Quick Answer:Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has introduced an E-Commerce License under Ministerial Decision No. (25) of 2026. The license covers 194 approved business activities that can be carried out through a dedicated e-commerce website, with a license issuance fee of QAR 500.
Websites operated under the license must use a .qa or .com.qa domain registered through a service provider approved by Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA). Applications are submitted through Qatar’s Single Window platform.
The QAR 500 amount is the license issuance fee only. It is not the total cost of establishing and operating an e-commerce business. Before applying, check your activity against the official 194-activity list and confirm your specific eligibility and current requirements with MOCI or a qualified consultant.
What Is the New QAR 500 E-Commerce Initiative in Qatar?
In 2026, Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) introduced a dedicated E-Commerce License under Ministerial Decision No. (25) of 2026. The initiative defines 194 approved commercial activities that may be carried out through an e-commerce website.
The license issuance fee is QAR 500. Applications are submitted through Qatar’s Single Window platform. The e-commerce website must operate on a .qa or .com.qa domain registered through a service provider approved by Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA).
The supplied source material also states that once an application is submitted, it cannot be withdrawn or cancelled, subject to applicable procedures. For that reason, applicants should confirm their activity, documentation and domain plan before submission.
Why This Matters for Qatar’s Digital Economy
The initiative is intended to support entrepreneurs, encourage digital businesses and accelerate the growth of Qatar’s e-commerce sector. By publishing a defined list of 194 approved activities and a specific license issuance fee, MOCI provides a clearer reference point for businesses considering online commercial activity.
For entrepreneurs and SMEs, the activity directory is particularly useful because it allows a proposed business model to be compared with an official activity description before an application is submitted. The list includes digital retail, wholesale, IT, software, creative, support, intermediary and other activities.
Who Should Explore the Qatar E-Commerce License?
- Entrepreneurs planning to launch a new online business in Qatar.
- Existing businesses that want to add an online sales channel alongside a physical operation.
- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) exploring e-commerce opportunities.
- Digital sellers and online retailers looking to formalise their activity.
- New market entrants evaluating Qatar for an online business.
Important: the supplied MOCI material does not state all applicant eligibility conditions, including nationality or residency requirements. Do not assume eligibility from the activity list alone. Confirm your specific position before applying.
What Does the QAR 500 Fee Actually Cover?
QAR 500 is the confirmed license issuance fee. It should not be presented as the complete cost of establishing and operating an e-commerce business in Qatar.
| Included / confirmed | Separate or additional costs |
| Issuance of the E-Commerce License itself | Company formation / Commercial Registration (CR) costs, where applicable |
| Domain registration through a CRA-approved provider | |
| Government charges beyond the license issuance fee, where applicable | |
| Office or business-address arrangements, if required for the structure | |
| Immigration and residency costs for owners or staff | |
| Corporate bank account setup | |
| Payment gateway integration | |
| Website design, development and hosting | |
| Marketing, logistics, product sourcing and other operating costs |
Do not assume that QAR 500 covers the full business setup. Treat it as one confirmed license-issuance line item. The total cost depends on the business structure, activity and other requirements applicable to the business.
Address Gateway can help you review the expected setup requirements and prepare an itemised estimate based on your proposed activity and structure.
Complete List of the 194 Approved E-Commerce Activities
Use this directory to check whether your proposed activity appears in the official list supplied for this initiative. The English and Arabic activity names, codes, Tier classifications and Digital Flag values below are reproduced from the supplied activity schedule. Final eligibility and licensing requirements should always be verified with MOCI or Qatar’s Single Window platform.
The directory is grouped by the 27 official categories used in the supplied schedule. On the live website, this section should be searchable by activity name, code and category and filterable by category and Tier.
