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Start Your Own Online Business in Qatar

Turn your idea into a licensed online business with Qatar's QAR 500 e-commerce licence.

  • 194 approved activities
  • 3,000+ business models
  • Step-by-step guidance

Free discovery call – Subject-matter experts in company set-up and online business.

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Qatar Just Made It Easier to Start an Online Business

The new e-commerce licence makes it simple to start, grow and scale a licensed online business, from Qatar to the world.

QAR 500E-commerce licence
194Approved business activities
3,000+Business models to choose from

Products

Sell what you love, online, across Qatar and beyond.

Services

Turn your skills into income, with no stock and no office rent.

AI Business

Build a future-ready business that runs on automation.

Not sure which path fits you? Our experts will help you choose.

Your path to launch

Choose How You Want to Start

From a quick free call to a full launch bootcamp, every step is designed to move your business forward.

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A deeper review of your business plan. Get tailored advice.

  • 30-45 min
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Meet our team in person. Explore your business options face to face.

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  • 31 Oct
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Workshop

Work through your business model, budget and launch plan. Leave with a clear plan.

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  • 14 Nov
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Intensive
Bootcamp

Build and launch your online business with expert guidance.

  • 2 days
  • 11-12 Dec
  • Paid · By application
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Start free. Grow at your own pace.
Our experts guide you at every step.

E-commerce set-up

More Than a Licence. Your Complete Business Set-Up.

We handle the set-up, so you can focus on your customers.

E-commerce Licence

The right activity and approvals for your business.

Commercial Registration

Your company structure and CR, done right.

Online Store

Your .qa website or store, ready for customers.

Payments

Payment gateway and bank account support.

Branding

A name, logo and identity customers remember.

Launch Plan

Marketing and AI tools to win your first customers.

Every business is different. Your services and costs are agreed in a personal proposal.

Why Address Gateway

Subject Matter Experts. Step by Step Guidance. Your Business, Done Right.

A Doha-based team helping entrepreneurs set up, license and grow their businesses in Qatar.

Local Guidance

We know Qatar's rules, approvals and market inside out.

A Human Conversation

Real people who listen to your idea and guide your next step.

Doha-Based Team

Company formation, licensing, PRO services and branding, all under one roof.

What entrepreneurs say

“They made the process simple and guided us at every step.”
Ahmed K.Local Entrepreneur
“Professional, responsive and very knowledgeable about Qatar's requirements.”
Sara M.E-commerce Business Owner
“A great team to work with. They understand business and give practical advice.”
Rashid A.SME Founder
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FAQ

Your Questions, Answered

Everything you need to know about starting your online business in Qatar.

A licence from Qatar's Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) for running an online business, under Ministerial Decision No. 25 of 2026. It covers 194 approved business activities.

No. QAR 500 is the e-commerce licence fee. Other costs depend on your business, for example your commercial registration, online store, payment set-up, branding and marketing. Every business is different, so we agree your services and costs in a personal proposal before you start.

Setting up a business in Qatar involves registering your company, and a Commercial Registration is part of that process. We explain exactly what applies to your activity and take care of your company structure and CR as part of your set-up.

The e-commerce licence is designed for businesses that operate online, so you can turn your skills or products into income with no stock and no office rent. Requirements can vary by activity, so we confirm what applies to yours on your free discovery call.

Eligibility depends on your situation and the activity you choose. Our team will check the current rules for you and explain your options during a free discovery call.

Selling through social media is a great way to start. A licensed online business gives you a stronger foundation: a registered company, your own .qa online store, payment gateway and bank account support, and the credibility customers look for. We can help you make the move.

Yes. Business models cover products, services and AI-powered businesses. Tell us your idea and we will help you find the right activity among the 194 approved ones.

Yes. Our set-up support covers your online store, payment gateway and bank account support, branding and a launch plan, alongside your licence and commercial registration. Everything is tailored to your business in a personal proposal.

Yes. The Free Webinar (online) and the Free Seminar (in person at our Doha office) are free to attend, and so are the Discovery Call and the Consultation. The Practical Workshop and the Intensive Bootcamp are paid programmes.

Register for the Free Webinar or book a free Discovery Call. Fill in the form on this page and our team will contact you by email or WhatsApp with the details and next steps.

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