Law owns real estate in Qatar for foreigners and the Council Adul Cooperation Council and the two countries
Laws and regulations
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Monarchy
I have seen the possibility of getting a house in Qatar fundamental changes over the past few years. Historically , it has restricted the ownership of real estate in Qatar Qataris only . However , the situation has changed in 2006 .
There are three types of property in Qatar :
1 . Absolute monarchy
Confined to home ownership in Qatar Qataris only , which includes legal entities owned 100% of Qatari nationals , but with the following two exceptions two separate below.
2 . Property rights
Granted property rights beneficiary the right to use and housing and bring profit from property owned by someone else . In Qatar , a person can transfer ownership of the rights to the heirs , as well as he can sell or transfer ownership or leasing or mortgaging it right.
In 2006 , he founded the Council of Ministers Resolution No. 6 of 2006, about 18 area inside diameter , can be non-Qataris to own real estate there. These include the 18 regions as follows:
• Dafna and Onaiza and train
• Khulaifat - North and South
• Mansoura and Bin Omran
• Riffa and Hitmi
• Dam
• Power
• Bin Mahmoud - Region 22
• Bin Mahmoud - Region 23
• Doha International Airport
• New Doha
• Freij Abdul Aziz
• Old Ghanim
• Lucille and Kharji and Mount Teilb
• Musherib
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• The new chipset and victory
• Kindergarten horse
• Or Ghuwailina
It is generally understood that these rights are related to residential real estate .
3 . Lease rights
Under the laws in force in Qatar , the rent is defined as follows :
" Contract committing himself to allow the lessor to the lessee by using a specific thing for a specified period in return for financial compensation . "
Subject leases in Qatar Law No. 4 of 2008 (hereinafter referred to generally as the Rent Act of 2008 ) and items 582-669 of Law No. 22 of 2004 , where the deployment of the Civil Code of the State of Qatar ( Civil Law ) .
The lease can be granted throughout the life of the tenant , a maximum of 25 years. And valid lease with the original owner , and continue with any future owner of the property.
Property registration
All transactions must be registered with the Department of Real Estate Registration and Documentation at the Ministry of Justice . This recording is not subject to scrutiny by the public. In the case of non-registration of any transaction with the Department of Real Estate Registration and Documentation , this transaction is considered a contract between the parties personally .
However , should the major developers in certain areas keeping records of all transactions in the areas listed below and communicate with the Department of Real Estate Registration and Documentation in relation to shares of ownership in the property .
Designated areas :
• The Pearl
• Hor West Bay
• Creek Resort
• Lucille
• Fox Hills
• abscess
Lease rights Altmlika
Accept the registration desk real estate for non-Qataris , and in fact in the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning in Doha , registration rights lease Altmlika of non-Qataris .
Lease rights
The owner must register the lease within 30 days , from the date of signature. The leases are recorded in the office of recording contracts at the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning in accordance with the law of the rent for the year 2008 .
Owner and bears responsibility for the registry, and Failure to do so that does not prevent static from sue.
Restrictions on foreign ownership
Non-Qatari citizens and foreign-owned enterprises increased by 100%
A non-Qataris ( including any company owned by non-Qataris ) to obtain an absolute monarchy in designated areas only the following :
• The Pearl
• Hor West Bay
• Creek Resort
• Lucille
• Fox Hills
• abscess
However, for non-Qataris owning housing rights for up to 99 years (renewable with the consent of the donor or the heirs or successors in ownership) in the areas of investment and allocated the 18 area . Below these areas :
• Dafna and Onaiza and train
• Khulaifat - North and South
• Mansoura and Bin Omran
• Riffa and Hitmi
• Dam
• Power
• Bin Mahmoud - Region 22
• Bin Mahmoud - Region 23
• Doha International Airport
• New Doha
• Freij Abdul Aziz
• Old Ghanim
• Lucille and Kharji and Mount Teilb
• Musherib
• star
• The new chipset and victory
• Kindergarten horse
• Or Ghuwailina
Citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Citizens of the GCC real estate purchase , as they are not bound ownership in designated areas referred to above , however , the property complying with the following :
• does not own more than three properties , and that the space for no more than 3,000 square meters.
• You must use the real estate by the citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) only for the purpose of housing or their families only .
• may not thereafter purchase of real estate for the purpose of investment and leasing .
In addition , it is permissible for the citizens of the GCC countries and companies owned 100% of the citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) , owning real estate without restricting residential or commercial purposes in the three designated areas managed by Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company . These areas are Lucille and Fox Hills and abscess (in addition to other areas earmarked below, where it can be for the citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to obtain an absolute monarchy ) .
Taxes
There is no tax on real estate in Qatar .
Property transfer fees
Fees for the transfer of ownership ratio 0.25% of the property value , repayable on the buyer. There is no registration fee payable to the seller when the transfer of ownership .
Fee grant or transfer of ownership of the leases Altmlika
Fee grant or transfer of ownership of the leases Altmlika 1 % of the value of the price paid to the right, and the payment is made by the donor or the right to ownership of the bus .
Fees granting of lease rights
Registration fee is payable annually on the owner and is calculated on the basis of 1% of the annual rent . The fines apply to late payment .
