Who we help · Financial services & QFC
Audit management, tax and accounting for QFC firms and financial services in Qatar
Your QFC licence and annual filings handled for one fixed fee, with a direct line to our Managing Partner.
Axiom Consultants & Partners · DohaThe Qatar Financial Centre had over 4,700 registered firms by the end of June 2026, after onboarding 1,135 in the first half of the year. A QFC firm pays 10% tax on locally sourced profits. Each year it files audited accounts and a QFC tax return, and it has to report its beneficial owners.
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- Trade name, CR, licences and Qatar Chamber
- Tax card within 60 days, bank account, visas
Qatar sector snapshot
| Figure | Value | Published by |
|---|---|---|
| QFC registered firms, end June 2026 | Over 4,700 | Qatar Financial Centre, 24 Aug 2026 |
| Firms onboarded, first half of 2026 | 1,135, with registrations up 37% | Qatar Financial Centre, 24 Aug 2026 |
| Financial and insurance activities, Q2 2026 (year on year) | +8.3% | National Planning Council, 30 Sep 2026 |
What QFC and financial services firms need to get right
What tax does a QFC company pay?
QFC firms pay 10% tax on locally sourced profits under the QFC tax regime. They can be 100% foreign owned and repatriate profits in full.
What does a QFC firm file each year?
Audited financial statements, an annual return, beneficial ownership information when the QFC asks for it, and a QFC tax return within six months of year-end. Regulated firms also file the returns their licence requires.
Is the QFC better than MOCI for a consultancy?
For financial services, consultancies and technology firms that want full foreign ownership under a common-law framework, the QFC is often the better fit. A MOCI company suits businesses trading directly in the local market. The non-regulated QFC licence costs USD 5,000 a year for one activity, after a USD 500 application fee.
How Axiom helps financial services firms
- Statutory audits for QFC and MOCI firms, managed end to end
- QFC tax returns and computations
- Annual filings, beneficial ownership reporting and a compliance calendar
- Outsourced accounting for start-ups and fintechs
- Pillar Two scoping for large groups
- QFC company formation
Frequently asked questions
Do QFC companies need an audit?
Yes, QFC firms file audited financial statements each year.
Is there personal income tax in the QFC?
No. Qatar does not tax salaries.
Does Pillar Two apply to QFC firms?
Only if the group's consolidated revenue is EUR 750 million or more in two of the last four years.
Can Axiom set up our QFC entity?
Yes. We handle the application and licence, and help with the bank account and visas.
How long does QFC registration take?
It depends on the activity and your documents. We give you a timetable at the first consultation.
Rules on this page were last checked against official Qatar government sources on 7 October 2026.
Setting up in the QFC, or already licensed?
Tell us what your firm does and where you are with the QFC. We'll answer within one business day.