Investment Opportunities in Qatar
Foreign investor can invest in all economic activities with no more than 49%. This percentage can reach 100% in the following sectors, pending a ministerial approval:
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Agriculture. |
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Industry. |
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Health. |
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Education. |
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Tourism. |
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Development and exploitation of natural resources, energy and mining. |
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Consulting, cultural, sport and entertainment services. |
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Distribution services. |
For financial sector, a bank can be established by a cabinet order. Foreigners have the right to buy properties in certain areas of the state.
Sectors Permitted to Foreign Investment:
Under Law No. (13) of 2000 regulating investing non-Qatari capital in economic activities, a non-Qatari investor can invest by a 100% of an enterprise or project in the following sectors:
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Agriculture. |
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Industry. |
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Health. |
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Education. |
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Tourism. |
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Development and exploitation of natural resources, energy and mining. |
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Consultancy services |
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Technical work services. |
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Information Technology. |
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Cultural services. |
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Sport services. |
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Entertainment services. |