Digital Retail — Fashion & Personal Care (37 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 1 | 477111 | Retail sale of clothing for men | البيع بالتجزئة للمالبس الجاهزة الرجالية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 2 | 477112 | Retail sale of clothing for women | البيع بالتجزئة للمالبس الجاهزة النسائية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 3 | 477113 | Retail sale of clothing for children | البيع بالتجزئة للمالبس الجاهزة لالطفال | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 4 | 477116 | Retail sale of sports clothes | البيع بالتجزئة للمالبس الرياضية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 5 | 477120 | Retail sale of mashalih for men, abayas for women and fur products | البيع بالتجزئة ألصناف المشالح الرجالية (البشوت) والعبايات النسائية والفراء | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 6 | 477130 | Retail sale of luxuries and clothing accessories (such as gloves, ties, braces, prayer beads, umbrellas etc) | البيع بالتجزئة الكسسوارات المالبس يشمل (القفازات واربطة العنق والحماالت والسبح والمظالت وغيرها من الكماليات األخرى) | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 7 | 477140 | Retail sale of footwear | البيع بالتجزئة لألحذية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 8 | 477151 | Retail sale of travel accessories of leather and leather substitutes | البيع بالتجزئة للمنتجات والسلع الجلدية وتوابع السفر من الجلود وبدائل الجلود | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 9 | 477152 | Retail sale of bags and luggage | البيع بالتجزئة للحقائب | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 10 | 477160 | Retail sale of Omani masar (scarves), ghutrahs and kumma (Omani cap) | بيع المصار والغترات والكمة العمانية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 11 | 477190 | Retail sale of other types of clothing, footwear and leather articles n.e.c. This class does not include: retail sale of | البيع بالتجزئة ألصناف أخرى من الملبوسات واألحذية والسلع الجلدية لم تصنف في مكان آخر التشمل :- البيع بالتجزئة للمنسوجات ا | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 12 | 477220 | Retail sale of orthopaedic devices | تجارة أجهزة تقويم األعضاء | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 13 | 477230 | Retail sale of perfumery, cosmetic articles, soap and incense | البيع بالتجزئة للعطور ومستحضرات التجميل وصابون الزينة والبخور | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 14 | 477311 | Retail of cameras and their accessories | البيع بالتجزئة آلالت التصوير والمعدات الثمينة | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 15 | 477317 | Retail sale of sewing machines | بيع ماكينات الخياطة | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 16 | 477320 | Retail sale of Smoking Equipment and Accessories | البيع بالتجزئة ألدوات ومعدات التدخين | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 17 | 477321 | Retail of Optical Goods | البيع بالتجزئة للنظارات | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 18 | 477331 | Retail sale of watches and clocks | البيع بالتجزئة للساعات بأنواعها | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 19 | 477333 | Retail sale of Cleaning Equipment | البيع بالتجزئة لمعدات التنظيف | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 20 | 477340 | Retail of pets and their food as well as ornamental fish and their accessories | البيع بالتجزئة لحيوانات المنزلية وأطعمتها وأسماك الزينة ومستلزماتها | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 21 | 477352 | Retail sale of flowers | البيع بالتجزئة للزهور والورود | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 22 | 477361 | Retail sale of souvenirs and craftwork | البيع بالتجزئة لالعمال والمشغوالت اليدوية والتحف والهدايا | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 23 | 477362 | Retail sale of products of commercial art galleries | البيع بالتجزئة لمنتجات المعارض الفنية التجارية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 24 | 477363 | Retail sale of stamps and coins | البيع بالتجزئة للطوابع والعمالت المعدنية االثرية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 25 | 477364 | Retail sale of stamps | مكاتب بيع الطوابع | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 26 | 477365 | Retail sale of artificial jewelry | بيع الحلى االصطناعية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 27 | 477366 | Retail sale of pottery and handmade craftwork | تجارة الفخاريات والمشغوالت اليدوية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 28 | 477367 | Retail sale of amenities, khinjars (ceremonial.daggers), silverware, etc | بيع الكماليات والخناجر العمانية والفضيات والهدايا الخ | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 29 | 477368 | Retail sale of horse supplies | بيع مستلزمات الفروسية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 30 | 477369 | Retail sale of other souvenirs, craftwork, commercial art galleries, stamps, coins and riding articles | البيع بالتجزئة لألعمال والمشغوالت اليدوية والتحف والمعارض الفنية والطوابع والعمالت األثرية والكماليات ومستلزمات الفروسية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 31 | 477374 | Retail sale of packing equipment | البيع بالتجزئة لمعدات وأدوات التغليف | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 32 | 477392 | Retail sale of cleaning materials | البيع بالتجزئة لمواد التنظيف | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 33 | 477394 | Retail sale of plastic tools and materials (including plastic bags) | البيع بالتجزئة لألدوات والمواد البالستيكية (بما فيها األكياس) | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 34 | 477396 | Retail sale of ferrous and non-ferrous metal and wooden boxes and caravans | بيع الصناديق المعدنية والحديدية والخشبية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 35 | 477420 | Retail of used furniture | البيع بالتجزئة لألثاث المنزلي المستعمل | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 36 | 477430 | Retail sale of antiques | البيع بالتجزئة للتحف المستعملة | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 37 | 477450 | Activities of auctioning houses (retail) | مزادات بيع البيوت السكنية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
