Tokenization & crypto licensing in Qatar
1 official register read, 72 entries from QFC Regulatory Authority. 2 instruments from here are in our catalogue.
Buying crypto in Qatar: what to know
Restricted- Qatar Central Bank (QCB) — States that trading in virtual assets is prohibited and that only the QCB can license financial services in Qatar; banks may not deal in crypto
- QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) — 2019 alert bars virtual-asset services in the QFC; the 2024 Digital Assets Framework covers tokenised assets only
Qatar does not tax salaries, and resident individuals' gains on securities are exempt when not part of a business. Crypto has no specific tax rule, so private gains are generally untaxed.
Gains: 0% for resident private individuals (no specific crypto rule)
- Crypto services may not be offered in or from Qatar; there is no local licensed platform.
- Banks may refuse transfers to crypto platforms.
- Tokenised securities under the QFC framework are a separate, permitted category.
Checked 2026-10-29 · Confidence: medium · Sources: [1][2][3][4]
Not confirmed: Exact date of the QCB circular (sources cite 2018 or 2020). · No guidance on taxing individuals' crypto gains found.
Compiled to the best of our knowledge from the sources linked. Information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change — check the linked official sources before acting.
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Who offers tokenization and crypto services in Qatar
Crypto-asset service providers (VASPs/CASPs) in Qatar are registered with the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA). Its register „QFCRA Public Register — Authorised Firms“ lists 72 companies (read 2026-10-14). The conditions for registering are set by the authority — its own list is the source.
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank - Qatar Financial Centre Branch
- Al Awael Captive Insurance Co. LLC
- Al Rayan Investment LLC
- AMP Partners QFC LLC
- Amwal LLC
- Aon Qatar LLC
- Apex Asset Servicing LLC
- Arab Jordan Investment Bank (Qatar) LLC
- Ashmore QFC LLC
- Aventicum Capital Management (Qatar) LLC
- AWP Health & Life S.A.
- B Capital - QFC Branch
- Banco Santander, S.A., Doha Representative Office
- Bank Audi LLC
- Bank J. Safra Sarasin (QFC) LLC
- + 57 more in the register below
Where are crypto companies and VASPs registered in Qatar?
With the QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA). Its register “QFCRA Public Register — Authorised Firms” lists 72 companies (read 2026-10-14), for example Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank - Qatar Financial Centre Branch, Al Awael Captive Insurance Co. LLC, Al Rayan Investment LLC, AMP Partners QFC LLC. The requirements for registering are set by the authority; its own list is the source: https://www.qfcra.com/public_registers/search-authorised-firms/
What the authorities publish — and what we read
Status: Public register, read. Every address below was loaded, not guessed. A register entry records that an authority licensed, registered or approved something; it says nothing about whether you may or should buy it.
