QFC Setup

Standard: $500 Application (one-time) + $5,000 Annual (yearly, includes 1 activity, pro-rated first year) + $50 per additional activity per year. Source: official QFC email 2025.

Yes — Holding Company (HoldCo) and Special Purpose Company (SPC) annual fee is only $500 (90% savings). Excellent for managing investments or specific purposes.

No legal minimum capital. Qatari banks may ask for a minimum to open the company account (varies by bank).

Standard from QFC is ready and instantly approved (the fastest option). Bespoke is tailored to your needs (e.g., multiple share classes) but requires manual verification by QFC.

You need a registered office in a QFC-designated building + a Senior Executive Function (SEF) who is a Qatar resident (or obtains residency within 3 months).

Official QFC review takes 4-6 weeks for files that are accurate on day one. Files with missing documents or activity wording that doesn't map to QFC's classifications come back with change requests and restart the cycle — adding 6-12 weeks. Nwafiz prepares the full file before submission to avoid those cycles.

Required for Professional Services firms. EXEMPT: HoldCo, SPC, Investment Club, Single Family Office, Headquarters Operations.