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Prices, in full

Every Price, on One Page

No agency in Qatar publishes what it charges. Rankly does, across every service line, because a price list that covers only the easy services is not really a price list.

Everything below is what Rankly receives. Where a figure is a range, the range reflects real scope differences and the quote names a single number before anything starts.

The 5% withholding tax, in one paragraph

Qatar law puts a 5% deduction on cross-border service invoices, taken by you and paid to the General Tax Authority by the 16th of the following month. Rankly invoices from outside Qatar, so every invoice is grossed up: a published QAR 2,900 arrives as an invoice for QAR 3,053, you withhold QAR 153 and send it to the government, and QAR 2,900 reaches Rankly. You are not paying 5% more to Rankly. You are paying the same, and the tax sits on top where your finance team expects to find it.

Published price2,900QAR a month+5%You invoice at3,053Grossed up, not a surchargeRankly’s margin is unchangedTo the GTA153To Rankly2,900You deduct the 5% and remit it. It is not negotiable and not a margin.Any provider invoicing into Qatar from outside it is subject to the same deduction.
The published retainer grossed up for the 5% withholding tax on a cross-border invoice, and where each part of it lands.Source: Qatar General Tax Authority, current unified rate
The numbers

SEO retainers

Plan QAR / month
Local 2,900
Growth 5,900
Authority 9,900
SEO audit, one-off 4,500
Ecommerce SEO audit, one-off 7,500
Site migration plan and oversight 11,000 to 25,000
Google Business Profile setup 2,200
Consulting 900 per hour

Each tier is broken down on the SEO packages page.

QAR per month, Qatar marketUnder 1,5001,500 to 6,0006,000 to 15,000Above 15,000Localpublished, in QAR, on the siteGrowthpublished, in QAR, on the siteAuthoritypublished, in QAR, on the site1,500 to 6,000: Where most Qatar SME retainers sit6,000 to 15,000: Agencies with an account layerA quote you cannot compare was built not to be compared.
What the Qatar market charges, with the three published retainers marked against it. You cannot plot your own price on a chart like this unless you have published it.Source: Qatar agency pricing, observed in market

Websites and development

Service QAR
Business website build 6,500 to 14,000
Ecommerce website build 14,000 to 28,000
Bilingual Arabic RTL add 35 to 50%
Landing page build 2,200 each
Website speed and Core Web Vitals fix 3,500

Arabic is a genuine cost driver instead of a toggle, so it is priced openly instead of appearing late in a quote. More detail on web design.

Creative and design

Service QAR
Logo only 2,500
Brand identity 6,400
Brand identity with collateral 11,500
Company profile design 4,900
Presentation or pitch deck 3,100
Monthly content kit 3,800 per month
Video editing, short-form 580 per video
Video editing, long-form 2,300 per video
Print or menu design 1,600
Arabic adaptation of existing assets 2,300

Creative comes from a production network Arbaz briefs and reviews. Photography and video are not shot in Qatar by anyone here, so a local shooter joins the job where one is needed. The full list is on the graphic design page.

What it covers

Terms that apply to everything

  • No lock-in

    Thirty days' notice on any retainer, at any time.
  • Price rises apply to new clients only

    Sign at today's figure and that stays your figure.
  • Creative includes two revision rounds

    Further rounds are QAR 350 each, agreed before they start.
  • Source files are released on final payment

  • Printing, installation, photography, videography and licensed stock

    are quoted separately and billed at cost.
  • VAT is not enacted in Qatar

    A 5% rate is widely expected, so contracts carry a clause making it payable in addition if it arrives.
  • No rank guarantees

    , on any plan, at any price.
Questions

Questions we get asked

Why publish any of this?

Because the alternative wastes both sides a fortnight. A published figure lets you decide in two minutes whether this is worth a conversation, and it means nobody is quoted a number based on how their office looked.

Can I combine services?

Yes, and most clients do. A retainer plus a one-off project is the common shape. Combined work is quoted as a single monthly figure rather than stacked line items, so there is one number to approve.

What is not on this page?

Anything requiring a Qatar commercial registration, including government tenders. Printing and fabrication, which stay with a local supplier. Influencer management and on-the-ground content production, which need someone in Doha. Those are referred out rather than marked up quietly.

How do I pay?

Monthly in advance, by bank transfer. Invoices carry the gross-up described above, and the withholding certificate should come back each month for your records.

Working out which of these you need

Send your website and say what you sell. A hand-written mini-audit comes back inside two working days, free, with nothing following it unless you ask.

Nothing on this page needs a meeting to explain.

What clients said

What clients said, word for word

Left at the end of a finished contract, unedited, with the project and the month each one was written.

  • Working with Arbaz has been an absolute pleasure. His expertise in managing our off-page strategy is evident in the tangible results and increased visibility we've achieved. Arbaz is professional, diligent, and consistently goes above and beyond our expectations. He not only understands our goals but also offers insights that add tremendous value to our strategy. I appreciate his proactive approach and clear communication. We feel fortunate to have him as a part of our team and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for top-tier off-page strategy services.

    Off page SEO

    October 2023

    • Professional
    • Clear communicator
    • Accountable for outcomes
    • Solution oriented
  • I had the pleasure of working with Arbaz, an exceptional SEO Specialist who surpassed my expectations. From the start, his professionalism and expertise were evident. He conducted a thorough website audit, developed a tailored strategy, and optimized on-page elements and off-page backlinks. His knowledge of the latest SEO trends and proactive recommendations greatly improved our website's visibility and organic traffic. His ability to collaborate with the content team and implement technical SEO optimizations further solidified their effectiveness. Overall, I highly recommend this SEO Specialist for his remarkable results and dedication to driving business growth.

    SEO specialist, ranking on page one

    June 2023

    • Professional
    • Collaborative
    • Detail oriented
    • Solution oriented
  • We had an amazing work experience with Arbaz in the past, so we decided to rehire him for the SEO dofollow link building for our other websites. He delivered excellent results and met our expectations. He is a highly skilled and reliable SEO expert. We will definitely hire him again for our future projects. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

    Repeat engagement, link building

    September 2023

    • Committed to quality
    • Reliable

Names are withheld. The work was under contract and nobody agreed to appear in Rankly’s marketing.

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Start with the free audit

Three questions, two working days, and a written answer from the person who would do the work. No sales call, no mailing list, nothing automated.

  • Prices published in QAR
  • No lock-in, thirty days’ notice
  • Sunday to Thursday, Qatar hours