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The Company Purchase Agreement is a crucial document used in Qatar for business acquisitions and corporate transactions. It serves as the primary legal instrument for transferring ownership of a company, whether through share purchase or asset acquisition. This agreement must comply with Qatar's Commercial Companies Law No. 11 of 2015 and related regulations, including foreign investment restrictions where applicable. The document typically includes detailed provisions covering purchase price mechanisms, warranties, indemnities, conditions precedent, and completion requirements. It's particularly important in Qatar's rapidly developing economy where business transfers must navigate specific local ownership requirements, commercial registration procedures, and sector-specific regulations. The agreement should be drafted to account for both Qatar's civil law system and any specific requirements of regulatory bodies such as the Qatar Financial Centre Authority or Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

1. Parties: Identification of the seller(s) and buyer(s), including full legal names and registration details

2. Background: Context of the transaction, description of the target company, and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defined terms used throughout the agreement and rules of interpretation

4. Sale and Purchase: Core transaction terms including what is being sold and purchased

5. Purchase Price: Consideration amount, payment terms, and any price adjustment mechanisms

6. Conditions Precedent: Prerequisites that must be satisfied before completion can occur

7. Pre-Completion Obligations: Parties' obligations between signing and completion, including conduct of business requirements

8. Completion: Mechanics of closing, including timing, location, and actions required

9. Warranties: Seller's representations and warranties about the business and company

10. Limitations on Liability: Caps, thresholds, and time limits on warranty claims and other liabilities

11. Tax Covenants: Specific provisions relating to tax liabilities and indemnities

12. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding transaction and business information confidentiality

13. Announcements: Requirements for public statements about the transaction

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Qatar law as governing law and dispute resolution provisions

15. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, and entire agreement