Qatar law, answered.

Qatar Golden Residency: Who Is Eligible and What Are the Requirements?

Qatar Golden Residency is established by Law No. 10 of 2018. It is granted by the Minister of Interior, requires no sponsor, and is capped at 100 persons per year. Eligible categories include long-term residents, those born to a Qatari mother, and holders of rare expertise.

Qatar's New Labour Law 2021 PDF: Where to Actually Get It

No standalone law called "Qatar Labour Law 2021" exists. The term refers to the 2020 amendments (Laws No. 17 and 18 of 2020) to Law No. 14 of 2004, which abolished the NOC and set a QAR 1,800 minimum wage. The official PDF is free on almeezan.qa.

Sponsorship Transfer in Qatar: How to Change Employers

Under Law No. 18 of 2020, Qatar private-sector workers may change employers without a NOC by giving 30 or 60 days' written notice. The transfer is processed online via the Ministry of Labour portal for QAR 500, taking 6–10 weeks.

Qatar Domestic Worker Age Limits: 18 to 60

Qatar law prohibits recruiting domestic workers from abroad who are under 18 or over 60 years old, as set out in Article 5 of the Domestic Workers Law.

Qatar Legal Marriage Age: 18 for Men, 16 for Women

In Qatar, the legal minimum marriage age is 18 for males and 16 for females, and no marriage below these ages can be officially authenticated.

Documenting Divorce in Qatar: Steps and Required Documents

Documenting a divorce in Qatar is handled exclusively by the Family Court under the Supreme Judicial Council, not by private agreement. Required documents include the marriage contract, identity papers, and two witnesses. The governing law is Law No. 22 of 2006 (Personal Status…

Medical Commission for Family Visit Visa in Qatar

If you're bringing a spouse, parent, or child to Qatar on a family visit visa and planning to extend their stay or convert the visa, you'll run into the medical commission at some point. Here's what it actually involves, who needs it, and what to expect.

Corporate Taxes in Qatar: A Concise Guide for Owners and Investors

Qatar imposes corporate income tax at a flat rate of 10% on net taxable profit under Law No. 24 of 2018. Companies wholly owned by Qatari or GCC nationals are exempt. Oil and gas firms face rates of 35% or higher. Registration with the GTA is mandatory within 60 days.