Qatar: Law No. 6 of 1988 of the rules for GCC citizens’ economic activity in the State of Qatar

 

Title

 

 

Qatar: Law No. 6 of 1988 of the rules for GCC citizens’ economic activity in the State of Qatar

 

 

Date of adoption

 

 

03 May 1988

 

Entry into force

 

 

1988

 

 

Text versions

 

Arabic

 

Sources:

 

Official Journal Issue No. 6 (1988), p. 2703. Retrieved from: Al-Meezan Qatar Legal Portal, accessed: 23 October 2013.

–  http://www.almeezan.qa/LawPage.aspx?id=4087&language=ar

 

 

Abstract

 

 

This law covers the rules regarding the economic activity of citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) within the State of Qatar (Art. 1).

 

In accordance with Art. 2, only natural persons who are citizens of the GCC or legal entities fully owned by GCC citizens may carry out economic activity in Qatar.

 

Art. 3 stipulates that economic activity must be carried out in accordance with the laws and procedures followed in the State of Qatar and applicable to its citizens. This includes the requirement to obtain the proper registration and license.

 

Art. 4 lists the rights guaranteed to those engaged in economic activity.