Wholesale — Household Goods & Textiles (35 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 38 | 464121 | Wholesale of fabrics for men | البيع بالجملة لألقمشة الرجالية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 39 | 464122 | Wholesale of fabrics for women | البيع بالجملة لألقمشة النسائية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 40 | 464130 | Wholesale of blankets, household linen and sheets | البيع بالجملة للبطاطين والبياضات الجاهزة والشراشف | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 41 | 464140 | Wholesale of haberdashery:.needles, sewing thread etc | البيع بالجملة لمستلزمات الخياطة | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 42 | 464151 | Wholesale of clothing for men | البيع بالجملة للمالبس الرجالية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 43 | 464152 | Wholesale of clothing for women | البيع بالجملة للمالبس النسائية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 44 | 464153 | Wholesale of clothing for children | البيع بالجملة لمالبس االطفال | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 45 | 464154 | Wholesale of men mashalih and fur articles | البيع بالجملة للفراء وانواعه | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 46 | 464155 | Wholesale of sports clothes | البيع بالجملة للمالبس الرياضية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 47 | 464157 | Wholesale of women abayas | البيع بالجملة للعبايات النسائية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 48 | 464158 | Wholesale of besht men clothes | البيع بالجمله للمشالح الرجالية (البشوت) | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 49 | 464160 | Wholesale of clothing accessories, includes( gloves, ties, braces, prayer beads and umbrellas) | البيع بالجملة إلكسسوارات المالبس مثل القفازات, أربطة العنق, حماالت البنطال والسبح والمظالت | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 50 | 464171 | Wholesale of footwear | البيع بالجملة لألحذيه | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 51 | 464172 | Wholesale of sports footwear | البيع بالجملة لألحذيه الرياضية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 52 | 464180 | Wholesale of tents | البيع بالجملة للخيام | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 53 | 464190 | Wholesale of other types of fabrics and clothing n.e.c. This class does not include: wholesale of jewelry and leather go | البيع بالجملة ألصناف أخرى من األقمشه والملبوسات تشمل المظالت وما الى ذلك لم تصنف في موضع آخر التشمل :- البيع بالجملة لل | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 54 | 464910 | Wholesale of furniture and water tanks | البيع بالجملة لألثاث المنزلي والموبيليا | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 55 | 464920 | Wholesale of electronic and electrical household appliances | البيع بالجملة لألجهزة المنزلية (الراديو والتلفزيون والثالجات واألفران ………….الخ) | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 56 | 464930 | Wholesale of chandeliers and lighting articles | البيع بالجملة للنجف وأصناف اإلضاءة | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 57 | 464940 | Wholesale of cutlery, china and glassware | البيع بالجملة لألواني المنزلية وملحقات الموائد | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 58 | 464952 | Wholesale of perfumeries, cosmetics and soaps | البيع بالجملة للعطور ومستحضرات التجميل وصابون التجميل | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 59 | 464959 | Wholesale of other pharmaceutical and medical goods, medical equipment and appliances, and perfumeries, cosmetics and so | البيع بالجملة للسلع الصيدالنية والطبية واألدوات واألجهزة الطبية والعطور ومستحضرات التجميل األخرى . | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 60 | 464962 | Wholesale of stationery | البيع بالجملة لألدوات المكتبية (القرطاسية) | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 61 | 464963 | Wholesale of prepaid cards | البيع بالجملة للكروت مسبقة الدفع | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 62 | 464971 | Wholesale of photographic and optical goods (e.g. sunglasses, binoculars, magnifying glasses) | البيع بالجملة للسلع الفوتوغرافية والبصرية النظارات والمكبرات والمناظير | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 63 | 464981 | Wholesale of watches and clocks | البيع بالجملة للساعات | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 64 | 464983 | Wholesale of gifts | البيع بالجملة للهدايا والكماليات | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 65 | 464990 | Wholesale of Smoking Equipment and Accessories | البيع بالجملة ألدوات ومعدات التدخين | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 66 | 464991 | Wholesale of woodenware, wickerwork and corkware | البيع بالجملة للمنتجات الخشبية والفلينية والبالستيكية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 67 | 464992 | Wholesale of bicycles and their parts and accessories | البيع بالجملة للدراجات الهوائية وقطع الغيار واإلكسسوارات | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 68 | 464993 | Wholesale of leather goods and travel accessories | البيع بالجملة للسلع الجلدية وتوابع السفر عدا الملبوسات | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 69 | 464994 | Wholesale of musical instruments | البيع بالجملة لآلالت الموسيقية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 70 | 464995 | Wholesale of toys | البيع بالجملة اللعاب االطفال | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 71 | 464997 | Wholesale of sports goods | البيع بالجملة للسلع واالدوات الرياضية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 72 | 464998 | Wholesale of carpets and rugs | البيع بالجملة للسجاد والموكيت | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
