Commerce Minister Launches Dar Al Sharikat for Economic Zone Company Registration

Doha, September 14, 2026 : HE Minister of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Advisory Board of Dar Al Sharikat Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani inaugurated "Dar Al Sharikat" on Monday, the entity responsible for registering and licensing companies across the country's economic zones, aimed at unifying registration and licensing procedures within these zones.

New Entity to Oversee Registration Across Key Economic Zones

In a statement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said Dar Al Sharikat will be responsible for registering companies, licensing their activities, and maintaining the public register for the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA), Qatar Science and Technology Park, and Media City Qatar.

Tax, Immigration Services to Be Offered

Dar Al Sharikat will also provide tax and immigration services to registered companies, while verifying their compliance with labor standards and data protection requirements.

Single Destination Seen as Boost to Investment Environment

Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani said consolidating these functions would give investors a single destination for establishing businesses within Qatar's special economic zones, enhancing the competitiveness of the country's investment environment in line with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.

Advisory Board Includes Senior Officials from Key Entities

The Advisory Board of Dar Al Sharikat comprises Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Qatar Sheikh Ali bin Alwaleed Al Thani, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Free Zones Authority Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani, Chief Executive Officer of the QFC Mansoor Rashid Al Khater, Chief Executive Officer of Media City Qatar Hamad Omar Al Mannai, and President of Qatar Science and Technology Park Rama Chakaki. Nasser Al Taweel has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Dar Al Sharikat.

Source: QNA