Regulatory Alerts2013-11-06
Qatar Investment Funds Law No. 25 of 2002
Issued by Emir Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar Investment Funds Law No. 25 of 2002 establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for creating and operating investment funds in the State. The legislation mandates central bank authorization, defines legal personality and limited liability for fund units, and permits both domestic and foreign capital participation in securities, real estate, and development projects. It further outlines governance structures, public and private underwriting procedures, and imposes specific imprisonment terms and financial penalties for unauthorized fund establishment or regulatory non-compliance.
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