Economic Overview
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Qatar Economy – overview
http://www.indexmundi.com/qatar/economy_overview.html
Qatar has prospered in the last several years with continued high real GDP growth.
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Qatar | Economic Forecasts | 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/qatar/forecast
Key economic barometers to 2020
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Investment in Qatar
http://qatarchamber.com/1480
The law allows for Qatari investors to invest in all sectors of the Qatar economy, subject to the requirement that 51 percent of the share capital in the venture be held by a Qatari person, legal or natural.
Establishing a Presence
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Business Types – Qatar company setup
http://www.healyconsultants.com/qatar-company-registration/business-entity-types/
A brief description of the company structures available in Qatar
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Business Types – Company Formation in Qata
http://www.qatarhelplinegroup.com/offshore-company-formation/qatar-business-setup/company-formation-in-qatar.php
For companies wanting to establish their commercial presence in Qatar there are a few structural options with the most common being the LLC (Limited Liability Company) in which case the entity must have one or more national partners whose share in the company capital must not be less than 51%.
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Business Registration Requirements – Doing Business in Qatar
https://www.lw.com/upload/pubContent/_pdf/pub2782_1.PDF
The registration requirements
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Business Registration Requirements – Qatar company registration
https://www.lw.com/upload/pubContent/_pdf/pub2782_1.PDF
Includes 14 steps to incorporating in Qatar
Taxes
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Corporate – Qatar Corporate Tax Rate | 2006-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/qatar/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Qatar stands at 10 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Qatar averaged 20 percent from 2006 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2007 and a record low of 10 percent in 2010. Corporate Tax Rate in Qatar is reported by the Public Revenues and Tax Department, Qatar.
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Corporate – Qatar Corporate – Taxes
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/JDCN-89HTMY
Taxable income generally is subject to a flat (CIT) rate of 10%, with certain exceptions available.
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Personal – Qatar Personal Income Tax Rate | 2004-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/qatar/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Qatar stands at 0 percent.
Visas
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Qatar Visa
https://qatar.visahq.com/
Visa application process for citizens of most countries visiting Qatar
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Qatar visa requirements
http://www.onlineqatar.com/info/visa-requirements.aspx
Qatar adopts a visa-exemption policy for more than 30 countries, as well as the GCC members, to boost tourism.
Infrastructure
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Telecom – Ooredoo – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ooredoo
Ooredoo Group (formerly Qtel) is an international telecommunications company headquartered in Doha, Qatar. Ooredoo provides mobile, wireless, wireline, and content services with market share in domestic and international telecommunication markets, and in business (corporations and individuals) and residential markets. It is one of the world’s largest mobiletelecommunications companies, with over 114 million customers worldwide as of September 2015.[
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Public Transport in Qatar
http://qatar.angloinfo.com/transport/public-transport/
The public transport system in Qatar, and Doha in particular, is developing, but is not yet as comprehensive as in many longer-established population centres in other parts of the world.
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Qatar Transportation
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Qatar/Transportation-Qatar-TG-C-1.html
77 tips on getting to and getting around Qatar from real travelers and locals.
Employer Obligations
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Labor Rules and Regulations – Qatar Labor Laws and Regulations
http://www.almisnad-rifaat.com/qatar-labor-law/
Qatar Labor Law has played a key role in the country’s development to date, and will continue to be a critical component of Qatar’s growth moving ahead in trying to recruit and retain human resources. – See more at: http://www.almisnad-rifaat.com/qatar-labor-law/#sthash.nSMoC7Vf.dpuf
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Qatar
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Qatar
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Qatar. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Cost of living in Qatar | Expat Arrivals
http://www.expatarrivals.com/qatar/cost-of-living-in-qatar
Official sources and on-the-ground experiences tell different stories about the cost of living in Qatar.
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Business Etiquette – Qatar – Business Culture
http://www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-qatar-business-culture
Qatar is an Islamic country but four fifths of its residents are expatriates, and many western companies are located there, so the rules of business etiquette will depend on who your contacts are.
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Business Etiquette – Doing Business in Qatar – Business Etiquette
http://www.businessstartupqatar.com/doing-business-in-qatar-business-etiquette-tips-part-i/
Dos and Don’ts of business etiquette in Qatar
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Climate of the World: Qatar
http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/reports/climate/Qatar.htm
The Climate of Qatar can be described as subtropical dry, hot desert climate with low annual rainfall
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Climate – Qatar Weather, Climate and Geography
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/qatar/weather-climate-geography
Qatar climate guide, regional weather guide and geography information.
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Safety in Qatar | Expat Arrivals
http://www.expatarrivals.com/qatar/safety-in-qatar
Information on how safe expats are in Qatar, and tips on increasing personal safety and home security in Qatar.
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Safety – Qatar travel advice
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/qatar
Travel advice from the UK government
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Education – Qatar Schools and Education System
http://welcomeqatar.com/qatar-history/qatar-schools/#close
The education system in Qatar at all levels are directed and controlled by The Supreme Education Council and the The Ministry of Education. The primary school is obligatory for every child and is free in public schools.
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Education in Doha Qatar
http://www.onlineqatar.com/education/
The majority of prvate independent schools are managed and run for English speaking western expatriates, although local families too, send their children to these schools.
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Public Holidays in Qatar in 2016
http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/qatar/index.php
List of National and Public Holidays observed in Qatar during 2016
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Public Holidays in Qatar – World Travel Guide
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/qatar/public-holidays
Full list of Qatar public and bank holidays.
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Demographics – Qatar Demographics Profile
http://www.indexmundi.com/qatar/demographics_profile.html
Demographic statistics – 2014
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Demographics – CIA – The World Factbook: Qatar
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/qa.html
Demographic facts and statistics from the CIA
Trade
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Qatar Customs Regulations
https://qatar.visahq.com/customs/
Qatar Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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qatar import regulations
http://www.jsl-global.net/attachment/qatar_import_regulations.pdf
Import regulations
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Qatar – International Trade Administration
http://ita.doc.gov/td/standards/Markets/Africa,%20Near-East%20and%20South%20Asia/Qatar/Qatar.pdf
See “Trade Agreements” on this site
Housing and Rentals
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Accommodation in Qatar
http://www.expatarrivals.com/qatar/accommodation-in-qatar
A guide to accommodation for expats moving to or emigrating to Qatar. Information includes guides to renting, leasing and buying
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Qatar Housing & Rentals
https://www.justlanded.com/english/Qatar/Housing-Rentals
Finding a nice place to live is always difficult. Qatar is no exception – getting the right accommodation can be hard, especially in large cities.
Travel
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Qatar Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/qatar
Expert Qatar travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Qatar. Guides to planning your trip including travel and where to stay.
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Qatar Travel Guide – VirtualTourist
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Middle_East/Qatar/TravelGuide-Qatar.html
810 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Qatar at VirtualTourist.