The granting of visas for investors
On June 6, 2004 , issued the Emir of Qatar , Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani , Item 3 of the Decree No. 17 , which stated maturity of non-Qataris to apply for a residence visa when buying real estate in specific projects . It is due to this visa include dependent children , as it applies as long as the person is the owner of the property. This visa is not granted to its owner the advantages of work , but it allows only stay .
We recommend all investors to review the personal eligibility for a visa through the concerned ministry .
Real estate law in Qatar - rental properties
Since this document is a translation of the law formulated in the Arabic language , we recommend the readers to make their own with respect to this law before making any decisions .
Lease rights
Under the laws of the State of Qatar , is defined by the lease as follows:
" Contract committing himself to allow the lessor to the lessee by using a specific thing for a specified period in return for financial compensation . "
Subject leases in Qatar Law No. 4 of 2008 (hereinafter referred to generally as the Rent Act of 2008 ) and items 582-669 of Law No. 22 of 2004 , where the deployment of the Civil Code of the State of Qatar ( Civil Law ) .
The lease may be granted throughout the life of the tenant , a maximum of 25 years. And valid lease with the original owner , and continue with any future owner of the property.
And despite the fact that it is permitted by law , most of the leases for the purpose of housing in the State of Qatar , valid for up to between one year to three years.
Law No. 4 of 2008
Below is a summary of the Law No. 4 of 2008.
Article 2
Apply the provisions of this law on the places and parts intended for housing purposes or any other commercial or residential . It also applies the provisions of this law, as well as furnished apartments rented for more than one month, regardless of whether the resident person or legal entity .
The following properties are not subject to the provisions of this law :
1 . State Real Estate - public or private.
2 . Agricultural land .
3 . Plots of land .
4 . Land used for support services such as industrial land .
5 . Apartments, hotels and tourist units .
6 . Residential units that are granted by the government or companies to employees.
Article 3
Must be leases that are subject to this article , written . While writing the basic conditions , these properties must be registered in the office.
The registration requirements apply to existing contracts . The population must take the necessary precautions to register their leases within one year from the effective date of this Act. The population must use all of the evidence to establish the terms of their leases . Will not be accepted documents of the population so that they can register their leases in the office.
Article 4
Angel is committed to granting the population rental properties in good condition in accordance with the lease . For the residents of the right to demand the cancellation of the contract or reduce the value of the monthly rent in accordance with the decisions of the committee .
Article 5
Angel is committed to maintaining rental properties so as to be suitable for use . And must address the population landlords in writing if there is a delay in the maintenance of the property .
After that, residents can obtain a permit from the Commission for the implementation of this maintenance themselves , and then deduct the cost of the monthly rent . They also have the right to demand the cancellation of the lease or reduce the monthly rent if there is any damage .
Article 6
The owners can do the maintenance of the real estate even if the residents refused to do so . In case of violation of the terms of the maintenance of leases in whole or in part, shall be entitled to demand an end to the population of these contracts , or even reduce the value of the lease. They can also claim to extend the lease for a period equal to the duration of maintenance .
Residents may not enjoy any of the rights referred to earlier, if it is not to inform the Commission within 30 days after the end of the maintenance work . They can also save these rights , if they gave reasonable grounds for the Commission.
Article 7
You should not take more than the insurance that the angel of the population - in any way - the value of two months of rent. And supports the purpose of the lease agreement between the owners and residents .
Article 8
Residents must use the leased property in a manner consistent with what has been agreed upon with the owners. They are not allowed to make any changes to the property without obtaining the prior written permission of the owners.
In the case of making changes by the population on the property , owners have the right to demand the return of property to its previous state . They are entitled to receive compensation according to each case.
Article 9
Must repay the population against the exploitation of the facilities. The population must pay the phone bills , as well as any other fees incurred during the period of the lease , unless otherwise agreed by both the owner and the resident on the other .
Article 10
The owners can not raise the rent under this law without obtaining the approval of the Minister.
Article 11
Residents must pay rent for the leased property , within seven days - maximum - after the date specified in the lease. And residents must obtain a receipt shows payment.
Article 12
Leases are subject to entry into force , even with the new owners .
Article 13
Landlords must identify themselves to the tenants through registered mail within 30 days of purchase of real estate . The owners must attach a copy of the title deeds of their own with the notification letter .
Article 14
Tenants may not rent all or parts of properties leased to third parties without the prior written permission of the owners.
Registration lease
The owner must register the lease within 30 days , from the date of signature. The leases are recorded in the office of recording contracts at the Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning in accordance with the law of the rent for the year 2008 .
Owner and bears responsibility for the registry, and Failure to do so that does not prevent static from sue.
Registration fee is payable annually on the owner and is calculated on the basis of 1% of the annual rent . The fines apply to late payment .
Rent control
After the occurrence of some of the problems stated on the control of rents in Qatar between 2000 and 2008 , rents were stable since that time , but may have fallen.
With respect to residential ownership , the period of freeze -related rents that were present had ended on February 14, 2010 , where there is currently monitoring the terms of rents for residential properties .
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