The Free Zones

Our free zones are the world’s gateway to the Middle East, connected through award winning air and seaports, to some of the most exciting business opportunities on the planet .

The Authority

The Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) is an independent authority created in 2018 to oversee and regulate the world-class free zones in Qatar, offering outstanding opportunities and benefits for businesses seeking to expand their global operations.

Investor Portal

The QFZ team are dedicated to enabling our investors’ growth and help facilitate everything from establishment to customs to permitting. The Investor Portal allows our investors to access, request and monitor their service requests.

  • The world’s gateway

    to the Middle East.
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  • Strategically located free zones.

    Our free zones have world leading infrastructure that connects companies to the world via Qatar’s award-winning air and seaports

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  • Home to leading

    global companies.

    The free zones are home to industry-leading companies that are delivering some of the most existing projects in the world

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  • Competitive advantages

    for businesses.

    Opportunities for businesses seeking to expand global operations.

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Why QFZ?

Our free zones are the world’s gateway to the Middle East, connected through award winning air and seaports, to some of the most exciting business opportunities in the world

  • Free Zones

    Designed to optimize business operations

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  • Business Enabling

    Regulations that catalyze growth

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  • Growth opportunities

    Government backed projects in Qatar

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  • Free Zones

    Designed to optimize business operations

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  • Business Enabling

    Regulations that catalyze growth

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  • Growth opportunities

    Government backed projects in Qatar

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Join a network of the world’s top companies

QFZ hosts some of the world’s leading companies delivering products and services across our key sectors including cloud data services, autonomous vehicle assembly, and marine services.

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“Our vision is aligned with Qatar National Vision 2030 to develop local competencies in digital and innovate for the future of the country’s industrial ecosystem.”
“QFZ has many cloud-friendly policies, and the digital infrastructure that allowed us to build our region in Qatar with the best services available.”
“Qatar’s free zones have the latest technologies and all the required digital and physical infrastructure to optimize our business operations.”

We take care of our investors every step of the way

QFZ makes sure businesses are connected to all the opportunities available to them from the zones.

Senior management committed to developing investor businesses

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Unique business ecosystem for the world’s leading companies

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Investor Relations – dedicated business support

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Investors

Set up your business in 3 simple steps

Apply
online

Start the process by submitting your contact details to receive your Investor Portal login credentials.

Define
your company

Submit your company details and determine your preferred real estate solutions and business activities.

Launch
your business

Get your business registered and licensed fully online, unlocking the next phase of your growth!

Apply now

We focus on our core industries, while growing emerging sectors

The free zones are focused on sectors where we offer a genuine competitive advantage for businesses that will put them ahead of their peers.

Trade, logistics and export

Free Zones located next to award winning air and deep-sea ports
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Manufacturing and chemicals

extremely cheap energy and access to feedstock
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Emerging tech

Qatar is a nation geared for technological innovation with countrywide 5G
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Maritime

Fully integrated marine ecosystem able to support a wide range of maritime businesses
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Why Qatar?

As a nation with some of the most exciting projects in the world and a truly talented global workforce, the opportunities for growth are limitless.

  • Knowledge economy made real

    Innovation, skilled global labour pool, enabling regulations, and cutting-edge digital infrastructure are creating opportunities across every major industry
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  • Mega projects

    Mega infrastructure projects including the North Field Expansion.
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  • A fantastic place to live and work

    A world of adventure awaits
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    Setting up couldn’t be easier

    Contact our team who will take care of the entire process, from license to registration, so you can focus on growing your business.
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    The Authority

    Qatar Free Zones Authority is chaired by a government minister who leads an executive team that know their markets, and are committed to connecting companies with the opportunities they need to grow.

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