Qatar - Apply Business License for Operating and Managing Cinema Theatres


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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. To apply business license for operating and managing cinema theatres, applicant has to visit the Ministry of Culture and Sports (MCS) office.
  2. For Ministry of Culture and Sports (MCS) office contact click here: Contact link
  3. Obtain the application form from the respective officer at Ministry of Culture and Sports (MCS) office.
  4. Now complete the form with necessary information and make sure you have all the documents in hand that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. After filling the form, attach the documents mentioned in the required documents section below with the completed application form.
  6. Check the application form and then submit it to the respective officer in the Ministry of Culture and Sports (MCS) office. The address is mentioned in the office locations & contacts section below.
  7. Now the authorities will verify your application and validate the submitted documents.
  8. After verification process, the applicant will be later requested to collect the business license for operating and managing cinema theatres on a specified date.


Apply Online

  1. To apply business license for operating and managing cinema theatres through online, visit the following link: online portal
  2. After visiting website, click on “Login” option which is available on right side top corner.
  3. If you have a Smartcard, please click on “Login with Smartcard” button to login using your smartcard.
  4. If you already have an Tawtheeq account, please enter your user name and password then click on “Continue” button.
  5. If you don’t have an Tawtheeq account, click on “create new account” option.
  6. In the next page, if you have valid Qatar ID card please choose “Qatari citizens and residents” option. If you don’t have valid Qatar ID card please choose “Visitors and business representatives” option.
  7. Now complete the field with required information then select the ‘I’m not a robot’ checkbox and click on the “Continue” button.
  8. In the next page, please enter the required personal information and then click on “Continue” button.
  9. In the next page, please enter the new password and click on “Continue” button.
  10. You will be redirected to a screen in which contain message to finish registration of your account and tap on the “login” option to login which is available on the right side of the page.
  11. Now you will receive an email with a verification link. Verify your email using that link. After verify your email successfully, now the username and password will be activated for new users.
  12. After successful login, select “Request for licensing cinemas” option under “Publications and art works services” Section. Choose “Individual Foundation” or “Companies” option which is preferable to you and click on “NEW” button.
  13. Choose the facility type and activity as “Cinema Theatres” from the dropdown menu. Now complete the form with necessary information and you can upload the required documents mentioned in the required documents section below then click on “SUBMIT THE REQUEST” button to submit the application.
  14. Now the authorities will verify your application and validate the submitted documents.
  15. After verification process, the applicant will be later requested to collect the business license for operating and managing cinema theatres on a specified date.


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Copy of Qatar ID card of the license owner and partners.
  • Copy of Qatar ID card of responsible manager.
  • Trade name reservation certificate or copy of commercial registration.
  • Copy of the lease contract of the activity’s location.
  • Signature’s authorization proof certificate in case of applying as a representative or authorized signatory.


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Ministry of Culture and Sports - Head Office
Diplomatic Street,
Doha, Qatar
PO Box: 2511,
Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974 4402 2222 (Culture)
Phone: +974 4021 1111 (Sports)
Fax: +974 – 44022010.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Website:Link
Website:Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Applicant who have trade name reservation certificate or commercial registration are eligible to apply.
  • Applicant who have valid Qatar ID card are eligible to apply.


FeesEdit

  • For Issuing and Reissuing the License: QR200,000.


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Processing TimeEdit

  • The processing time is between five to eight days. This time may vary depending on the availability and correctness of the information provided.


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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicant shall submit a request to the Ministry of Culture and Sports to apply business license for operating and managing cinema theatres.
  • In the “Ministry of Culture and Sports” mobile Application, one who has Qatar ID can easily login and enter into the application to make use of the services provided. Visit the following link to download mobile application: Mobile application link


Required InformationEdit

  • Name of the applicant.
  • Address.
  • Phone number.
  • Email ID.
  • Qatar ID card.
  • Commercial registration number.


Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Business license is needed to operate and manage cinema theatres in Qatar.


Information which might helpEdit

  • The Ministry has the authority to abandon the candidate or take any official action against forgery or manipulation of data by the applicant.


Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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