Sunday, November 25, 2012

A brand new begin for your business in Qatar

By Janessa Mccunn


A new start for your business in Qatar

If you're considering establishing a presence for your company in the Middle East, there are few better places to go than Qatar. With a forward thinking attitude and a happy, welcoming people, company formation in Qatar is rising every year and can only go even higher. It's the perfect location for anyone seeking a foothold in the region, but how do you go about setting up a branch of your office there?

First step: meet the people

Your primary focus should be actually visiting the place in order to get a proper feeling for how things are done there. There is no substitute for actually being there, meeting with locals and expats and getting their opinions on what kind of options will be open to you. It's also important that you secure the help of a sponsor; before you start business in Qatar, the law requires you to have the support of a Qatari national who will be able to guide you through the process of establishing yourself, as well as assisting with any regulations that must be followed.

Actually spending time there in advance is also a perfect way to seeing the high standard of living in Qatar for yourself. Any major move is always going to be stressful, but taking some time out beforehand will allow you to acclimatise to the day to day lifestyle. Make sure that you chat with everyone you come across, especially the locals, as they can give you a true opinion of what is on offer in the local area.

Make sure you have the right permits for everyone

Once you've secured a sponsor, you'll quickly discover that there will be a lot to do in a short period of time. Work permits should be at the top of your list as, after all, there'll be no way to do your job if you don't have the necessary documentation. A residency permit may also be required but the process of obtaining this can be started when you arrive in Qatar itself; speak to your partner or the embassy for more information on this.

You will also need to get yourself an account with a local bank, but this is a standard procedure and shouldn't cause you any problems. Of course, you'll need the usual proof of address and some official ID, but you'll also require a letter from your employer saying how much you will be earning, or from your business sponsor, so make sure you've got this ready. On a final note, remember that everything you are paid will be tax free, but make sure to check with the authorities in your home country that you won't be liable to pay tax on your income back there.




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