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This update provides a summary of legal developments in the State of Qatar in reference to No. 9-17 of 2017 and 1-2 of 2018 of the Law Gazette

BLK Partners is proud to share a landmark victory in a QAR multi-million dispute before the Qatar Court of Appeal. The court dismissed the claimant's case, highlighting the critical role of evidence-based arguments and precise contract interpretation.

The Qatar Central Bank, established by Emiri Decree No. 15 of 1993, was constituted as the state monetary authority in the State of Qatar, which assumed the functions of its predecessor, the Qatar Monetary Agency.

Investors in Qatar will welcome the establishment of the country's new Investment and Commerce Court, its first step towards a specialised judicial system.

When the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) was first set up, only firms that provided services to the financial service industries were permitted to be established.

Transferring company shares in Qatar involves more than agreeing a sale between shareholders. The transfer must comply with the company’s constitutional documents and applicable legal and regulatory requirements, with the new ownership formally registered before the change takes legal effect.

Being highly developed in sectors such as natural gas, petroleum, construction, and having strong economy, geographical location advantages and entrepreneurial friendly perspective...

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MoCI") recently reduced the licensing fees for home businesses in Qatar from around QR 1,500 to QR 300...

Data protection and privacy are important considerations for all businesses. Failing to treat personal information in accordance with legislative requirements and best practice can have an adverse effect on a company's reputation, its employees and its customers.

Before the issuance of the Air Travel and Cargo Law, air travel offices were regulated under Law No. 26 of 2006, while air cargo offices were regulated under Law No. 6 of 2010. To facilitate better coordination, Qatar decided to regulate travel and air cargo offices under a single piece of legislation due to the interconnected nature of their activities and because both fall under the same regulatory authority.

On 4 March 2026, Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued Ministerial Decision No. (25) of 2026 (Decision), establishing a regulatory framework for conducting commercial activities through electronic platforms that do not require a physical premises in Qatar.

The bank based its lawsuit on the fact that the appellee-in-cassation and others concluded credit facility contracts with it, and delayed in paying off the facility amounts.

On September 8, 2021 Law No. 8 of 2021("Amending Law") came into effect amending several provisions of Law No. 11 of 2015 ("Companies Law").

The QFMA has issued a comprehensive replacement of the M&A regulatory framework previously contained in its Decision No. 2/2014 (as amended by Decision No. 2/2015) (the Previous Rules). The new rules were issued by the QFMA via its Board Decision No. 8/2025 (the New Rules) and introduce meaningful changes across the full M&A process. The following sets out the principal areas of change.

The Qatar Central Securities Depository has finally launched the much awaited Security Register pursuant to the Law No. 16 of 2021 on the Mortgage of Movable Assets and Decision No.1 of the QCB Governor ...

The majority of the commercial businesses currently operating in Qatar, whether wholly owned by Qatari nationals and/or by Qatari nationals in joint venture with foreign investors, are registered with limited liability and referred to as limited liability companies (LLC) in accordance with the provisions of Law No.(11) of 2015 (Companies Law).

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (the “MoCI”) has launched a new digital Regulatory Record Report service (“Report”), enabling consumers and businesses to access general compliance...

A Qatar LLC is often the preferred business structure for companies planning a long-term presence in Qatar. It allows businesses to trade in the local market, employ staff through a locally incorporated entity and benefit from limited liability. Depending on the business activity, many foreign investors may also qualify for up to 100% ownership.