The Qatari Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) has approved a new implementation mechanism to tighten the export of new imported vehicles until they have been registered for at least one year.
The mechanism, developed in coordination with the General Authority of Customs, aims to enforce Circular No. (3) of 2025. It allows car dealerships and showrooms to export imported vehicles that do not come directly from the manufacturing countries and are therefore not counted within the state’s designated quota of new cars.
In a statement, the ministry said that the mechanism was adopted following a detailed review of the circular’s application, taking into account feedback from stakeholders, commercial car showrooms, and ongoing market developments.
According to the ministry, the measure aims to maintain a balance between supply and demand, prevent unjustified price increases in the local market, and protect consumers, while simultaneously safeguarding the rights of commercial establishments in accordance with Qatar’s Consumer Protection Law.
The ministry confirmed that the export of imported vehicles restrictions outlined in Circular No. (3) of 2025 remain in effect, requiring a vehicle to complete one full year of registration before it can be exported, except in cases covered by the newly approved mechanism.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry called on all car dealerships and showrooms to comply fully with the circular and the new mechanism, warning that legal action will be taken against violators to ensure market stability and consumer protection.
