Running a property business in Qatar
Across Qatar, the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat) regulates brokers, and non-Qatari ownership is allowed only in designated areas, a list of ten areas updated in June 2026 that includes Lusail, The Pearl and West Bay. A one-stop service point in Lusail serves non-Qatari buyers. RealMake records area, buyer type and broker details on each sale. Qatar has no VAT law in force yet; the group's tax settings stay off and are ready to switch VAT on when Qatar introduces it. An e-invoicing law has been approved, with no dates announced.