in January 2021. In addition to clarifications, it provides a collection of guidelines, controls, and checklists to ensure users compliance with the …
Compulsory Liquidation of Commercial Companies in The State of Qatar.
What is Liquidation? Liquidation is the process of shutting down a company and distributing its assets to claimants. It usually occurs when a company is insolvent or is unable to pay its debts. When a company’s operations halt, its leftover assets are used to pay creditors and shareholders in a certain order that is identified …
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Regulations of Cheques in the State of Qatar.
Introduction: A cheque is a written, dated, and signed document that instructs a bank to pay the bearer a certain quantity of money. The individual or entity that writes the cheque is referred to as the payor or drawer, while the individual to whom the cheque is made is referred to as the payee. On …
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Bankruptcy Provisions in The Qatari Legislations.
Introduction: Bankruptcy is a legal process that is initiated when an individual or corporation is unable to repay their existing obligations. The bankruptcy procedure begins with a petition filed either by the debtor or on behalf of creditors. All of the debtor’s assets are valued and assessed, and the assets may be utilized to repay …
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Personal Data Privacy Protection (PDPP) in The State of Qatar
The importance of Data Privacy: Data privacy refers to the manner in which a piece of information or data should be treated in accordance with its relative value. It also refers to an individual’s capacity to choose when, how, and to what degree personal information about them is shared with or conveyed to others. This …
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Investment and Commerce Court, the Newest Court In the State of Qatar.
Introduction: Qatar’s National Vision 2030 focuses on the holistic development of the country’s various sectors. Modernization and economic development are considered essential in order to achieve the aforementioned vision. Therefore, legislations and judicial authorities are continuously exposed to amendments and alterations that lead to development, growth and maturity.
Income Tax Regulations in The Qatari Legislations
Introduction: Individuals and entities tend to research and assess tax regulations before entering into any market, as taxation is considered an important indicator that helps in evaluating any market’s strength, stability and attractiveness.
Foreign Investment in Qatar, A Well-Organized Field in A Fast-Growing Economy.
Introduction: As Qatar is preparing to host one of the biggest events internationally- world cup 2022- and in accordance with Qatar vision 2030, enhancing foreign investment in the country is considered of high importance to the state, consequently, a set of modern legislations have been issued and enacted since 2019.