Leases and rent in Qatar
Aqarat regulates the real estate sector across Qatar, and leases everywhere are registered online with the Ministry of Municipality. Non-Qataris may own property only in ten designated areas, a list updated in June 2026 that includes Lusail, The Pearl and West Bay. RealMake records registration on each lease and marks units in designated areas. VAT is not yet in force in Qatar, so rent goes out without it. If Qatar introduces VAT, the system can switch it on for the charges your tax advisor identifies.