The Business Ownership Agreement serves as the foundational document for establishing and governing business relationships in Qatar. It is essential for both local and foreign investors establishing businesses under Qatar law, whether as wholly-owned entities or partnerships. This document becomes particularly crucial in light of Qatar's 2019 foreign investment laws allowing 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, while still accommodating traditional business structures requiring local partnership. The agreement covers essential aspects such as ownership percentages, capital requirements, management rights, profit distribution, and exit mechanisms, all while ensuring compliance with Qatar's commercial laws and regulations. It's commonly used when establishing new businesses, restructuring existing ones, or documenting ownership changes in Qatar.
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1. Parties: Identification and details of all parties entering into the agreement
2. Background: Recitals explaining the context and purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definitions of key terms and interpretation rules
4. Business Structure and Ownership: Legal structure, ownership percentages, and capital contributions
5. Capital and Financing: Initial capital, additional funding requirements, and capital maintenance
6. Management and Control: Management structure, decision-making processes, and voting rights
7. Shareholders' Rights and Obligations: Detailed rights and responsibilities of owners
8. Transfer of Shares: Rules regarding share transfers, right of first refusal, and transfer restrictions
9. Business Operations: Day-to-day management, operational policies, and business conduct
10. Profit Distribution: Dividend policy and profit sharing arrangements
11. Accounts and Records: Financial reporting, audit requirements, and record-keeping obligations
12. Confidentiality: Protection of business information and trade secrets
13. Non-Competition: Restrictions on competitive activities
14. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and termination provisions
15. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes, including Qatar law requirements
16. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses, governing law, and notices
1. Intellectual Property Rights: Required if the business owns or develops IP assets
2. Employee Matters: Include if the agreement covers employment policies and restrictions
3. Islamic Finance Compliance: Required if the business must comply with Sharia principles
4. Special Industry Regulations: Include for regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare)
5. Foreign Investment Provisions: Required if any owners are non-Qatari nationals
6. Exit Strategy: Optional provisions for business sale or IPO
7. Tag-Along and Drag-Along Rights: Include for companies with multiple shareholders
8. Dead-Lock Resolution: Required for 50-50 ownership structures
9. Family Succession Planning: Include for family-owned businesses
1. Schedule 1: Details of the Business: Business name, registration details, and licenses
2. Schedule 2: Ownership Structure: Detailed breakdown of ownership percentages and share classes
3. Schedule 3: Initial Capital Contributions: List of initial investments and contributions by each owner
4. Schedule 4: Reserved Matters: List of decisions requiring special approval
5. Schedule 5: Business Plan: Initial business plan and strategic objectives
6. Schedule 6: Key Performance Indicators: Agreed business performance metrics
7. Schedule 7: Management Structure: Organizational chart and management responsibilities
8. Appendix A: Shareholders' Contact Information: Contact details and notice requirements
9. Appendix B: Required Regulatory Approvals: List of necessary permits and licenses
10. Appendix C: Sample Share Certificate: Template for share certificates if applicable
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