Real estate developer
(Licensing and Classification)
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Real Estate Development Journey
Issuance of building permit
(Ministry of Municipality)
Unit sorting and initial bond issuance
(Ministry of Municipality - Ministry of Justice - Authority)
Open an escrow account
(Authority-Bank)
Project License and Advertising License
(Real Estate Regulatory Authority)
Sell units and receive bonds. Benefit from all the advantages of ownership.
(Ministry of Justice)
Project closure
(Activate the owners association)
Developer Licenses
Terms and Conditions
Natural Person
- Must be a Qatari national.
- Must not have a final judgment issued against them for a crime that affects honour or integrity, or have been declared bankrupt, unless their reputation has been restored.
- Must have previous experience in the field of construction and building project management for no less than three years prior to submitting the application.
- Must be registered in the Commercial Register.
Legal Person
- Must be a Qatari company established in accordance with the provisions of the referenced Commercial Companies Law, and one of its purposes stated must be to engage in real estate development.
- Must have previous experience in the field of construction and building for no less than three years prior to submitting the application.
- Must not have been previously declared bankrupt by a final judgment.
Non-Qatari Companies Interested in Engaging in Real Estate Development in Qatar
- Must operate within areas where non-Qataris are allowed to own property, and in accordance with the permitted areas of ownership.
- Must be a company established abroad, in accordance with the regulations governing such matters, and one of its purposes must be to engage in real estate development. The establishment documents must be certified by the Qatari Diplomatic or Consular Mission in the country of establishment or its equivalent, or by those entrusted with looking after its interests in the country of the headquarters.
- Must have prior experience in the field of construction and building for no less than ten years before submitting the application, and must have completed similar projects that have gained reputation and recognition.
- Must establish a branch in Qatar or one of the GCC countries, and be registered in the CommercialRegister.
Off-Plan Sale License
To offer off-plan units for sale, the developer must submit a request to the administration, accompanied by the following documents:
A certificate confirming the opening of the account in accordance with the provisions of this law.
Proof of ownership of the project's land, and documentation indicating the completion of off-plan subdivision, with all details of the subdivided units.
The project's estimated budget, detailing construction costs and expected revenues, certified by a licensed auditor in the country.
A draft of the announcement for the sale of off-plan units, in accordance with the provisions of Article (11) of this law.
A contract template.
The architectural designs and engineering plans for the project, approved by the relevant authorities.
A copy of the contract between the developer and any subcontractor, if applicable.
The administration shall issue its approval, including the endorsement of the draft announcement and the contract template.
Guarantor Account
- Each real estate development project shall have its own independent account. If the developer undertakes multiple projects, a separate account must be opened for each project, based on a request submitted to the administration along with the required documents.
- The account is opened under an agreement between the developer and the bank, defining the rights and obligations of each party. This agreement must include the following:
The name of the developer and the agreement signed between the developer and the owner, in case the developer acts on behalf of the owner.
The criteria and regulations that must be met before any amounts are disbursed to the developer from the account.
The amount of payments made to the developer during the execution of the project, accompanied by a report from the project consultant indicating their entitlement, after being approved by the authority, in accordance with the stages of implementation.
Linking the payments deposited by buyers in the account to the actual progress of the construction work, according to a report prepared by the developer and approved by the authority.
Advertising License
The advertisement for the sale or participation in exhibitions must include, in addition to the approval of the administration, the following details:
the developer’s trade name, their headquarters, the location of the project, its nature, and a detailed description of the project. This description should include: its total area, number of floors, available unit sizes and specifications, the sale price specified for each type of unit, the payment method, the location for inspecting the project's models and units, the account number, the bank's name, and any other details specified by the administration.
Real Estate Development Dispute Resolution Committee
The Cabinet has approved the project to form Real Estate Development Dispute Resolution Committees, reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to supporting and promoting the real estate sector, enhancing competitiveness, and encouraging investment in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
The Dispute Resolution Committee focuses on the urgent resolution of disputes arising from real estate development, ensuring the prompt handling of requests, and fostering cooperation between the General Authority for Regulating the Real Estate Sector and the Supreme Judiciary.