Digital Retail — Home & Textiles (17 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 73 | 475110 | Retail sale of textiles and fabrics (for clothing) | البيع بالتجزئة للمنسوجات واألقمشة بأنواعها(الملبوسة) | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 74 | 475120 | Retail sale of textiles and fabrics (not for clothing) (including curtains) | البيع بالتجزئة للمنسوجات واالقمشة بأنواعها(غيرالملبوسات) الستائر | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 75 | 475130 | Retail sale of basic materials for rug, tapestry or embroidery making | البيع بالتجزئة للمواد االساسية للسجاد والتطريز والزخرفة | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 76 | 475140 | Retail sale of haberdashery: needles, sewing thread etc | البيع بالتجزئة لمستلزمات الخياطة والحياكة (الكلف) | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 77 | 475150 | Retail sale of tents | البيع بالتجزئة للخيام | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 78 | 475160 | Retail sale of blankets, sheets, linens and mattresses | البيع بالتجزئة للبطانيات والشراشف والبياضات | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 79 | 475230 | Retail sale of paints, varnishes and lacquers | البيع بالتجزئة لالصباغ والطالء والورنيش ومواد الالصقة | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 80 | 475260 | Retail sale of décor products, industrial roofs and insulation and building materia | البيع بالتجزئة لمنتوجات الديكور واألسقف الصناعية والمواد العازلة ومواد البناء | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 81 | 475310 | Retail sale of carpets and rugs | البيع بالتجزئة للسجاد والبسط | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 82 | 475320 | Retail sale of curtains and net curtains | البيع بالتجزئة للستائر الجاهزة والبرديات | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 83 | 475330 | Retail sale of wallpaper and floor coverings | البيع بالتجزئة ألوراق الجدران وأغطية األرضيات | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 84 | 475910 | Retail sale of household furniture | البيع بالتجزئة لألثاث المنزلي | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 85 | 475920 | Retail of household appliances (except for those mentioned in 4742 category) | البيع بالتجزئة لألجهزة المنزلية (فيما عدا األجهزة المذكورة في الفئة 4742) | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 86 | 475930 | Retail sale of household utensils and cutlery, crockery, glassware, china and pottery etc. | البيع بالتجزئة لألدوات المنزلية والمشغوالت اليدوية المتنوعة (أدوات القطع،والخزفيات، واألواني الزجاجية والفخارية..الخ) | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 87 | 475940 | Retail sale of articles for lighting | البيع بالتجزئة للثريات والنجف والسلع المستخدمة في اإلضاءة ومستلزماتها | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 88 | 475950 | Retail sale of musical instruments and scores | البيع بالتجزئة لآلالت الموسيقية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 89 | 475981 | Retail sale of office furniture | البيع بالتجزئة لألثاث المكتبي | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
Wholesale — Agricultural, Food & Beverages (14 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 90 | 462010 | Wholesale of grains and seeds | البيع بالجملة للحبوب والبذور | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 91 | 462031 | Wholesale of flowers | البيع بالجملة للزهور | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 92 | 462032 | Wholesale of outdoor plant | البيع بالجملة للنباتات الخارجية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 93 | 462033 | Wholesale of indoor plants | البيع بالجملة للنباتات الداخلية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 94 | 462061 | Wholesale of all kinds of hides and skins | البيع بالجملة للجلود الغير مدبوغه بكافة انواعها | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 95 | 462062 | Wholesale of all kinds of leather | البيع بالجملة للجلود المدبوغة بكافة أنواعها | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 96 | 463013 | Wholesale of dates | البيع بالجملة للتمور | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 97 | 463051 | Wholesale of sugar and sugar confectionery | البيع بالجملة للسكر ومنتجاتها | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 98 | 463052 | Wholesale of chocolate and cocoa | البيع بالجملة للشوكالته والكاكاو | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 99 | 463053 | Wholesale of coffee and tea products | البيع بالجملة لمنتجات القهوة والشاي | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 100 | 463054 | Wholesale of spices | البيع بالجملة للبهارات | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 101 | 463055 | Wholesale of honey | البيع بالجملة للعسل | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 102 | 463072 | Wholesale of soft drinks and juices | البيع بالجملة للمياه الغازية والعصائر | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 103 | 463080 | Wholesale of animal feeds | البيع بالجملة ألغذية وأعالف الحيوانات | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
Wholesale — IT, Electronics & Machinery (9 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 104 | 465101 | Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment (including printers and their inks) | البيع بالجملة للحواسيب ومستلزماتها (يشمل الطابعات وأحبارها) | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 105 | 465102 | Wholesale of software, including import | البيع بالجملة للبرمجيات | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 106 | 465202 | Wholesale of blank audio and video tapes and diskettes, magnetic and optical disks (CDs, DVDs) | البيع بالجملة ألشرطة التسجيل المرئية والسمعية الممغنطة (الخالية) | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 107 | 465205 | Wholesale of audio and video (appliances CDs, DVDs) | البيع بالجملة ألجهزة التسجيل والعرض CD/DVD | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 108 | 465208 | Wholesale of Mobile Phone Accessories | البيع بالجملة إلكسسوارات الهواتف النقالة | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 109 | 465920 | Wholesale of office furniture | البيع بالجملة لالثاث المكتبي | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 110 | 465964 | Wholesale of Cleaning Equipment | البيع بالجملة لمعدات التنظيف | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 111 | 465994 | Wholesale of packing equipment | البيع بالجملة لمعدات وأدوات التغليف | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 112 | 465995 | Wholesale of spare parts for industrial machinery and equipment | البيع بالجملة لماكينات الخياطة و التطريز | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
