Leases and rent in Doha
The Real Estate Regulatory Authority, known as Aqarat, regulates the property sector in Qatar, and leases are registered online with the Ministry of Municipality. Non-Qataris may own property only in designated areas, a list of ten updated in June 2026 that includes West Bay and The Pearl. RealMake keeps the registration reference on each lease and records whether a unit sits in a designated area. Qatar does not have VAT yet, so rent is invoiced without it. If Qatar introduces VAT, RealMake can switch it on for the charges your tax advisor names.