Qatar - Limitations on Selling US Products and Services Qatar - Sales Limitations
With certain exceptions, Qatar’s foreign investment law limits foreign ownership of local entities to 49% of the entity’s capital. Foreign investors may own 100% of an entity’s capital in sectors like agriculture, industry, health care, education, tourism, and the exploitation and development of natural resources subject to approval by the Government of Qatar (“GoQ”). The law further states that, when approving majority foreign ownership in a project, preference should be given to those using locally available raw materials, manufacturing products for export, producing new product or using advanced technology. See the section under Investment Climate called “Limits on Foreign Control and Right to Private Ownership and Establishment” for additional information.
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.