How to Apply for Reserving Trade Name

Doha: Local investors may submit a request to the Commercial Registration and Licenses Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) to reserve a trade name.

Online Instructions

• Log in to the Investor Services, entering the username and password.
• Select “Trade Names” then “Booking a Trade Name”.
• Select desired trade name and commercial activity.
• Attach the following documents.

• Copy of personal identification document.
• Official letter (in case the business name is to be reserved for 180 days).

• Review and adopt application data summary.
• Pay appropriate fees to have the trade name booking issued.

Offline Instructions

• Submit a service request to the public service officer at MOCI or any of its branches.
• Attach the above-mentioned, required documents.
• Pay appropriate fees to have the trade name booking issued.

Service Center

• MOCI headquarters in Lusail City – First Floor (Check Google Maps)
• All MOCI branches clarified on MOCI website

Additional Information

• This service is also available on MOCI mobile app by selecting “General Services” then “Investor Services”, then choosing “Establishment Services” and “Reserve Trade Name”, and following the online instructions.
• You can check the service information page on MOCI website.

Fees

Applicable fees for reserving trade name is as follows:

• First time for three days: free of charge.
• For 180 days: QR1,000.