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.

Investors' 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.

Your investment journey starts here

QFZ staff, from our regulations division to our senior management, are sector experts and will guide investors through the application every step of the way to make sure investor operations are fully calibrated to deliver on their business objectives. That process starts with the application and continues all the way through to operations.

Your journey begins now

To lease land on the Free Zones and begin the next phase of your company’s growth, follow these steps:

Explore opportunities and find out more on our website at qfz.gov.qa, or by emailing our business development team.

Complete an online enquiry on our website

QFZA’s Business Development team will contact you to discuss your plans in more detail

If your business plan is eligible, we will provide you with a formal application form and can help arrange a site visit

Your application will be evaluated against our criteria and we will notify you promptly of our decision

If approved, you’ll receive your plot and be ready to put your plans into action, with our continued support