How to Apply for a Business License to Import, Export, or Distribute Publications in Qatar. This service allows companies to submit a request to obtain a license to import, export or distribute publications, via the E-Services portal of the Ministry of Culture (MOC).
License Duration: one year
Instructions
- Click on “Publications and Artistic Works Services” under E-Services portal available on MOC website.
- Click on “License Request to Operate Importation” from the list of services.
- Login by using your personal account on the National Authentication System (NAS, Tawtheeq).
- Attach the following documents:
- A QID copy of license owner and partners
- A QID copy of responsible manager
- A copy of valid bank guarantee of QR3000 after approval of the application
- A certificate of trade name preservation (in case of new request)
- A certificate of proof of authorization to sign, in case of entering as a delegate or authorized to sign (Optional)
- A copy of the commercial registration (in case of renew or re-issue request)
- A copy of the municipality’s license (in case of renew or re-issue request)
- A copy of the establishment card (in case of renew or re-issue request)
- A copy of the lease contract (in case of renew or re-issue request)
- The decision to establish the company (in case there are public utility companies)
- Disclosure of the heads of the Board of Directors (in case there are public utility companies)
- Submit the application.
Fees
- License Issuance: QR15,000
- License Renewal: QR3,000
- Re-issue Request: QR15,000
- Edit License Data: QR100
- License Transfer Ownership: QR100
Additional Information
- Among the terms for applying for this service are as follows:
- The application is available for individuals who must be Qataris.
- Submission is available for companies or through an authorized signatory.
- Submission is available for governmental entities or through an authorized signatory.
- For more information and details, you can view the service user manual.
- This service is also available on the Ministry’s mobile app.