Retail — Fashion, Health & Personal Care (9 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 113 | 477312 | Retail sale of solar energy devices and equipmen | بيع أجهزة ومعدات الطاقة الشمسية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 114 | 477322 | Retail sale of catering services’ tools and equipment (including catering equipment at hotels,.hospitals,).etc | البيع بالتجزئة ألدوات ومعدات لخدمات التموين يشمل (معدات تقديم الطعام فى الفنادق والمستشفيات …. الخ) | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 115 | 477324 | Retail sale of agricultural materials and equipment | البيع بالتجزئة لمواد ومعدات زراعية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 116 | 477325 | Retail sale of electrical and communication cables | بيع كابالت كهربائية وإتصاالت | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 117 | 477327 | Retail sale of agricultural laboratory equipment | بيع اجهزة المختبرات الزراعية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 118 | 477328 | Retail sale of laboratory and educational tools | بيع ادوات معملية وتعليمية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 119 | 477329 | Retail sale of environmental pollution control equipment | بيع معدات مكافحة تلوث البيئة | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 120 | 477351 | Retail sale of plants, seeds and fertilizers | البيع بالتجزئة للنباتات والبذور واألسمدة(المشاتل) | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 121 | 477391 | Retail sale and installation of beauty centers’ equipment and tools | بيع وتركيب معدات وأدوات محالت التجميل | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
Digital Retail — Cultural & Leisure (7 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 122 | 476120 | Retail sale activities of office supplies and stationery | البيع بالتجزئة للقرطاسية واالدوات المكتبية | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 123 | 476130 | Retail sale of prepaid cards of all kinds | البيع بالتجزئة للكروت مسبقة الدفع بكافة أنواعها | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 124 | 476212 | Retail sale of blank tapes and discs | البيع بالتجزئة لالشرطة بكافة انواعها الغير مسجلة | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 125 | 476311 | Retail sale of sports goods, fishing gear and bicycles | البيع بالتجزئة للمعدات الرياضية والصيد والدراجات الهوائية وغيرها | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 126 | 476312 | Retail sale of camping goods | البيع بالتجزئة لمعدات التخييم | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 127 | 476390 | Retail sale of other sporting equipment in specialized stores | بيع األدوات الرياضية األخرى بالتجزئة في المتاجر المتخصصة | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 128 | 476400 | Retail sale of games and toys in specialized stores This class does not include: retail sale of video game consoles, see | ّ بيع األلعاب واللعب بالتجزئة في المتاجر المتخصصة التشمل :- البيع بالتجزئة أللعاب الفيديو انظر 4741 البيع بالتجزئة للبرام | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
Retail — IT, Electronics & Appliances (7 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 129 | 474110 | Retail sale of computers and accessories (including printers and ink) | البيع بالتجزئة ألجهزة الكمبيوتر واإلكسسوارات(بما في ذلك الطابعات والحبر) | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 130 | 474120 | Retail sale of non-customized software | البيع بالتجزئة في المتاجر المتخصصة ألجهزة الحاسب اآللي والبرامج غير المعدة كطلب العميل | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 131 | 474130 | Retail sale of computers, peripheral units, software and telecommunications equipment in specialized stores | البيع بالتجزئة في المتاجر المتخصصة لآلالت وأدوات االستنساخ ولوازمها | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 132 | 474150 | Retail sale of software, communication equipment and various spare parts | البيع بالتجزئة في المتاجر المتخصصة لبرامج ومستلزمات الحاسب اآللي | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 133 | 474210 | Retail sale of radio and television equipment | البيع بالتجزئة لمعدات الراديو والتلفزيون | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 134 | 474220 | Retail sale of stereo equipment | البيع بالتجزئة للمعدات السمعية والصوتية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 135 | 474230 | Retail sale of CD and DVD players and recorders | البيع بالتجزئة ألجهزة التسجيل والعرض لألشرطة الممغنطة CD,DVD | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
Wholesale — Storage & Logistics (7 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 136 | 521011 | Operation of storage facilities for all types of goods except food | تشغيل مرافق التخزين لجميع أنواع البضائع | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 137 | 521021 | Refrigerated food stores | مخازن السلع المبردة والمثلجة (مستودعات التبريد) | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 138 | 521022 | Animal feeds storages | التخزين في مستودعات صوامع الغالل والدقيق ومخازن األغذية والمنتجات الزراعية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 139 | 521023 | Public storages with a variety of goods | المخازن العامة التي تضم مجموعة متنوعة من السلع (عدا المبردة) | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 140 | 521025 | Furniture and wood warehouses | مخازن األثاث واألخشاب | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 141 | 521027 | Storage of goods in foreign trade zones | التخزين في الموانئ والمناطق الجمركية أو الحرة. | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 142 | 521029 | Other activities of storage tanks This class does not include: parking facilities for motor vehicles, see 5221 renting o | أنشطة أخرى لتخزين في المستودعات اليشمل – مواقف السيارات انظر 5221 – أجرة األرض الفضاء، انظر 6810 | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
Software & IT Development (7 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 143 | 620102 | Designing and programming special software | تصميم وبرمجة البرمجيات الخاصة | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
| 144 | 620103 | Maintenance of web pages’ software and design | صيانة برمجيات وتصميم صفحات المواقع | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
| 145 | 620104 | Artificial Intelligence Systems Programming and Development | برمجة وتطوير أنظمة الذكاء االصطناعي | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
| 146 | 620200 | Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities | أنشطة الخبرة االستشارية الحاسوبية وإدارة المرافق الحاسوبية | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
