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An Addendum To Contract is essential when parties need to modify an existing agreement while maintaining the core structure of their relationship. Under Qatar law, this document serves as a formal amendment to the original contract, requiring careful consideration of both civil law and Sharia principles. It's commonly used when circumstances necessitate changes to specific terms, such as scope, duration, pricing, or deliverables, without requiring a complete contract redraft. The addendum must clearly reference the original agreement, specify the modifications, and ensure compliance with Qatar's legal framework, including the Civil Code (Law No. 22 of 2004) and relevant commercial regulations. This document type is particularly important in Qatar's dynamic business environment, where contract modifications often need to accommodate changing business requirements while maintaining legal certainty.
