Find work in Qatar
State of Qatar — 2.9 million people, Qatari Riyal (QAR), Arabic, English. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Doha
Population
2.9 million
GDP / capita
$87,660
Currency
QAR
Qatari Riyal
Time zone
UTC+3 (AST)
Working in Qatar: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
48h max
48 hours (36 during Ramadan)
Annual leave
7 public holidays
21 days (30 after 5 years)
Maternity leave
50 days at full pay
Paternity leave
3 days
Notice period
1-2 months depending on contract
Severance
End of service gratuity: 3 weeks per year of service (after 1 year).
Overtime rules
25% premium (regular), 50% (night). Friday work: regular wage + 150%.
Probation period
6 months
Tax landscape in Qatar
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: Calendar or fiscal year.
- Income tax
- 0% (no personal income tax)
- Corporate tax
- 10% flat rate
- Social contributions
- Qatari nationals only: employer and employee contributions to retirement fund.
- VAT / GST
- No VAT
Treaty network
Over 70 tax treaties
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Qatar
QAR pegged to USD. Qatar National Payment System (QNPS) handles clearing. Wage Protection System (WPS) mandates electronic salary payment.
Bank transfer
Wise
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
QAR
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Qatar
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Qatar.
Worker classification
Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 (amended). Kafala system reforms ongoing.
Data protection
Law No. 13 of 2016 on Personal Data Privacy. Ministry of Transport and Communications oversees. QFC has separate data protection regulations.
Right to work
Work visa required. Kafala system partially reformed: workers can change jobs and leave the country without employer permission (since 2020).
Non-compete enforceability
Enforceable if reasonable under Qatari Civil Code.
Collective bargaining
Trade unions not permitted for most workers. Workers' committees in large companies.
Working culture in Qatar
Business culture
Formal and hierarchical. Qatari business culture values patience and relationship-building. Expats form the vast majority of the workforce (~85%).
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
Qatar is the world's largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), giving it the highest GDP per capita globally. The 2022 FIFA World Cup catalysed massive infrastructure investment and global visibility. Education City hosts campuses of Georgetown, Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, and other leading universities.
At a glance
- Official name
- State of Qatar
- Languages
- Arabic, English
- Time zones
- UTC+3 (AST)
- Data region
- Middle East & Africa
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