Doha:Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has activated a new mechanism that allows commercial establishment owners to use Quick Response (QR) Codes instead of printed commercial license extracts. This development is part of Qatar’s broader strategy to accelerate digital transformation and alleviate procedural burdens on the private sector.

According to Hukoomi, the Ministry has stated that the QR Code system provides immediate access to an establishment’s details and commercial licensing information when scanned. This eliminates the necessity for maintaining printed copies of license extracts on-site. Business owners can generate and display the QR Code through the Single Window online platform, ensuring it is visibly placed within their premises.

This initiative is aligned with MOCI’s efforts to streamline governmental processes and enhance the business environment in Qatar. The Single Window platform is a pivotal tool for conducting most commercial transactions online. By adopting this QR Code system, operational costs related to printing and updating commercial license extracts are expected to decrease, while inspection and monitoring activities by relevant authorities will be facilitated.