Zoho Authorized Partner · Qatar · Doha office
IT and business apps for startups in Qatar
Business email, Zoho Books, Zoho One and Zoho POS for Qatari companies formed in the last two years, set up from Doha at QAR 200 an hour instead of QAR 250. A 5-hour quick start costs QAR 1,000.
Why Qatari startups set up Zoho with us
- Zoho Authorized PartnerAlso a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work and a Google Cloud Premier Partner.
- Doha office since 2019Trading as Gulf Infotech WLL and invoicing in QAR.
- Since 2007Across the Middle East, with 1,500+ active cloud customers.
- English and ArabicSetup, training and support.
In short
Startups in Qatar can set up business email, Zoho Books, Zoho One and Zoho POS with Gulf Infotech, a Zoho Authorized Partner with an office in Doha, at QAR 200 an hour instead of QAR 250. Qatar has no VAT, so that is the full hourly price. Companies formed within the last two years qualify, and licences cost the vendor's list price.
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Which package fits a Qatari startup?
Pick one of three starting points. Each one is licences plus our setup hours at the startup rate.
- Start: Zoho Workplace and Zoho BooksBusiness email on your domain with Zoho Mail, plus quotations and invoices in Zoho Books on its Qatar edition.
- Zoho One, the full package (recommended)Email, Books, CRM with automation and 50+ apps on one licence, so you grow without switching systems.
- Add-on: Zoho POSCounter billing and stock for shops, cafés and outlets. Zoho POS is not part of Zoho One.
- Option: Google Workspace instead of Zoho WorkplaceFor digital-native teams who already work in Gmail, Docs and Meet.
More from the same team
- Zoho Books
- Zoho CRM
- Zoho Desk
- Zoho Analytics
- Zoho Assist
- Zoho Finance Plus
- Zoho FSM
- Zoho Inventory
- Zoho MCP
- Zoho Projects
- Zoho SalesIQ
- Zoho Sign
- Zoho Workplace
- Zoho Workplace support
- Migrate to Zoho
- Zoho support
- Zoho e-procurement
- Zoho Vault
- Pest control software with Zoho FSM
- Cleaning services software with Zoho FSM
- CAFM software for facility management, built on Zoho FSM
- Ompay payment gateway integration
- Thawani payment gateway integration
Pricing
What does a startup pay in Qatar?
You pay the vendor's list price for licences and QAR 200 an hour for our Zoho setup, development and support, instead of our standard QAR 250. Google Workspace setup and training cost 20% off our quoted price. Gulf Infotech WLL in Doha invoices you in QAR, with no VAT.
Package: Quick start
- What's included
- Basic setup and business email
- Hours
- 5
- Standard price
- QAR 1,250
- Startup price
- QAR 1,000
Package: Multi-app setup
- What's included
- Basic configuration of up to 5 applications
- Hours
- 20
- Standard price
- QAR 5,000
- Startup price
- QAR 4,000
Startups can begin with one of two packages of hours:
The hours in each package are capped as the SLA, so you know the price before we start. A full basic setup of everything a startup needs typically takes about 25 hours (an indicative estimate that depends on your requirements); we quote bigger needs at the startup rate. Licences are extra, at the vendor's list price.
Prices as of October 2026 · package prices and hourly rates; Zoho Books converted from Zoho's USD list price for Qatar at the fixed exchange rate, your quote confirms the final price · Qatar has no VAT.
The startup rate covers your first project, for one year, on services only. Licences stay at the vendor's list price, and vendor startup programmes or credits are each vendor's own decision. Zoho One starts at QAR 134.68 per employee per month, Zoho Workplace Standard at QAR 10.92 per user and Zoho POS Standard at QAR 54.60 per store, billed annually, converted from Zoho's USD list prices at the fixed exchange rate; your quote confirms the final price.
Monthly prices, paid annually upfront with a 12-month commitment. Deployment, migration, training and support are charged separately.
On the ground
What does a startup in your industry need in Qatar?
- Trading companyZoho Books for quotations and invoices in QAR (Qatar has no VAT), Zoho Inventory for stock, and Zoho POS if you also sell over a counter. See IT for trading companies.
- Retail shop, café or outletZoho POS at the counter, linked to Zoho Books so each day's sales and stock reach your accounts. See IT for retail.
- E-commerce startupWe build your e-commerce website on Zoho Commerce, or as a custom Next.js site, and connect it to Zoho Books, your payment gateway and your stock, so online orders reach your books in QAR. Hosting comes from our website hosting and security service.
- Digital or SaaS startupGoogle Workspace or Zoho One for the team, and cloud hosting for your web app. See digital-native businesses.
- Service firm or agencyZoho One, with Zoho CRM for clients, Zoho Projects for delivery and Zoho Books for invoicing.
Good to know
Opening a shop or café in Qatar?
Add Zoho POS. It handles counter billing, stock and customers at each outlet, and it is a separate subscription, not part of Zoho One. We connect Zoho POS to Zoho Books so each day's sales reach your accounts without re-typing, and set up your product list and receipts for each counter.
