Al Tamimi and Company in Qatar launches its book 'Setting Up in Qatar'

The book is a comprehensive business guide to investors and businesses alike, it provides information and tools to assist any person wanting to establish a business in this country.

It includes information concerning the state of Qatar in general and its investment environment, but also gives specific information about the government departments with which businesses must work as well as practical information in dealing with the same, and other regulatory matters.

Apart from information concerning the legal requirements there is also coverage of other information that a business would wish to know including immigration, transport, housing, health, education and even tips for social etiquette and language.

Ahmad Anani, the partner managing the Al Tamimi office in Qatar, said:

"The reason why we have considered publishing such a guide is to aid investors regionally and internationally to understand the regulatory environment in Qatar and anticipate the different legal requirements of setting up various businesses in Qatar."

Anani also added, "The effort is a commitment from our firm to contribute in any means useful to the impressive growth and development in the State of Qatar. Our firm is proud to be a member of the Qatari business community which has multiplied and diversified under the wise leadership of his highness the Emir of Qatar."

Essam Al Tamimi, the founder and senior partner of Al Tamimi and Company, emphasized the firm's commitment to the Qatari market and said, "The Qatar office is an important member of the Al Tamimi and Company group because of the pivotal role Qatar displays in the regional and global arenas from both economic and political aspects."

It is worth mentioning that Al Tamimi and company has been present in Qatar since 2004 through an association with advocate Mohammed AL Marri and it recently obtained a license in Qatar from the QFC (Qatar Financial Center).

The firm is hugely recognized as one of the largest independent and non-affiliated law firms in the region with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Riyadh, Baghdad, and Amman in addition to the office in Qatar.