The CS in Qatar is ready, willing and able to help you penetrate the Qatar market, whether you are new-to-market (NTM) or already selling here and want to increase your sales.  The CS has over 100 offices in the U.S. and is in more than 95 major commercial cities around the world, including Doha.  The best way to get started is to contact your local U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC) in a city nearest you.  Please click here to find the USEAC nearest you: U.S. Export Assistance Centers List.

The USEAC will provide an initial free consultation and introduce you to the full range of services available to U.S. companies wishing to do business in Qatar. These services include, for example:

1. Country Commercial Guide/Qatar
This is the single most comprehensive source of information on doing business in Qatar and a good place to begin your research.  Please click here for access to the Country Commercial Guide on Qatar.

2. Market Research
CS Qatar has published numerous market research reports on specific business sub-sectors that present good opportunities for U.S. exporters. Please click here for access to: the CS Market Research Library.  (Note: This may require a registration for first-time users.)

3. Business Counseling Service
In addition to the expert guidance you will get from the Trade Specialists at your USEAC, CS Qatar has an American Commercial Attaché and Commercial Specialists to counsel you on how to successfully market your products/services in Qatar.  Please click here for a listing of the Commercial Attaché and Commercial Specialists in Qatar.

4. Gold Key Matchmaking Service (GKS)
The USEAC and CS Qatar will work together to ensure that your visit to Qatar will be a success by arranging appointments with qualified local partners, including potential agents, distributors or joint venture partners.  I encourage you to use our GKS for both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.  I have attached a GKS questionnaire for your information.  Please click here to find out more about the Gold Key Service in Qatar.

5. International Partner Search (IPS)
If you are too busy to travel, please use our IPS.  The IPS provides you with a list of at least four qualified and pre-screened potential business partners in Qatar. You can then contact these firms on your own.  Please click here to sign up for the International Partner Search in Qatar.

6. E-Counseling Service
Before you travel on a plane to Qatar, you can talk for free with the CS Qatar Commercial Attaché and Commercial Specialists by Skype® phone, have a live on-line discussion, or participate in a video market briefing.  Please click here to learn more about the Commercial Service’s Market Intelligence.

7. Platinum Key Service (PKS)
If you need longer term counseling or assistance in launching your business in Qatar, the Platinum Key Service provides a customized Scope of Work agreement for a period of one year.  Please click here for more information on the Platinum Key Service.

8. Business Facilitation Service (BFS)
Business Facilitation Service (BFS) offers flexible solutions. These services can include interpretation/translation services; pick-up and delivery of bid documents; single company promotions; invitations to targeted members of the local business community; assistance with product seminars; use of U.S. Commercial Service facilities and space; videoconferencing facilities; and courier services.  Please click here for more information: Single Company Promotion and Contact Lists.