| 147 | 620201 | Cybersecurity Services | خدمات األمن السيبراني | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
| 148 | 620202 | Artificial Intelligence consultancy and solutions | استشارات وحلول في الذكاء االصطناعي | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
| 149 | 620900 | Other information technology and computer service activities This class does not include: computer programming, see 6201 | أنشطة خدمات تكنولوجيا المعلومات والحاسوب األخرى اليشمل – برمجة الحاسو ِب، انظر 6201 – استشارة الحاسو ِب، انظر 6202 – إ | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
Business Support Services (6 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 150 | 821901 | Typing and secretarial support services | أنشطة أعمال الطباعة والسكرتارية | T1 — Pure Digital | No |
| 151 | 822000 | Activities of call centers | أنشطة مراكز االتصال | T1 — Pure Digital | No |
| 152 | 829203 | Parcel-packing and gift- wrapping | أنشطة تغليف الطرود والهدايا | T1 — Pure Digital | No |
| 153 | 829901 | Translation services | خدمات الترجمة | T1 — Pure Digital | No |
| 154 | 829902 | Typist service | خدمات الكتبة العموميون | T1 — Pure Digital | No |
| 155 | 829904 | Trade mark registration | تسجيل عالمات تجارية | T1 — Pure Digital | No |
Wholesale — Construction & Industrial (6 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 156 | 466351 | Wholesale of paint and varnish | البيع بالجملة لالصباغ والورنيش | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 157 | 466360 | Wholesale of wallpaper and floor covering | البيع بالجملة لورق الحائط واغطية االرضيات | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 158 | 466381 | Wholesale of metal accessories, locks, hinges,.etc | البيع بالجملة لالكسسوارات المعدنية واالقفال والمفصالت وغيرها | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 159 | 466382 | Wholesale of hand tools (such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers, etc) | البيع بالجملة للعدد واالدوات اليدوية مثل المفك والمنشار والمطارق وغيرها | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 160 | 466930 | Wholesale of soap and detergents | البيع بالجملة للصابون والمنظفات | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 161 | 466950 | Wholesale of paper in bulk | البيع بالجملة لالوراق (روالت الورق) | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
Retail — Specialty Food & Beverage (6 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 162 | 472112 | Retail sale of dates | البيع بالتجزئه للتمور | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 163 | 472122 | Retail sale of honey | البيع بالتجزئة للعسل | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 164 | 472170 | Retail sale of nuts, coffee, spices and apothecary | البيع بالتجزئة للمكسرات والبن والتوابل والعطارة | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 165 | 472191 | Trade of sugar confectionery (including Omani and Bahraini desserts) | تجارة الحلوى (العمانية ، البحرينية) | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 166 | 472192 | Trade of special and healthy food | تجارة االغذية الخاصة والصحية | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
| 167 | 472200 | Retail sale of beverages in specialized stores | بيع المشروبات بالتجزئة في المتاجر المتخصصة | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
Digital Retail — Non-Store & Other (5 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 168 | 479110 | Retail sale via mail order houses | البيع بالتجزئة ألي شيء عن طريق البريد | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 169 | 479120 | Retail sale via Internet | البيع بالتجزئة ألي شيء عن طريق االنترنت | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 170 | 479190 | Other retail sale activities via mail order houses or via Interne | أنشطة أخرى للبيع بالتجزئة عن طريق بيوت تنفيذ طلبات الشراء أو عن طريق اإلنترنت | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 171 | 479920 | Retail sale through vending machines etc. (including coffee and juice machines) | البيع بالتجزئة من خالل األجهزة اآللية مثل الكافية والعصائر وغيرها | T1 — Pure Digital | No |
| 172 | 479940 | Activities of non-store (auctions retail) | المزادات في غير المحالت | T1 — Pure Digital | No |
Design & Creative Services (5 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 173 | 741010 | Fashion design related to textiles, wearing apparel, shoes and jewelry | أنشطة تصميم األزياء والملبوسات واألحذية والمجوهرات | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
| 174 | 741020 | Interior decoration activities | أنشطة تصميم الديكورات الداخلية | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
| 175 | 741090 | Other specialized design activities This class does not include: design and programming of web pages, see 6201 architect | أنشطة التصميم المتخصصة األخرى واليشمل هذا الفرع ما يلي : تصميم وبرمجة صفحات الشبكة االلكترونية ، انظر 6201 التصميم المع | T4 — Digital Support Services | Yes |
| 176 | 742010 | Photographic activities | أنشطة التصوير الفوتوغرافي | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
| 177 | 742020 | Photography for commercials and tourism purposes | أنشطة التصوير التجاري والسياحي بجميع وسائل التصوير واساليبة | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
Data, Hosting & Web Services (3 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 178 | 631102 | Data Processing and Machine Learning Services | خدمات معالجة البيانات وتعلم اآللة | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
| 179 | 631201 | Website designing | تصميم مواقع االلكترونية | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
| 180 | 631209 | Other web portals activities | أنشطة أخرى لبوابات الشبكة | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
Online Wholesale & B2B (2 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 181 | 461022 | Online wholesale | البيع بالجملة عن طريق االنترنت | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
| 182 | 465991 | Wholesale of production-line robots | البيع بالجملة للمنتجات اآللية ذات التشغيل اآللي -االنسان اآللي | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
