Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Single Window) · MC-34
Copyright Deposit for Literary or Artistic Works
Depositing a literary or artistic work with the Intellectual Property Rights Protection Department to establish authorship, for writers, artists and software developers.
Government fees are paid separately with the official receipt and are not part of Basira’s fee.
What we do
- Depositing the work and establishing authorship
Documents you provide
- QID copy of the author or rights holder
- Copy of the work (printed or digital)
- Declaration of ownership of the work
- Assignment or licence agreement if the rights holder is not the author
- Authorization letter or power of attorney for Basira
Protection arises upon creation; the deposit serves as evidence of rights in case of dispute.
Frequently asked questions
How much does “Copyright Deposit for Literary or Artistic Works” cost with Basira?
Basira’s fee is 270 QAR; government fees are paid separately with the official receipt.
Which documents are needed for “Copyright Deposit for Literary or Artistic Works”?
QID copy of the author or rights holder; Copy of the work (printed or digital); Declaration of ownership of the work; Assignment or licence agreement if the rights holder is not the author; Authorization letter or power of attorney for Basira.
How long does “Copyright Deposit for Literary or Artistic Works” take?
Approx. 2–6 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