Get an instant estimate for your business setup in Qatar based on your activity, jurisdiction, office and visa needs.
If you’re thinking about opening a company in Qatar, one of your first questions is simple:
“How much will it really cost?”
The problem is, every agency gives a different figure. Some show attractive “packages” but hide important government fees, office costs, or PRO charges.
That’s exactly why we built the Meem Business Setup Cost Calculator to give you a realistic picture of the business setup cost in Qatar before you commit to anything.
If you’d like to see our full service scope, you can also explore Company Formation in Qatar.
The screenshot above is a real example from our calculator.
For a simple setup:
New mainland company
1 activity
1 partner
Baladiya (Commercial Permit) included
1 visa
The estimated government fees come to around: QAR 3,950 (government fees only — example estimate)
This includes items such as:
Chamber of Commerce fee
CR (Commercial Registration) article fee
Name reservation
Partners signing
Activity fee
CR issuance
Establishment Card issuance
Computer Card (Metrash)
Commercial Permit (Baladiya) issuance
This is a bare minimum scenario for a straightforward activity.
In real life, your total will change based on:
The number and type of activities
Sector-specific approvals
Number of partners
Visa needs
Any additional certifications or inspections
And this is only the government side. Once you add PRO/service support, packages typically start from around QAR 7,000 and above, depending on complexity.
On top of that, you should also expect office rent, furniture, utilities, and initial operating expenses.
Most people searching for the cost of opening a company in Qatar face frustrations.
We created this calculator to fix that.
Our goals were simple:
Transparency – Separate government fees from service fees so you know what you’re paying for.
Clarity – Show each expected government charge in a clean, itemized list.
Speed – Give you an instant estimate without waiting for a sales call.
Planning – Help you budget realistically, including things like visas and permits.
If you’re comparing agencies or trying to understand the business setup cost in Qatar, this tool gives you a neutral starting point that’s based on the actual process, not a marketing gimmick.
Think of it as your cost estimator for company formation in Qatar – simple, step-by-step, and written in normal language.
The calculator asks things like:
Are you setting up a new company or updating an existing one?
How many partners will be on the CR?
What business activity (or activities) are you planning?
Do you want to include Baladiya (Commercial Permit) in your estimate?
How many visas do you think you’ll need (if any)?
You don’t need to be an expert. Just describe your plan in plain language.
Based on your answers, the company formation cost calculator in Qatar:
Picks the right combination of mandatory government steps
Adds up the expected government fees
Shows you a clear, line-by-line breakdown like the example in the image
You’ll see a total estimated government cost, plus all the individual items.
At the end, you can send your estimate and business details directly to our team via WhatsApp. That lets us:
Confirm the estimate
Check if any extra approvals apply to your activity
Add Meem’s service fees (company formation + PRO support)
Give you a final, tailored proposal with timeline and next steps
Our service packages, including PRO support, usually start from around QAR 7,000 and scale depending on complexity.
For full details of what’s included, visit Company Formation in Qatar and PRO Services in Qatar.
When people search “What are the total costs to form a company in Qatar?”, they’re usually looking for a single answer.
In reality, the cost depends on several factors:
LLC / WLL on the mainland is the most common structure.
Branches, rep offices, and professional entities may have different approval paths.
For Qatar Free Zones, the fee structure and incentives are different from mainland.
Our calculator focuses on mainland company formation cost. If you’re comparing, think of it as your starting company formation cost calculator in Qatar.
Then our team can help you treat it like a Qatar Free Zone company formation cost calculator by adjusting details during consultation.
Trading
Contracting
Industrial or regulated activities
More activities and more regulated sectors usually mean more approvals – and higher overall cost.
If you want to operate from a physical office, shop, or warehouse, you’ll need:
A suitable commercial space
A Baladiya (Commercial Permit) for that location
The calculator can include typical Commercial Permit fees, but office rent itself is separate and depends on the location, size, and building.
If you need staff, you’ll eventually need:
Immigration approvals
Visa allocation (quota)
Residence permits
Some costs come during initial setup, others later. The calculator helps you estimate the government side of these.