Commission Agents & Trade Intermediaries (2 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 183 | 461010 | Commission agents except cars and motorcycles | الوكالء بالعمولة باستثناء السيارات والدراجات النارية | T3 — Marketplace / Intermediary | No |
| 184 | 461016 | Agents involved in the sale of textiles and clothing | وكالء البيع فى المنسوجات والملبوسات | T3 — Marketplace / Intermediary | No |
R&D — AI & Technology (2 activities)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 185 | 721007 | Artificial Intelligence research and development | بحث وتطوير في مجال الذكاء االصطناعي | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
| 186 | 722009 | Research and experimental development on other social sciences and humanities This class does not include: market resear | البحث و التطوير التجريبي في مجال العلوم االجتماعية واإلنسانية األخرى واليشمل هذا الفرع ما يلي : أبحاث السوق ، انظر 7320 | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
Digital Retail — Electronics (1 activity)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 187 | 474161 | Retail sale of mobile phone accessories | البيع بالتجزئة إلكسسوارات الهواتف النقالة | T1 — Pure Digital | Yes |
Retail — Cultural, Sports & Leisure (1 activity)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 188 | 476313 | Retail sale of boats and.bicycles, etc | البيع بالتجزئة للقوارب والدرجات الهوائية وغيرها | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
Other Omnichannel (1 activity)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 189 | 490000 | Non-specialized wholesale trade | تجارة الجملة غير المتخصصة | T2 — Omnichannel | Yes |
Leasing & Rental (1 activity)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 190 | 774000 | Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyrighted works This class does not include: acquisition of rights and publishing, see divisions 58 and 59 producing, reproducing and distributing copyrighted works (books, software, film), see divisions 58 and 59 leasing of real estate, see group 681 leasing of tangible products (assets), see groups 771, 772, 773 renting of video tapes and disks, see 7722 renting of books, see 7729 | تأجير منتجات الملكية الفكرية وما شابهها ، فيما عدا األعمال المحمية بحقوق النشر واليشمل هذا الفرع ما يلي : الحصول على الحقوق والنشر، انظر 58، 59 إنتاج وإعادة إنتاج وتوزيع األعمال ذات حقوق الطبع (أفالم وكتب وبرامج) ،انظر 58، 59 تأجير العقارات، انظر 681 تأجير األصول الملموسة ،انظر 771، 772، 773 تأجير أشرطة الفيديو واألقراص، انظر 7722 تأجير الكتب، انظر 7729 | T2 — Omnichannel | No |
Digital Marketplace Platforms (1 activity)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 191 | 479121 | Digital Platform for Retail Trade Intermediation | منصة وساطة رقمية لتجارة التجزئة | T3 — Marketplace / Intermediary | Yes |
Business Support Intermediaries (1 activity)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 192 | 829905 | Intermediation service activities for business support except financial intermediation | منصات الوساطة لخدمات دعم األعمال ال تشمل األنشطة المالية | T3 — Marketplace / Intermediary | Yes |
Digital Health Platforms (1 activity)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 193 | 869000 | Digital Platform for Medical Services | منصة رقمية للخدمات الطبية | T3 — Marketplace / Intermediary | No |
Landscape & Facility Services (1 activity)
| # | Code | Activity (English) | النشاط (Arabic) | Tier | Digital? |
| 194 | 813020 | Activities of landscape design services | أنشطة خدمات تصميم المناظر الطبيعية | T4 — Digital Support Services | No |
How to Check Whether Your Business Activity Is Eligible
Search the 194-activity directory for the activity that most closely matches what you plan to sell or do online.
Note the official activity code and category.
Review the Tier classification to understand how MOCI classifies the activity in the supplied schedule.
If the official wording does not clearly match your business model, get the activity checked before submitting an application.
Address Gateway can review your proposed business activity against the supplied 194-activity schedule and help you identify the closest matching activity. This does not replace confirmation by MOCI or Qatar’s Single Window platform.
What If My Activity Is Not on the 194-Activity List?
If your proposed activity does not appear in the 194 approved activities, this particular QAR 500 E-Commerce License may not be the appropriate route for that activity. That does not necessarily mean the business activity cannot be licensed in Qatar; other commercial licensing routes may exist.
Instead of selecting an activity that does not accurately describe your business, have the proposed activity and legal structure reviewed before proceeding. Address Gateway can help you assess the available licensing routes based on your business model.
How to Start an E-Commerce Business in Qatar
The following is a high-level planning sequence. The supplied source specifically confirms the e-commerce license, domain and application points; other steps depend on the business structure and should be confirmed for the individual case.
- Define your business concept, products or services and target market.
- Select the activity or activities you plan to operate and cross-check them against the 194-activity directory.
- Choose the appropriate legal structure.
- Complete commercial registration or other registration requirements where applicable to the structure.
- Apply for the relevant license through Qatar’s Single Window platform when your activity is eligible for the E-Commerce License.
- Register a .qa or .com.qa domain through a CRA-approved provider.
- Build the e-commerce website on the compliant domain.
- Check that the application information and required documentation are complete and accurate before submission, because submitted applications cannot be withdrawn or cancelled subject to applicable procedures.
- Arrange corporate banking where required.
- Set up payment processing suitable for the business.
- Plan logistics, fulfilment and product sourcing where relevant.
- Confirm ongoing compliance requirements before launching and marketing the business.
How Address Gateway Can Help
Address Gateway is an independent Qatar business-setup consultancy. It is not MOCI, Qatar’s Single Window platform or any other government entity.
