License for home business owners - Qatar

Modified on Mon, 7 Oct at 2:21 PM

Q: Why do I need a commercial permit for my Home Business?

As per the recent Qatar Central Bank directive and the 2024 Ministerial Resolution, obtaining a commercial permit for your Home Business from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s Single Window website is now a mandatory requirement.


Q: What are the requirements for obtaining a license?

  • Your business activity must be eligible (Check the attached PDF for the list).
  • The business owner must hold Qatari nationality.


Q: What are the steps to apply for a license?

  1. Log into your account through the Single Window link.
  2. Enter company details (Individual Company).
  3. Select (Individual Company) as the legal entity.
  4. Upload necessary documents.
  5. Review and submit the application.
  6. Pay the required fees.
  7. Email a copy of your license to onboarding.qa@tap.company and ensure your bank account matches the commercial registration name.


Q: What if my business activity is not listed for the commercial permit?
If your business activity is not listed, you can still obtain a Commercial license through the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.


For further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at +97440196994 or visit www.tap.company.

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