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Qatar: The government issued new investment law that allows 100% of foreign ownership in certain cases

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07 Jan 2019

In January 2019, H.H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani issued law no. 1 of 2019 that allows 100% foreign ownership. 

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3

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3 liberalising

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Implementation date

07 Jan 2019

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Updated: 07 Jan 2019
FDI: Treatment and operations, nes In force

On 7 January 2019, H.H Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani issued law no.1 of 2019 that changes the treatment for foreign investors in Qatar. The amendments entail the following:

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Updated: 07 Jan 2019
FDI: Financial incentive In force

On 7 January 2019, H.H Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani issued law no.1 of 2019 that provides financial incentives for foreign investors in Qatar. The incentives entail the following: 

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FDI: Entry and ownership rule In force

On 7 January 2019, H.H Sheikh Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani issued Law no. 1 of 2019 that allows in certain cases 100% foreign ownership of firms. Previously, foreign investors were allowed ...

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