Establishing a Franchise in Qatar With its expanding population and fast-growing economy, Qatar could be thought of as the ideal destination for foreign investors to set up shop. For some, that may mean starting a business, while for others, it may mean investing in a franchise. So,...
Obtaining a Visit Visa on Arrival in Qatar For anyone thinking of visiting Qatar in the short term or the long term, there are certain visa arrangements to consider. For international workers coming to live and work in Qatar on a company sponsored visa, their employers...
Expanding your Business from Qatar to Dubai As perhaps the most well known of the seven states that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai draws investors from the world over to settle in this economic hub. But why? What is it that attracts investors to...
What to do when things don't go to plan in Qatar Setting up a new life overseas is always going to have its ups and downs, especially if that new life involves starting a business. But, if you want to have more ups than downs, it’s...
Open A Bank Account In Qatar - Before You Arrive! When moving to a new country to start work, there are many important tasks to be ticked off the To Do list. Some of these tasks can be worked on before leaving home, while others need...
Local Partner or Local Agency: What are your options in the Middle East? Thinking of starting a business in Qatar, Dubai or Abu Dhabi? If you have spent any time at all researching what’s required, you will no doubt have found plenty of information on the...
We’ve noticed lately that we’ve been getting asked a lot about the true cost of setting up and managing a business in the Middle East, particularly when trying to balance concerns around security and business continuity. Here, we’ve answered these two big questions about cost and...
Gratuity Payment in Qatar: Read up on your entitlements For international workers coming to the end of their employment contract in Qatar, there is the end of service gratuity to look forward to. What is this exactly? Simply put, an end of service gratuity is like...
Essential Information your business needs to know about Business Visas in Qatar For anyone thinking about travelling to Qatar for work, the visa system can be somewhat puzzling. Do you need a Business Visa or a Work Visa? What is a Residency Permit and do you...
Can you believe that it’s already May? Not only are we almost half way through the year, but Ramadan is also quickly approaching. For those of you who have been living and working in Qatar for several years, you would have come to understand what...
