Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Single Window) · MC-14
Sale or Transfer of a Business
Selling or transferring a commercial shop and moving the sole proprietorship CR to a new owner, with the trade licence and establishment card updated accordingly.
Government fees are paid separately with the official receipt and are not part of Basira’s fee.
What we do
- Preparing the transfer agreement
- transferring the sole proprietorship CR
- updating the licence and establishment card
Documents you provide
- CR and trade licence copies
- QID copies of the seller and buyer
- Sale or transfer agreement signed by both parties
- Lease contract or landlord's consent to the transfer
- Tax clearance certificate on request
- Authorization letter or power of attorney for Basira
The transfer agreement may need notarisation, and the status of workers linked to the establishment must be settled.
Frequently asked questions
How much does “Sale or Transfer of a Business” cost with Basira?
Basira’s fee is 270 QAR; government fees are paid separately with the official receipt.
Which documents are needed for “Sale or Transfer of a Business”?
CR and trade licence copies; QID copies of the seller and buyer; Sale or transfer agreement signed by both parties; Lease contract or landlord's consent to the transfer; Tax clearance certificate on request; Authorization letter or power of attorney for Basira.
How long does “Sale or Transfer of a Business” take?
Approx. 1–3 weeks.
How do I request it?
Press “Request this service” to prepare a quote in your name, or message us on WhatsApp at +974 7223 2609. We review your documents and confirm the steps before we start.
More services in Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Single Window)
- Trade Name Reservation60 QAR
- New Commercial Registration (CR)180 QAR
- Commercial Registration Renewal100 QAR
- CR Amendment: Add or Remove Activity100 QAR
- CR Amendment: Address, Capital or Name100 QAR
- Change of Authorized Signatories or Manager100 QAR
- Trade Licence Issuance or Renewal150 QAR
- CR Extract or Registration Certificate70 QAR