Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (“MoCI”),
in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation, has announced that
companies engaged in shipping may now consolidate land, sea, and air freight
activities into a single commercial registry.
The MoCI highlighted that integrating
logistics operations under one commercial register, with the option to use a
single warehouse, will help reduce costs, streamline procedures, and enhance
support for companies in the logistics sector.
The MoCI also outlined the steps for adding
activities to a commercial registration through the Single Window platform,
which are:
- Add the desired activity to the existing commercial register.
- Obtain the necessary licenses from the relevant authorities.
- Submit the commercial license application.
As Qatar’s logistics sector continues to
expand rapidly, supported by substantial infrastructure investments and growing
global demand, the country has strengthened its global position in logistics
services through innovation, modern technologies, and the expansion of
warehousing providers. These developments, along with strong performance in the
oil and gas sector, have driven significant industry revenues.
The Single Window platform plays a central
role in facilitating investment by guiding investors through every stage of
company formation, from initial planning to registration, licensing, and
approvals—all via a unified digital interface. Designed with a user-friendly,
interactive layout, the platform provides investors with a single dashboard to
access integrated services and track all transactions in one place.
