qfcra

AML/CFT Law and Legislation

The QFCRA’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) regime applies to all relevant persons operating in or from the QFC. Firms operating in or from the QFC are subject to the Qatar State legislation and the QFC AML/CFT Rules.

State Law and Legislation

Council of Ministers’ Decision no (8) of 2026 amending some Provisions of the Implementing Regulations of the Law on combatting Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Promulgated by the Council of Ministers’ Decision No. (41) of 2019

The Council of Ministers’ Decision No. [10] of 2026 to amend some Provisions of Decision No. [29] of 2025

Decree Law No. [18] of 2025 amending some Provisions of the Law No. (20) of 2019 on Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

Decree Law No. [19] of 2021 amending some Provisions of the Law No. (20) of 2019 on Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

Council of Ministers’ Decision No. [14] of 2021 amending some Provisions of the Implementing Regulations of the Law on Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Promulgated by the Council of Ministers’ Decision No. (41) of 2019

Public Prosecutor Decision No. (1) of 2020

Public Prosecutor Decision No. (59) of 2020

Law No. (20) of 2019 on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

Implementing Regulations of Law No. (20) of 2019 on Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

Firms should also be aware that the following Qatari Criminal Laws apply in the QFC:

Implementing Regulations of 2020 (Targeted Financial Sanctions)