QFC firm registrations rise 37% in first half of 2026
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore financial and business centre, closed the first half (H1) of 2026 with a 37 percent rise in firm regis...
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) saw a 37% increase in firm registrations during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. This growth comes as QFC onboarded 1,135 firms, bringing its total registered firms to over 4,700 by the end of June. Growth was seen across various sectors, with Technology and Innovation leading at 544 new firms, followed by Media and Entertainment (173), Consulting and Professional Services (166), Wealth (84), and Fintech (65).
The rise in registrations was driven by QFC's incentives and streamlined onboarding process, including waived registration and annual fees for the first three years, as well as a simplified, one-stop-shop business setup model. These factors contribute to QFC's appeal to investors and entrepreneurs. Additionally, the QFC witnessed an increase in business licensing applications at Web Summit Qatar 2026, with approximately 2,300 applications, a 44% increase from the previous year.
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