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ARTICLE · 07 AUGUST 2026

Qatar Amends Tenancy Law

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Qatar has introduced Law No. (8) of 2026, implementing significant changes to its real estate leasing framework through amendments to the 2008 leasing legislation. The reforms establish a standardized QAR 250 lease registration fee, streamline rental dispute resolution procedures, and extend mandatory registration requirements to beneficiaries of state property who sublease to third parties.

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Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams

The State of Qatar has enacted Law No. (8) of 2026, amending certain provisions of Law No. (4) of 2008 concerning the Leasing of Real Estate.

Key Takeaways

  1. Introduction of a flat rate QAR 250 lease registration fee.
  2. Revising procedures governing rental disputes, appeals, and penalties, including the expedition of the adjudication process.
  3. Expanding mandatory lease registration requirements for certain beneficiaries of state property.

The Law’s Revisions

According to the Official Gazette issued by the Qatar Ministry of Justice, Issue No. (13) of 2026, the law provides, inter alia, as follows:

New Article (20), Clause (2):

The Office shall collect a registration fee of QR 250 (two hundred and fifty Qatari riyals) for each transaction involving the registration of a real estate lease agreement, for each residential, commercial or other unit specified in the building permit of the property. This fee may be amended by a decision of the Council of Ministers upon the proposal of

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