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Qatar Markets council decision NO.5 of 2014

Of issuing a system of corporate governance for SMEs, this system was prepared for joint-stock companies listed in the emerging companies market, and it includes principles and practical applications aimed at improving the governance system, especially at the level of the board of directors, which is a prerequisite for improving the performance of each company, taking into account the best international standards of governance, to adopt these provisions in accordance with the laws in force in the State of Qatar, includin

Ministerial decision NO.250 of 2018

A circular on the definition of SMEs based on two criteria, the staff headcount, and the annual turnover, the definition includes only private and profitable enterprises, excluding startups (law is only available in Arabic).

Law NO. 14 of 2004

The law (amended by law NO.1 of 2015) covers many important aspects related to workers and employers, it organizes businesses individuals business relationship, rights and duties of employers & workers and sanctions, work for women, compensation and dispute settlement. (law is only available in Arabic) Amendment: law NO.1 of 2015

Law of 2002

The law provides related details to products custom clearance within the land and maritime customs range, according to type, origin, and the exporter of the product, it also provides details on principles of applying custom tariffs, prohibited products, and others restrictions, in addition to import and export rules (Law is only available in Arabic).