Because Qatar has no VAT, Zoho Books runs on its Qatar edition without VAT features, which keeps the setup short. If you later open a branch in the UAE or Oman, those countries' Zoho Books editions handle their 5% VAT.
How we work
Five separate components, quoted for your requirement
Each part is its own line on the quote, so you buy only what you need. Migration is always a separate, paid component.
- 01Deployment and securityApps and editions chosen, then modules, fields, roles, approval rules, VAT and Arabic templates set up, with two-factor sign-in through Zoho Accounts.Open page
- 02MigrationCustomers, items, opening balances and CRM history moved from your current accounting or CRM, reconciled before cut-over.Open page
- 03LicencesSingle apps or Zoho One, compared on your headcount, at Zoho's own regional list prices and on a local invoice.Open page
- 04TrainingFinance, sales and support staff trained in English or Arabic in live online sessions, plus admin handover.Open page
- 05SupportLocal support Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm GST, delivered remotely, for the apps we set up and the ones you already run.Open page
Delivery
How do you get the startup rate in Qatar?
- 1Send your documentsYour commercial registration or trade licence showing the formation date.
- 2We confirmOur Doha team checks that the company was formed within the last two years and confirms the startup rate in writing. The Riyada card route is for Oman only.
- 3We planWe agree the apps, the number of users and any outlets for Zoho POS, pick the 5-hour quick start or the 20-hour multi-app setup, or price a bigger setup, and send a quote in QAR.
- 4We set upYour domain and mailboxes, Zoho Books on the Qatar edition with QAR as base currency and invoice templates, Zoho POS at your counters, and Zoho CRM if you chose Zoho One.
- 5We trainShort sessions for your team in English or Arabic, then support from Doha at the startup rate during your first year.
On the ground
What do Qatari startups get from day one?
- Invoices in QARZoho Books on Zoho's Qatar edition, with quotation and invoice templates in English and Arabic.
- Email on your own domainZoho Mail or Google Workspace, with SPF, DKIM and DMARC records so other mail servers trust your messages.
- Counter sales that reach your booksZoho POS linked to Zoho Books for shops, cafés and outlets.
- A sales pipelineZoho CRM stages, website lead capture and follow-up automation on Zoho One.
- Digital from day oneFor digital-native businesses that run on cloud apps from the start, a simple setup you can run yourselves.
Visit or call
Gulf Infotech Doha office
Support: Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm GST
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who qualifies for the startup rate in Qatar?
Companies formed within the last two years qualify. Send us a valid commercial registration or trade licence that shows the formation date. Once our Doha team confirms it, our Zoho setup, development and support hours cost QAR 200 instead of QAR 250. Qatar has no VAT, so that is the full hourly price. The Riyada card route, which ignores company age, applies in Oman only.
How long does the startup rate last?
The startup rate covers your first project with us, for one year, and applies to our services only: Zoho setup, development and support, and Google Workspace setup and training. Licences stay at the vendor's list price throughout. Your quote in QAR shows the hours at the startup rate, so you know your costs before work starts.
Which startup package should we choose?
Choose the 5-hour quick start, QAR 1,000 at the startup rate, if you need basic setup and business email on your domain. Choose the 20-hour multi-app setup, QAR 4,000, for basic configuration of up to five applications, such as Zoho Books, Zoho CRM and Zoho POS. A full basic setup typically takes about 25 hours, and we quote bigger needs. Qatar has no VAT; licences are extra.
Can we start with email only?
Yes. Many Qatari startups begin with Zoho Workplace for business email on their own domain and add Zoho Books when they send their first invoice. Email still needs setup: the domain, mailboxes and SPF, DKIM and DMARC records. You can move to Zoho One later and keep the same email addresses.
Is Zoho POS part of Zoho One?
No. Zoho POS is a separate Zoho subscription and is not included in Zoho One. Shops, cafés and outlets in Qatar add Zoho POS on top of Zoho One or Zoho Books, and we connect it so counter sales reach your books. We size the POS licences to your outlets and counters before you buy.
Should we choose Google Workspace or Zoho Workplace?
Choose Zoho Workplace if you want email in the same account as Zoho Books and Zoho CRM, or plan to move to Zoho One. Choose Google Workspace if your team already works in Gmail, Docs and Meet. Both connect to Zoho CRM. As a Zoho Authorized Partner and Google Cloud Premier Partner, we recommend whichever suits your team.
Do the Zoho apps work in Arabic?
Yes. Zoho CRM and Zoho Desk support Arabic, Zoho Books produces invoices in Arabic and English, and Zoho Mail supports Arabic too. Our Doha team trains your staff in English or Arabic and supports you in both languages, Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm GST.
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Talk to our Doha team about your startup
Send your commercial registration and the size of your team, and we will recommend a package with a QAR quote at the startup rate.
Call an office
- Doha+974 7471 2837
- Dubai+971 4 447 5814
- Muscat+968 2200 6677
Support: Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm GST