Tell us what you are building. We manage every ministry, every application and every renewal, and keep you informed at each step.
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Most people come to us after a difficult week at a government counter.A form was missing a stamp, or a renewal was submitted with the wrong document.We'd rather you never have to go through that.We know which office requires which document, in which order, and we keep track of every deadline that matters to your company.
TrustGate Services LLC
A dedicated advisor
Every call reaches a specialist who already knows your file.
We engage every ministry
Commerce, Justice, Interior, Labour and Foreign Affairs. We submit, follow up and collect on your behalf.
Full visibility
You are informed when each application is submitted, in progress and approved.
A long-term partnership
Licences and IDs expire. We track every date and begin renewals well in advance.
Most people come to us after a difficult week at a government counter.A form was missing a stamp, or a renewal was submitted with the wrong document.We'd rather you never have to go through that.We know which office requires which document, in which order, and we keep track of every deadline that matters to your company.
TrustGate Services LLC
A dedicated advisor
Every call reaches a specialist who already knows your file.
We engage every ministry
Commerce, Justice, Interior, Labour and Foreign Affairs. We submit, follow up and collect on your behalf.
Full visibility
You are informed when each application is submitted, in progress and approved.
A long-term partnership
Licences and IDs expire. We track every date and begin renewals well in advance.
What we do
Three wayswe support you.
Sixteen services, organized around what your business needs. Most clients begin with one and quickly rely on us for three or four.
Every document is reviewed before submission. It saves weeks.
Commercial registration
Certificate
Illustration
Registration
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Trade names, your CR and every later amendment.
Notarization
Ministry of Justice
Articles, powers of attorney and contracts.
Attestation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Degrees and company papers from abroad.
Residence
Ministry of Interior
Establishment cards, visas and Qatar IDs.
Every document is reviewed before it is submitted. A rejected application can cost weeks; a careful check takes an afternoon.
Why clients choose TrustGate
Compliance,without the complexity.
A dedicated advisor
Every call reaches a specialist who already knows your file.
We engage every ministry
Commerce, Justice, Interior, Labour and Foreign Affairs. We submit, follow up and collect on your behalf.
Full visibility
You are informed when each application is submitted, in progress and approved.
A long-term partnership
Licences and IDs expire. We track every date and begin renewals well in advance.
Opening a company
How a companyis established in Qatar.
For a mainland company, this is the typical sequence. Each step involves a different authority. We manage all of them on your behalf and keep you informed as each one completes.
Structure and activitiesAdvisoryWe assess your plans and recommend the structure and licensed activities that fit them best.
Trade nameMOCI · Single WindowWe reserve your trade name and licensed activities.
Articles of AssociationMinistry of JusticeDrafted, translated into Arabic and notarized.
Commercial RegistrationMOCI · Qatar ChamberYour CR is issued and your company is formally established.
Commercial licenceMinistry of MunicipalityYour premises are approved and your trade licence is issued.
Establishment cardMinistry of InteriorThe card that authorizes your company to sponsor employees.
Labor file and tax cardMinistry of Labour · General Tax AuthorityYour company is registered to hire and set up for tax on Dhareeba.
Visas and Qatar IDsMinistry of Interior · Ministry of LabourWork permits, medicals, fingerprints and Qatar IDs for your team.
Bank accountYour chosen bankThrough our banking relationships, we arrange and support your corporate account opening.
Your exact route depends on your activity and shareholder structure. We map it out with you in the first consultation. Read the full guide
Qatar
Find us · Al Gassar Tower
This week we are working with
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Interior
Ministry of Labour
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Municipality
General Tax Authority
Qatar Financial Centre
Qatar Free Zones Authority
Qatar Chamber
General Directorate of Traffic
General Authority of Customs
XVI
services, one accountable team, and a dedicated advisor who knows your file.
Office
Al Gassar Tower, 7th floor
Open
Sat to Thu, 8:00 to 17:00
Visit us for a consultation at your convenience.
The first big decision
Mainland, Free Zoneor QFC?
It determines ownership, permitted activities and how visas work. We help you make the right choice before anything is filed.
IMainland
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Mainland
For companies that trade, contract and serve customers anywhere in Qatar.
Ownership
Up to 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, with approval under Law No. 1 of 2019.
Suited to
Trading, contracting, professional services, retail and hospitality.
Legal forms
Limited liability company, branch of a foreign company, single-person company.
IIQatar Free Zones
Qatar Free Zones Authority
Qatar Free Zones
Purpose-built zones at Ras Bufontas and Umm Alhoul for technology, logistics and industry.
Ownership
100% foreign ownership.
Suited to
Technology, logistics, light manufacturing and regional headquarters.
Location
Ras Bufontas, near Hamad International Airport, and Umm Alhoul, near Hamad Port.
IIIQatar Financial Centre
QFC Authority
Qatar Financial Centre
A common-law business platform for financial, professional and holding activities.
Ownership
100% foreign ownership.
Suited to
Financial services, consultancy, holding companies and family offices.
Legal system
English common law, with its own regulator and courts.
After the setup
Every renewal,on schedule.
Every company in Qatar manages a series of expiry dates: the CR, the trade licence, the establishment card and every employee's Qatar ID. A lapsed establishment card can halt visa processing for the entire company.
We maintain a single renewal calendar for your company and begin every renewal well ahead of its deadline.
days until the next renewal Qatar IDs · 18 employees · Ministry of Interior
Document
Expires
Days
Status
Commercial RegistrationMOCI
14 Mar 2027
162
Scheduled
Commercial licenceMinistry of Municipality
02 Nov 2026
30
Renewal started
Establishment cardMinistry of Interior
21 Jan 2027
110
Scheduled
Qatar IDs · 18 employeesMinistry of Interior
19 Oct 2026
16
Next due · in progress
Vehicle registration · 3General Directorate of Traffic
08 Dec 2026
66
Inspection booked
Chamber membershipQatar Chamber
14 Mar 2027
162
Scheduled
An illustrative example of a client renewal calendar.
Who we work with
The clientswe serve.
Investors entering Qatar
You have chosen Qatar. We help you select the right structure, secure your licences and open your bank account, and we act on your behalf locally while you are still abroad.