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Legal &

Governance

Solidify your market foundation with robust legal frameworks. We draft bilingual contracts and ensure your corporate governance aligns with the Qatar Companies Law.

Qatar’s legal landscape has modernized significantly with the Commercial Companies Law, Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (PDPPL), and Civil Code.

Navigating these new regulations requires more than just translation; it requires strategic legal adaptation. Our team of bilingual legal advisors ensures your contracts are enforceable, your IP is protected, and your corporate structure is optimized for the local market.

Legal Advisory Suite

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    Contract Drafting Bilingual (Arabic/English) commercial contracts, MOUs, and NDAs tailored to Qatari law.
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    Labor Law Compliance Employment contracts, MOL registration, and advisory on end-of-service benefits (EOSB).
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    Intellectual Property Trademark and copyright registration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry - IP Protection Department.
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    Corporate Governance Drafting Board Resolutions, Articles of Association (AoA), and shareholder agreements.
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    M&A and Joint Ventures Legal due diligence, Share Purchase Agreements (SPA), and JV structuring.
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    Dispute Resolution Amicable settlement mediation and commercial court representation support.

Company Law Compliance

Qatar's Companies Law offers flexible structures for foreign investors. All existing entities must ensure their Articles of Association are aligned with current regulations.

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Updated AoA Redrafting Articles to compliant standards.
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Data Protection PDPPL compliance policies for customer data.

Frequently Asked Questions

While English contracts are common for business, the Arabic version prevails in Qatar courts. We always recommend and draft dual-column bilingual contracts to ensure clarity and enforceability.
Yes, for most sectors, 100% foreign ownership is allowed under MOCI regulations. Some activities may require a local partner or specific exemptions.
According to Qatar Commercial Companies Law, companies must set aside 10% of their net profits into a legal reserve until it reaches 50% of the paid-up capital.
Trademarks are registered via the MOCI portal. The process involves application, publication, and final registration, typically taking a few months if no oppositions are filed.

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