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Welcome to Business Start Up Qatar

We help you establish and grow your business in Qatar by providing essential network access, market information, and business advisory so you can operate beyond the unknowns of the local market.

Steve MackieFounder. CEO of Solutions Four and a Partner at Soutien
Felix KatterlCo-Founder of Bureau Katterl for Advisory & Consulting and a Partner at Soutien

14+years in Qatar

What we do

Our Advisory Support

Packages, and where each one starts.

Each package shows where it starts. Credited in full against the setup fee if you go ahead within 60 days.

Prices are our professional fees. Government fees are billed at cost and listed separately.

Qatar

The State of Qatar is amongst the fast-growing countries in the region. It is one of the most promising economies with balanced growth rates despite various challenges around the world.

The country is pursuing its journey towards a diversified, competitive and knowledge-based economy in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.

The State of Qatar has been keen on developing a promising investment environment in priority sectors of the national economy, supported by an administrative and legislative system conducive to doing business and an appropriate legislative framework for business development and investments.

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Network

Our network consists of subject matter experts and specialists as well as the most relevant stakeholders in the (business) ecosystem in the State of Qatar.

We are interested to advance, enhance and improve the (business) ecosystem and to promote and support their activities and initiatives.

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Initiatives

Khalifa Al Haroon & British Council's Growth in Qatar

Mr Q’s Journey of becoming a trusted source of information in Qatar

Brought to you by 90 Years of British Council Series

90 Years of British Council is a series of podcasts covering the work of the British Council in the region, highlighting the transformative ripple...

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  • Microsoft partners with Media City on AI

    Qatar's Strategic Leap: Fueling AI & Digital Startup Growth

    Qatar is significantly accelerating its efforts to establish itself as a leading regional and international hub for digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This strategic push is highlighted...

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  • BSUQ News 90 - Thumb - New

    Qatars MoCI and Manateq reduce land leasing rates

    Qatars Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in partnership with the Qatari Economic Zones Company (Manateq), has revealed a major reduction in leasing rates for land in industrial, logistics and commercial...

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  • BSUQ News 89 - Thumb - New

    QFC registered over 800 firms in 2024 recording 156% growth

    Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) witnessed record growth in 2024, welcoming 836 new firms to its platform recording 156% growth compared to 2023.

    As a result, the total number of QFC registered firms...

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    Qatars MoCI and Manateq sign SMI Zone agreement

    Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) recently entered into a strategic agreement with the Economic Zones Company (Manateq) to manage the Small and Medium Industries (SMI) Zone.

    As a result,...

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    Qatar’s industrial sector fuels economic diversification in 2024

    Qatar’s industrial sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by strategic government initiatives aimed at diversifying the economy and supporting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises...

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    Qatar Development Bank allocates QAR 1.5b to SMEs in 2024

    Qatar Development Bank (QDB) successfully allocated QAR 1.5 billion (USD 412 million) in direct financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2024.

    This reflects a remarkable 33% increase...

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  • BSUQ News 85 - Thumb - New

    Qatar commits QAR 210 billion to infrastructure projects

    Qatar has recently unveiled its 2025 budget, allocating a total of QAR 210.2 billion (USD 57.75 billion) in expenditures, marking a 4.6% increase compared to the previous year.

    Most importantly, the...

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Start with one conversation.

A paid consultation, booked and paid online. QAR 750 · 60 min Credited in full against the setup fee if you go ahead within 60 days.