MoCI digital services package fosters efficient, competitive business environment

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) in Qatar has recently introduced a suite of advanced digital services and solutions, aiming to foster a more efficient and competitive business environment. These initiatives are designed to simplify the investor journey, streamline business establishment and operations, and enhance access to information and services. By improving the beneficiary experience, MoCI is supporting Qatar's digital transformation journey.

Among the key launches is the e-Commerce Licence under Decision No (25) of 2026, permitting the establishment and operation of e-commerce activities entirely online. Issued by the Minister of Commerce and Industry, His Excellency Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal al-Thani, the licence covers 194 approved business activities and costs QR500 to obtain.

The process can be completed electronically, offering entrepreneurs and digital business owners a more flexible option, simplifying start-up requirements, and making it easier for new projects to enter the market.

Additionally, MoCI has revamped its official website with a modern interface and user-centered design, providing easy access to relevant information and services, and improving overall user experience. Furthermore, the ministry has updated the Qatar Business Map, offering research and analysis tools to investors and entrepreneurs. These tools facilitate market research, help identify opportunities, and guide investment decisions based on accurate and clear data.

The MoCI app has also been enhanced, with the addition of new services enabling the digital completion of transactions. Two notable features include the Certificate Service, which allows business owners, auditors, and company representatives to quickly obtain eight commonly used certificates, and the Comprehensive Renewal Service, which simplifies renewal procedures by allowing users to review information, complete requirements, submit applications, and make payments digitally.

These digital service enhancements are part of a broader series of initiatives by MoCI in 2026, all aimed at improving the investor journey and bolstering transparency in the business environment. Other key initiatives include the Company Regulatory Report, which provides access to general regulatory indicators for informed decision-making, and the launch of the Business Guidance and Establishment Office.

Additionally, MoCI has integrated banking services through the Single Window Platform, updated the Commercial Activities System, and launched the AI Agents Factory in collaboration with Microsoft to develop solutions that enhance service efficiency and beneficiary experience.

Collectively, these efforts create a comprehensive digital ecosystem that places the investor at the center of service delivery, streamlining procedures and reducing the time and effort required to complete them. By continuously developing an integrated digital ecosystem centered on the investor, MoCI is strengthening the efficiency of the business environment, promoting private sector growth and entrepreneurship, and enhancing Qatar's economy's competitiveness and attractiveness, in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030.