Investor / Company-Owner Residence (إقامة مستثمر)
Investor / Company-Owner Residence is a residence route in Qatar (Ondernemer). Own a Qatari company (100% foreign ownership allowed in most sectors under Law 1/2019 via MOCI, or QFC/QFZ entity); company sponsors owner's RP. No fixed statutory minimum; older guidance cited QAR 250k capital. Residence lapses after >6 months abroad.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
You must spend about 180 days a year in the country to keep it. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
No personal income tax; company profits attributable to foreign owners taxed 10% (QFC 10%).
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Ondernemer |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | — |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | 180 |
| PV | — |
| Staatsburgerschap | — |
| Werk | ownBusiness |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | No personal income tax; company profits attributable to foreign owners taxed 10% (QFC 10%). |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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