{
  "id": 8024929,
  "title": "MOCI launches QR500 e-commerce licence for 194 business activities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/moci-launches-qr500-e-commerce-licence-for-194-business-activities",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-17T12:46:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/17/09/2026/moci-launches-qr500-e-commerce-licence-for-194-business-activities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has initiated a QR500 e-commerce licence for 194 approved commercial activities, as announced today. /p\n\nThis decision, issued under Ministry of Commerce and Industry Decision No. 25 of 2026, aims to bolster Qatar's e-commerce sector and provide entrepreneurs with a structured framework to engage in digital business. /p\n\nThe approved activities span a diverse range, including fashion design and related products, consulting services, digital design, AI consulting, photography, and translation services. /p\n\nThe new regulation is poised to stimulate e-commerce growth, foster entrepreneurship, and attract investments, while improving trust and transparency in digital transactions. /p\n\nIt is also intended to drive digital transformation and bolster Qatar's economic competitiveness, in line with the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. /p\n\nBusinesses under the e-commerce licence must utilize an electronic domain ending in \".qa\" or \".com.qa\". Domain registration must be conducted through one of the eight approved service providers, overseen by the Communications Regulatory Authority. /p\n\nEntrepreneurs can establish a new e-commerce company, conduct the approved business activities through their own websites, and apply electronically through the Single Window platform for a one-time licence fee of QR500. /p\n\nThe Ministry urged applicants to submit complete and accurate information and supporting documents when applying for the e-commerce licence. Once submitted, applications cannot be withdrawn or cancelled.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced the commencement of an e-commerce licence, allowing specific approved commercial activities to be conducted digitally through businesses’ own websites.</p> <p>The initiative comes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Decision No. 25 of 2026 and is aimed at supporting the growth of Qatar’s e-commerce sector while providing…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
        "title": "MoCI launches digital services to foster more efficient, competitive business environment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/moci-launches-digital-services-to-foster-more-efficient-competitive",
        "published": "2026-09-17T06:31:35.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}