| Authority | Register | Finding |
|---|---|---|
| QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) – Digital Assets Framework 1.9.2024 (Investment Token Rules, Token Service Providers); QFC Digital Assets Lab | QFCRA Public Register – Authorised Firms | Public register, read |
| Qatar Central Bank (QCB) – FinTech Regulatory Sandbox / Express Sandbox; crypto prohibited for QCB licensees | none – sandbox portal is an application system | No public register |
QFCRA Public Register — Authorised Firms
Licensed or registered providers · 72 entriesQFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) · source · read 2026-10-14
| Register no. | Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 00143 | Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank - Qatar Financial Centre Branch | Authorised |
| 00838 | Al Awael Captive Insurance Co. LLC | Authorised |
| 00045 | Al Rayan Investment LLC | Authorised |
| 01754 | AMP Partners QFC LLC | Authorised |
| 00145 | Amwal LLC | Authorised |
| 00086 | Aon Qatar LLC | Authorised |
| 04742 | Apex Asset Servicing LLC | Authorised |
| 00003 | Arab Jordan Investment Bank (Qatar) LLC | Authorised |
| 02986 | Ashmore QFC LLC | Authorised |
| 00173 | Aventicum Capital Management (Qatar) LLC | Authorised |
| 00193 | AWP Health & Life S.A. | Authorised |
| 02968 | B Capital - QFC Branch | Authorised |
| 02226 | Banco Santander, S.A., Doha Representative Office | Authorised |
| 00027 | Bank Audi LLC | Authorised |
| 00212 | Bank J. Safra Sarasin (QFC) LLC | Authorised |
| 00408 | Bank of China Limited Qatar Financial Centre Branch | Authorised |
| 00018 | Barclays Bank PLC | Authorised |
| 00079 | BLOM Bank Qatar LLC | Authorised |
| 01179 | CB Asset Management LLC | Authorised |
| 00115 | Chedid and Associates Qatar LLC | Authorised |
| 00043 | Citibank, N.A. | Authorised |
| 00622 | CQUR Bank LLC | Authorised |
| 00935 | Credit Agricole CIB - QFC Branch | Authorised |
| 00032 | Deutsche Bank AG Doha (QFC) Branch | Authorised |
| 05656 | Fiera Capital (UK) Limited - QFC Branch | Authorised - Not yet commenced Regulated Activities |
| 00098 | First Abu Dhabi Bank - QFC Branch | Authorised - Closed to New Business |
| 05375 | Franklin Templeton Investments QFC LLC | Authorised - Not yet commenced Regulated Activities |
| 01048 | Gateway LLC | Authorised |
| 02987 | Global Infrastructure Management LLP QFC Branch | Authorised |
| 02837 | Golden Gate Ventures MENA LLC | Authorised - Not yet commenced Regulated Activities |
| 00053 | Goldman Sachs International | Authorised |
| 00353 | Greenstone QFC LLC | Authorised |
| 00024 | Gulf Insurance Group (Gulf) B.S.C.(C) | Authorised |
| 01718 | HMK Capital LLC | Authorised |
| 01389 | Hoopoe Advisors Representative Office | Authorised |
| 00066 | Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited | Authorised |
| 00301 | Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. - QFC Branch | Authorised |
| 01938 | Investcorp - Doha Representative Office | Authorised |
| 00128 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. - Qatar Financial Centre Branch | Authorised |
| 00091 | Lesha Bank LLC (Public) | Authorised |
| 00162 | Lifecare International (Qatar) LLC | Authorised |
| 01605 | Liva Insurance SAOC | Authorised |
| 01585 | Logistics Insurance LLC | Authorised |
| 01098 | Maha Capital Partners LLC | Authorised |
| 02864 | Maroon Capital Invest LLC | Authorised |
| 00085 | Marsh Qatar LLC | Authorised |
| 00110 | MedGulf Takaful - QFC Branch | Authorised - Closed to New Business |
| 00258 | Merrill Lynch International - QFC Branch | Authorised |
| 00019 | Morgan Stanley & Co International plc | Authorised |
| 00103 | MUFG Bank, Ltd. | Authorised |
| 00057 | Nasco Qatar LLC | Authorised |
| 04021 | National Bank of Kuwait S.A.K.P QFC Branch | Authorised |
| 00099 | Nexus Financial Services WLL | Authorised |
| 01134 | Oman Reinsurance Co. - QFC Branch | Authorised |
| 02487 | Qatar Central Counterparty LLC | Authorised - Not yet commenced Regulated Activities |
| 02488 | Qatar Derivatives Exchange LLC | Authorised - Not yet commenced Regulated Activities |
| 00676 | QIC Asset Management LLC | Authorised |
| 00602 | QIC Islamic Asset Management LLC | Authorised |
| 05064 | QINVEST Capital LLC | Authorised |
| 00096 | QNB Capital LLC | Authorised |
Showing 60 of 72. The full list is in the register itself (link above).
In our catalogue: 2 instruments from Qatar
2 live.