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- Trade Names and Business Activities
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You can inquire about a trade name through the mobile app of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCIQatar) or by visiting the ministry’s headquarters or one of its branches.
The trade name may be retained after the deletion of the register if it is registered as a trademark.
Yes, the word ‘group’ or ‘holding’ can be used in a trade name.
Establishing any company requires reserving a trade name through the ministry’s mobile app (MOCIQatar) or by visiting the ministry’s headquarters or one of its branches or through its website.
Under no circumstances can the branch name of a commercial register be different from the main commercial register name.
The name shall be affiliated to a government entity or an entity participating in the register.
- Log in to MOCI website.
- Select the entity and business activity.
- Enter the desired trade name, and you can enter more than one name to make sure they exist, then choose one of the available names.
A trade name can be booked through the ministry’s mobile app (MOCIQatar) or by visiting the ministry’s headquarters or one of its branches or through its website.
The trade name must not exist in the commercial register or registered trademarks and should not be misleading or in violation of public ethics.
Booking a trade name for a period of three days is free, while booking fees for a period of 6 months are QR1,000.