Verifying your store is one of the final steps in getting your Salla store ready to operate in Qatar. It also lets you move on to activating online payments for your customers.
The process has four sections: business details, ownership and store management, banking information, and a final review before submission.
What to prepare before you start
Having the right documents ready before you begin makes verification much faster.
Simple rule: Enter every detail exactly as it appears on your official documents. If the wording differs, use the official document version.
How to open store verification
1. From your store home page, find the Continue setting up your store checklist.
2. Next to Verify your store, click Verify.
3. Click Start verifying your store.
The verification form opens with four sections. Complete them in order.
Step 1: Business details
Start with the official information about your business.
Upload your business documents
- Commercial Licence and Summary of commercial registry info - required
- VAT Registration Certificate - optional
- Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, or supporting ownership document where required
If a field shows an error: Correct the information before continuing. For example, remove unsupported symbols from the company name or check that the CR number uses the required format.
Step 2: Ownership and store management
Next, add the people who own and manage the business.
Add each owner
1. Select the number of owners from the list.
2. For each owner, enter the Qatar national ID number in the format 278XXXXXXXX.
3. Upload the Qatar national ID front and back.
4. Upload the owner's passport.
More than one owner: Additional owner sections appear automatically. Upload each person's documents under the correct owner and include all owners shown in the applicable ownership documents.
Add the store manager
If you are the owner, manager, and authorized signatory, select I am the company owner/manager and the authorized signatory.
If someone else manages the store, clear the option and provide:
- Manager ID number
- Manager Qatar national ID - front and back
- Manager passport
Start over: Use Start over only if you want to return to the first step, clear the information you entered, and begin the verification form again.
Step 3: Banking information
Add the Qatari bank account where you will receive your payouts.
1. Select your bank from the list of supported Qatari banks.
2. Enter the account holder name.
3. Enter the IBAN. Qatari IBANs begin with QA.
4. Upload the IBAN certificate.
Before you continue, check that:
- The account holder name matches the IBAN certificate exactly. This is the name shown on the bank document and may be an individual or company name.
- The IBAN entered matches the certificate.
- The certificate is clear and fully readable, with the required information available in English and in Arabic.
- The account is with a Qatari bank and is in QA.
Tip: Copy the IBAN directly from your bank document instead of typing it from memory.
Step 4: Review and submit
The Review Information page shows the information and documents you added in the previous sections.
- Review each section carefully.
- If you spot a mistake, use the edit icon beside that section to correct it.
- When everything is accurate, confirm the declaration and click Submit Application.
Your verification application has now been submitted.
What happens after you submit
Revision requested: You do not need to restart the application. Update only the items highlighted in the verification form, then resubmit.
Common verification issues
Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need to verify my store in Qatar?
Prepare a valid Commercial Licence and Summary of commercial registry info, ownership documents where required, Qatar national ID front and back, and passport for each owner (If you are a Qatari resident; if not, use a national ID from the country you reside or the country of origin), and your Qatari IBAN certificate. Add VAT information only if your business is registered for VAT.
Can I start verification before finishing the rest of my store setup?
Yes. You can review the requirements, prepare your documents, and submit verification while you complete the rest of your store setup.
What types of bank accounts are accepted when verifying my Qatari store on Salla?
Only business bank accounts are accepted.
Do I need to add all business owners?
Yes. Add the number of owners required by the verification form and provide the requested documents for each owner.
What if the store manager is not the owner?
Clear the owner/manager option and enter the manager's ID information, Qatar national ID, and passport separately.
Can I correct information before submitting?
Yes. Use the edit icon on the review page to correct any section before you submit.
What happens if Salla asks me to revise my application?
Reopen verification, update the specific fields highlighted in red, and resubmit.
How long does verification take?
Review time depends on how complete and accurate your submission is. Clear, valid, complete documents help avoid revisions.
What happens after approval?
Your store becomes verified and you can move on to activating the online payment methods available for your Qatari store.
I don’t have a Qatar national ID, what should I upload?
You can upload a valid national ID from your country of residence or country of origin. At minimum, make sure you also provide the identification document used to obtain your trade license as part of your KYC submission.