Service – Workforce and Hiring

Workforce and Hiring

Workforce & Hiring in Qatar

Build and scale your team with structured visa allocation, compliant onboarding and full labour system alignment.

Managed quotas, compliant onboarding and full WPS alignment.

FOUNDATION

Your hiring system starts with the Establishment Card

The Establishment Card is your company’s immigration identity.

It is digitally linked to the Ministry of Interior and activates your ability to hire staff.

Without it, your business cannot issue visas or onboard employees.

It must be active, compliant and renewed annually to maintain access to the labour system.

THE CHALLENGE

Your hiring is limited by your quota

Incorrect structuring limits your ability to grow.

EMPLOYEE PROCESS

From offer to residency

Offer & contract

Ministry-attested and approved

Entry permit

Issued via your Establishment Card

Medical & biometrics

Government clearance phase

QID & insurance

Final issuance linked to health cover

COMPLIANCE

WPS is not optional

The Wage Protection System (WPS) is a mandatory link between your bank and the Ministry.

All salaries must be paid in line with registered labour contracts through the WPS system.

Compliance Warning

Minimum structure: QAR 1,000 basic + 500 housing + 300 food
Any discrepancy between contract and salary triggers an automatic labour block
Non-compliance can prevent visa renewals and lead to fines

INSURANCE

Residency is tied to health insurance

Under Law 22, all employees must have approved health insurance linked to their residency.

Without active coverage, visa issuance and renewals are blocked.

WHY IRONSTONE

We structure for scale

→ Relocation & Visas

PROCESS

A structured hiring pathway

Capacity planning

Quota approval

Employee onboarding

Compliance activation

FAQ

Workforce & hiring questions answered

01 — How many employees can I hire?

Based on office size, business activity and Ministry approval.

02 — Can I hire staff from overseas?

Yes, full visa process is handled from entry permit through to QID issuance.

03 — Do I need an office before hiring?

Yes. An attested office is required for Establishment Card activation and quota approval.

04 — What is WPS?

The Wage Protection System is a mandatory salary transfer system linked to the Ministry.

05 — What happens if I miss payroll or underpay?

This can trigger a labour block, preventing visa renewals and future hiring.

06 — Is the minimum wage the same for all employees?

Yes. The minimum structure is non-discriminatory and enforced through WPS.

07 — Can I increase my quota later?

Yes, subject to office size, activity and Ministry approval.

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Build your team with clarity

We structure your workforce to ensure compliance, scalability and long-term operational success.