Most entrepreneurs don’t want to handle all the paperwork alone. That’s where professional services come in:
Application filling and submissions
Following up with ministries
Translations and attestations
Scheduling signing and approvals
Our company formation + PRO packages start from around QAR 7,000 and can increase based on activity, complexity, and urgency.
To make the cost of opening a company in Qatar clearer, think of three layers:
These are mandatory payments to ministries and government bodies, such as:
Chamber of Commerce
MOCI (CR related fees)
Immigration (Establishment Card, etc.)
Baladiya (Commercial Permit)
The business setup cost calculator in Qatar that we built focuses on this layer first.
These are what you pay to a consultant or agency to:
Prepare documents
Submit online and in person
Coordinate with different departments
Keep you updated and reduce delays
At Meem, we keep these clearly separated so you can see:
Government fees (from the calculator)
Our professional fees, which we share in a written proposal
These are not part of company registration, but you should budget for them:
Office rent or shared space
Utilities and internet
Furniture and basic fit-out
Accounting, payroll, and ongoing compliance
Our job is to help you plan the full picture, not just the registration cost.
Many people ask:
“Is this an official government cost calculator?”
At the moment, there is no single public government tool that calculates the full cost of opening a company in Qatar across all approvals, permits, and visas.
That’s why our company formation cost calculator in Qatar is so useful:
It brings together all the standard steps most companies follow.
It shows you a realistic government-fee estimate based on your answers.
It acts as a cost estimator for company formation, giving you a strong budgeting baseline.
From there, our team audits your case and customizes the details for your exact situation.
There is no single fixed price. The business setup cost in Qatar depends on:
Your legal structure (LLC/WLL, branch, etc.)
Number and type of activities
Whether you need a Commercial Permit (Baladiya)
How many visas you plan to apply for
Professional / PRO support and documentation costs
Our company formation cost calculator in Qatar gives you an instant estimate of the government fees for your specific case. After that, our team adds the service and PRO fees in a clear proposal.
Company registration includes several government steps such as:
Commercial Registration (CR) issuance
Chamber of Commerce registration
Name reservation and CR articles
Establishment Card and related charges
For a simple setup, the minimum government fees are usually in the range shown in the calculator screenshot (around QAR 3,950 in the example).
But this can increase based on activity, permits, and visas. Use the calculator as your starting point, then we refine it for you.
In practice, LLC and WLL formation costs are very similar, because both follow almost the same registration steps and approvals. Cost differences usually come from:
Number of partners
Type and number of activities
Sector approvals or special permissions
Our calculator lets you input partner and activity details so you can see how the estimated cost changes.
There can be hidden fees if the estimate does not include:
Translation and attestation of documents
Sector-specific approvals or inspections
Baladiya and signage approvals
Extra visits, changes, or reapplications
Our approach is to separate everything clearly:
Government fees (shown by the calculator)
Meem service & PRO fees (shared in a written proposal)
This helps you avoid surprises. For a detailed view of what we include, see
After setup, you should budget for:
Annual Commercial Registration (CR) renewal
Annual Commercial Permit (Baladiya) renewal
Chamber of Commerce renewal (if applicable)
Accounting, tax filings, payroll, and WPS compliance
Any license renewals specific to your sector
These are not shown in the initial calculator but are important when considering the long-term cost of opening a company in Qatar and running it sustainably.
Broadly, Qatar company formation costs are in a similar range to other major Gulf markets like UAE or Saudi for comparable activities.
Some elements may be lower (for example ongoing corporate tax), and some may be higher depending on location and sector.
Where Qatar stands out is in:
Stable regulations
Strong infrastructure and government support
Access to large regional markets
Our calculator helps you compare realistic government costs with what you’re seeing in other GCC jurisdictions.
Typical company formation packages in Qatar may include:
Name reservation and CR issuance
Drafting basic articles and documents
Chamber registration
Establishment Card
Commercial Permit (if included)
Basic PRO follow-ups
At Meem, we customize packages based on your activity and needs.