Depending on your requirements, Address Gateway’s relevant services include:
- Company incorporation and commercial registration support
- Business activity selection and licensing guidance
- Corporate bank account assistance, including zero-balance corporate accounts
- PRO services and government liaison
- Visa and immigration support
- Corporate tax registration and advisory
- Document translation and attestation
- E-commerce business setup guidance and consultation on the new license
Payment-gateway integration, website/store development and digital-marketing execution should only be presented as direct Address Gateway services if separately confirmed. Otherwise, describe them as areas where guidance or referral may be available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Qatar’s QAR 500 e-commerce license?
It is an E-Commerce License introduced by Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) under Ministerial Decision No. (25) of 2026. The supplied material states that it covers 194 approved business activities and has a QAR 500 license issuance fee.
Can I start an e-commerce company in Qatar for QAR 500?
QAR 500 is the license issuance fee only. It does not represent the complete cost of company formation, registration, domain, banking, website, payment processing or other operating requirements.
What are the 194 approved e-commerce activities in Qatar?
They are the commercial activities listed in the supplied MOCI ‘Business Activities for the Electronic License’ schedule. They include digital retail, wholesale, software and IT, design, support, intermediary and other categories. The complete bilingual list is provided above.
Where can I find the full 194-activity list?
The full English/Arabic activity directory is provided above on this page and is organised by the categories in the supplied schedule.
Who introduced this license and under what decision?
Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI), under Ministerial Decision No. (25) of 2026.
What is the purpose of the e-commerce license?
According to the supplied MOCI material, the initiative is intended to support entrepreneurs, encourage digital businesses and accelerate the growth of Qatar’s e-commerce sector.
Can foreigners start an e-commerce company in Qatar under this license?
The supplied material does not specify nationality or residency eligibility conditions for this license. Confirm your position directly with MOCI or an Address Gateway consultant.
Do I need a Qatari partner or sponsor?
This is not specified in the supplied material for this specific license. Ownership requirements can depend on the legal structure and activity, so confirm the specific case before applying.
Can I operate from home?
The supplied material does not specify whether home-based operation is permitted. The confirmed requirements concern the e-commerce website and domain. Confirm premises requirements with MOCI or a consultant.
Is a physical office required?
The supplied source material does not state whether a physical office is required.
Do I need a Commercial Registration (CR) as well as this license?
The supplied material does not establish whether the e-commerce license is standalone or linked to an existing Commercial Registration. Confirm the current process through Qatar’s Single Window platform or an Address Gateway consultant.
What domain do I need for my e-commerce website?
The website must use a .qa or .com.qa domain registered through a service provider approved by Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA).
How do I apply for the e-commerce license?
Applications are submitted through Qatar’s Single Window platform.
Can I cancel my application after submitting it?
The supplied material states that once submitted, an application cannot be withdrawn or cancelled, subject to applicable procedures.
What documents are required to apply?
The exact document checklist is not itemised in the supplied material. Confirm the current requirements through Qatar’s Single Window platform or an Address Gateway consultant before submitting.
Can I sell through Instagram or other social media as well as my own website?
The supplied material does not specifically address additional social-media sales channels. The confirmed requirement is a compliant .qa or .com.qa e-commerce website. Confirm the permitted scope of additional channels with MOCI.
Can I sell internationally under this license?
International sales are not specifically addressed in the supplied material. Confirm this point with MOCI or a qualified consultant before assuming that international sales are covered.
What happens if my business activity is not on the 194-activity list?
This specific license may not apply to that activity. Other commercial licensing routes may be available in Qatar. Have the business activity reviewed before selecting an alternative route.
How long does e-commerce company setup take?
A specific setup timeline is not stated in the supplied material. Timing depends on the application and licensing route. A consultant can provide an estimate after reviewing the case.
What other costs should I expect beyond the QAR 500 fee?
Potential additional costs include company formation or CR fees where applicable, domain registration, banking, payment processing, website development and hosting, marketing, logistics and other operating costs.
What do the Tier 1–4 classifications mean?
The supplied schedule labels the tiers as Tier 1 — Pure Digital, Tier 2 — Omnichannel, Tier 3 — Marketplace / Intermediary and Tier 4 — Digital Support Services. Treat these classifications as the official schedule’s labels rather than as a substitute for a full legal interpretation.
Can Address Gateway help me apply for this license?
Address Gateway is an independent Qatar business-setup consultancy. It can assist with activity selection, application preparation and related business services. It is not MOCI or a government entity.
Trust, Accuracy and Regulatory Disclaimer
The regulatory information on this page is based on the supplied MOCI E-Commerce License reference material and the supplied ‘Business Activities for the Electronic License’ schedule. Requirements for eligibility, legal structure, Commercial Registration, premises, documents, timelines, renewal and other matters may depend on current MOCI practice and information available through Qatar’s Single Window platform.
Address Gateway is an independent business-setup consultancy and is not affiliated with, owned by or operated by MOCI or Qatar’s Single Window platform. The final licensing decision and applicable requirements are determined by the relevant Qatar authorities.