Qatar steps up efforts to drive digital business and e-commerce growth
<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar has introduced a new e-commerce licence allowing eligible businesses to conduct approved commercial activities through their own websites, in a move aimed at supporting the growth of the digital economy and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors.</p> <p>In a post on its X platform, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) stated, “Discover the e-commerce…
Qatar is intensifying its efforts to bolster the digital economy and foster e-commerce growth through the introduction of a new e-commerce license. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) announced the initiative, which empowers eligible businesses to operate 194 approved commercial activities directly through their own websites.
Applicants can submit their applications electronically via the Single Window platform, with an issuance fee of QR500. The MoCI emphasized that this move aligns with Qatar's broader strategy to streamline government services and facilitate business establishment through digital platforms, contributing to the achievement of Qatar National Vision 2030.
The e-commerce license allows businesses to conduct specific approved activities electronically, ranging from fashion design and consulting services to digital design, AI consulting, photography, and translation services. Licensed businesses must operate within the .qa or .com.qa domain, registered through one of eight approved service providers regulated by the Communications Regulatory Authority.
The Ministry stressed that the electronic domain requirement adds a regulatory element to the establishment of an online business, ensuring compliance with prescribed conditions for a website. The initiative aims to stimulate Qatar's e-commerce sector, spur entrepreneurship, and enhance trust and transparency in digital transactions.
As digital channels become increasingly prevalent for selling products and providing professional services, the new framework provides a formal pathway for entrepreneurs to operate eligible businesses through their own websites, bolstering Qatar's digital transformation and competitiveness in the business environment.
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