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Setting up a company in Qatar without travelling: how it works Guides Setting up a company in Qatar without travelling: how it works

Yes, a company in Qatar can be set up from abroad. Documents are sent online and a power of attorney lets our team sign and file i...

05 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
What does company formation in Qatar cost? Price and minimum capital Guides What does company formation in Qatar cost? Price and minimum capital

From 4,999 EUR for the setup, with no legal minimum capital since 2015. What is included, what you still need to budget for, and t...

05 Oct 2026 · 3 min read
100% foreign-owned company in Qatar: do you still need a Qatari partner? Guides 100% foreign-owned company in Qatar: do you still need a Qatari partner?

Many people still believe a foreigner needs a Qatari partner holding 51%. Since Law No. 1 of 2019 that is no longer true for most...

05 Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Getting Your Foreign Diploma Recognized in France: ENIC-NARIC Explained Education Getting Your Foreign Diploma Recognized in France: ENIC-NARIC Explained

A foreign degree doesn't automatically count for anything official in France, and for regulated professions, the ENIC-NARIC compar...

12 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
Sponsoring a Work Visa for a Foreign Employee in France: What Employers Need to Know Talent Sponsoring a Work Visa for a Foreign Employee in France: What Employers Need to Know

Hiring a non-EU employee in France means the employer applies for their work authorization, not the other way around. Here's how t...

12 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
France's 2026 Public Holidays and Business Calendar: What to Plan Around Culture France's 2026 Public Holidays and Business Calendar: What to Plan Around

France has 11 public holidays a year, and several of 2026's fall right next to a weekend, creating long closures that catch foreig...

12 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
Commercial Leases in France: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know Before Signing Business Commercial Leases in France: What Foreign Businesses Need to Know Before Signing

The French "bail commercial" locks you in for 9 years by default and comes with tenant protections most foreign businesses don't e...

12 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
How to Close a Company in France: The Dissolution-Liquidation Process Guides How to Close a Company in France: The Dissolution-Liquidation Process

Closing a French company solvently is a two-step legal process, not a form you file once. Here is what dissolution-liquidation act...

12 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
French VAT Registration for Foreign Businesses: A Practical Guide Guides French VAT Registration for Foreign Businesses: A Practical Guide

Unlike French residents, foreign companies selling into France usually must register for VAT from the very first sale: no threshol...

12 Sep 2026 · 3 min read
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