Yes. That is exactly what our cost estimator for company formation is designed to support.
We separate:
Government fees (ministries, chambers, permits)
Professional / PRO fees (Meem’s services)
Optional extras (translations, attestations, express handling, etc.)
You start with the calculator, then we send you a detailed proposal with each element clearly labeled.
For a straightforward mainland LLC/WLL, the average timeline can range from a couple of weeks to a few months depending on:
Sector and approvals required
Availability of documents and office lease
How quickly signatures and attestations are completed
The total cost depends on the same variables. Our calculator gives you a baseline government cost, and during consultation we pair that with a realistic timeline and full budget.
Minimum capital requirements vary by:
Legal form (LLC/WLL, branch, etc.)
Sector or regulatory body
Whether you’re operating in mainland or a free zone
In many practical cases today, high paid-up capital is not enforced in the way it once was, but banks and authorities may still ask you to show proof of funds or appropriate capitalization for your activity.
Capital is usually kept in the company bank account, so it’s not a “fee” but it does impact your total starting budget.
Individual government fees typically include (depending on your case):
Name reservation
CR article fees
CR issuance
Chamber registration
Activity approval fees
Establishment Card
Computer Card (Metrash)
Commercial Permit (Baladiya)
Our business setup cost in Qatar calculator lists these items one by one for your scenario, so you can see exactly which steps are contributing to the total.
Where a local partner or sponsor is required:
Their annual sponsorship fee is not a government fee.
It’s usually a privately negotiated amount, paid yearly or as per contract.
This can significantly increase your total annual cost of doing business, even though it doesn’t show up on the government receipt.
In many sectors today, 100% foreign ownership is possible, which reduces or removes sponsor-fee exposure. We guide you on the best structure during consultation.
Currently, there is no single official government calculator that covers every approval and permit.
The Meem company formation cost calculator in Qatar is designed to fill this gap:
It acts as a practical Qatar business setup cost calculator
Uses real fee logic across the main authorities
Gives you an instant, transparent estimate that you can refine with our team
A typical LLC in Doha will include:
Government setup fees (as shown in the calculator)
Meem’s service / PRO fees
Initial office lease and related costs
Optional translations, attestations, and bank account setup
For many entrepreneurs, the all-in starting budget (including office and services) is a multiple of the bare-minimum government cost – which is why starting with a transparent calculator is so important.
Yes, and they are often not mentioned upfront. These can include:
Translating contracts or foreign documents into Arabic
Attesting documents from your home country
Notary and authentication charges
In your proposal, we flag these non-government extras as separate line items so you can plan for them.
Office rental is one of the largest real-world costs when calculating the cost of opening a company in Qatar. The amount depends on:
Size and location (Doha city centre vs outskirts, retail vs office)
Building quality and services
Whether you use a shared or dedicated space
Our calculator can show you the government side (like Baladiya permit), while our team helps you estimate realistic rental ranges for your chosen area.
You should budget yearly for:
CR renewal
Commercial Permit (Baladiya) renewal
Chamber of Commerce renewal (if applicable)
These are usually modest compared to the initial setup, but they are mandatory. Many clients use our PRO Services in Qatar to handle renewals and ongoing compliance.
Key differences include:
Type of fees (licence vs registration)
Capital requirements
Office and facility policies
Incentives such as tax benefits and 100% foreign ownership
Our calculator is focused mainly on mainland company formation cost, but during consultation we can re-frame your estimate as a Qatar Free Zone company formation cost calculator by applying the relevant free zone fee structure.
Professional services may include:
Advisory on structure and activities
Document preparation
Submissions and follow-ups
Bank and municipality coordination
At Meem, company formation + PRO support packages generally start from around QAR 7,000 and above, depending on activity and complexity.
Minimum share capital is not a fee you pay to the government – it’s money you commit to the company itself. However:
You may need to show proof of this capital for certain structures or sectors.
It therefore affects your total starting budget, even if it doesn’t appear on the calculator as a “cost line.”
When you use our calculator and speak with our team, we’ll help you understand how much capital is sensible for your business model and banking relationship.
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