Kaedah Pendaftaran Komersil Baru di Qatar

Artikel ini mengenal pasti perubahan yang berlaku kepada Undang-undang Pendaftaran Komersil Qatar No. 25 tahun 2005.

Undang-undang ini mengawal proses pendaftaran komersil di Kementerian Ekonomi dan Perdagangan ('Kementerian') untuk orang (sama ada individu atau undang-undang) untuk membolehkan mereka menjalankan aktiviti komersial di Qatar.

Pendaftaran syarikat-syarikat di Qatar sangat penting. Kecuali syarikat perkongsian tertentu, untuk memperoleh kedudukan undang-undang yang sah yang mana semua syarikat yang dikawalselia di bawah Undang-undang Syarikat Komersial mesti didaftarkan pada pendaftaran komersial.

Maklumat syarikat termasuk dalam fungsi daftar perdagangan sebagai perisytiharan dari Kementerian bahawa maklumat tersebut benar dan sah untuk pihak ketiga  uk bergantung. Oleh itu, undang-undang memperuntukkan bahawa apa-apa perubahan yang mempengaruhi aktiviti syarikat, menukar pengurus, pengarah, penandatangan yang diberi kuasa atau pemegang saham akan memerlukan pindaan selanjutnya kepada pendaftaran komersial. Selain itu, sebarang keputusan mahkamah yang dikeluarkan berkenaan dengan status syarikat atau keupayaan untuk melaksanakan obligasi, termasuk, keputusan mahkamah atas penamatan pengurus atau ketidaksempurnaan atau pembubaran lembaga pengarah syarikat (seperti yang baru-baru ini ditambah), juga harus diberitahu kepada pihak berkuasa yang kompeten di Kementerian.

Undang-undang Pendaftaran Komersial kini telah dipinda berdasarkan Undang-undang No. 20 tahun 2014. Pindaan baru-baru ini memperkenalkan sistem yang lebih cekap dari segi penerimaan atau penolakan permohonan pemohon dan proses merayu kepada Kementerian Ekonomi secara langsung di dalam peristiwa penolakan (di bawah permohonan undang-undang terdahulu perlu didengar oleh mahkamah). Ia selanjutnya memperuntukkan penalti yang lebih tinggi sekiranya tidak mematuhi Undang-undang Pendaftaran Komersil.

Pindaan penting di bawah Undang-undang baru

a. Proses permohonan dan pendaftaran

Di bawah Undang-undang baru, Jabatan Pendaftaran Komersil di Kementerian perlu memberi respons kepada permohonan pemohon untuk pendaftaran pada hari yang sama pemohon mengemukakan permohonan itu, dengan syarat ia disokong dengan semua dokumen yang berkaitan (termasuk, antara lain, satu salinan daripada kelulusan nama kementerian oleh Kementerian, surat dari bank yang mengesahkan bahawa modal minimum bagi syarikat sebagaimana yang dikehendaki di bawah Undang-undang Perusahaan Komersial telah disetorkan dengan betul, artikel kelulusan dan pengesahan persatuan). Pemohon juga perlu membayar yuran pendaftaran yang ditentukan oleh skop aktiviti syarikat.

Sekiranya Kementerian menolak permohonan itu atau tidak meluluskannya pada hari yang sama, ia sepatutnya memberikan sebab untuk keputusannya. Undang-undang itu memberi kuasa kepada Menteri Ekonomi dan Perdagangan (bertentangan dengan mahkamah yang kompeten sebelum undang-undang dipinda) untuk menerima atau menolak rayuan keputusan Kementerian dalam tempoh 15 hari selepas tarikh rayuan. Keputusan menteri dalam hal ini adalah muktamad.

b. Kesahan pendaftaran komersil

Sebelum pindaan undang-undang baru-baru ini, pendaftaran komersial boleh diperolehi untuk tempoh antara satu tahun hingga lima tahun. Walau bagaimanapun, di bawah Undang-undang baru, pendaftaran komersial hanya boleh sah untuk satu tahun boleh diperbaharui tiga puluh hari sebelum tarikh tamat tempoh yang dinyatakan pada pendaftaran komersial. Kementerian mempunyai hak untuk memadamkan pendaftaran seseorang jika proses pembaharuan tidak selesai dalam tempoh 90 hari dari tarikh orang berkenaan diberitahu tentang keperluan memperbaharui pendaftaran komersial. Pendaftaran semula dibenarkan mengikut budi bicara Kementerian, dan hanya selepas yuran pendaftaran telah dibayar dari tarikh pendaftaran komersil sepatutnya diperbaharui atau pada masa tamatnya.

c. Cawangan

Undang-undang, sebagaimana yang dipinda, menghendaki cawangan yang diperbadankan di Qatar untuk (i) memegang nama sebenar syarikat induk tanpa sebarang pengubahsuaian; dan (ii) memastikan aktiviti komersil yang disebutkan dalam pendaftaran komersial cawangan adalah sama seperti aktiviti yang disenaraikan dalam dokumen penggabungan syarikat utama. Undang-undang selanjutnya memperuntukkan bahawa cawangan tidak dianggap sebagai entiti undang-undang yang berasingan dari syarikat utama. Pengendali cawangan akan mempunyai tempoh tangguh enam bulan dari tarikh Undang-undang berkuat kuasa untuk mematuhi Undang-Undang.

Perlu diperhatikan bahwa Pasal 3 Undang-Undang Nomor 13 Tahun 2000 ('Undang-Undang Investasi Asing') mengizinkan perusahaan asing membuka kantor cabang di Qatar jika perusahaan tersebut diberikan kontrak atau proyek tertentu yang menyumbang kepada kepentingan awam.

d. Pindaan lain di bawah Undang-undang

Sejak penerbitan asal Undang-Undang ini pada tahun 2005, Undang-undang menghendaki setiap orang yang didaftarkan dalam pendaftaran komersial untuk menulis, dalam bahasa Arab, nama komersil dan nombor pendaftarannya di premis komersial dan semua surat-menyurat dan dokumen komersial yang digunakan oleh orang itu (Perkara 6 ). Pindaan kepada Undang-Undang ini telah meningkatkan penalti kewangan untuk melanggar Perkara 6 dari QAR 10,000 hingga QAR 50,000. Walau bagaimanapun, tidak seperti Undang-undang 2005, pindaan itu tidak memperuntukkan hukuman jenayah kerana melanggar syarat.

Pindaan juga dibuat kepada penalti yang terpakai kepada seseorang (i) mengendalikan premis komersial tanpa didaftarkan dalam Pendaftaran Komersil, (ii) menyalahgunakan atau membenarkan orang lain untuk menyalah guna pendaftaran komersial, atau (iii) menyediakan Kementerian dengan palsu atau dokumen yang salah untuk didaftarkan dan mendapatkan pendaftaran komersial. Penalti bagi pelanggaran tersebut boleh didenda sehingga QAR 200,000 dan / atau enam bulan penjara. Sebagai tambahan kepada penalti-penalti ini, mahkamah yang kompeten boleh mengeluarkan perintah untuk menggantung kegiatan perusahaan untuk suatu tempoh tidak melebihi satu tahun, atau untuk menutup premis perniagaan atau untuk membatalkan pendaftaran syarikat.

Kesimpulannya

Undang-undang ini nampaknya telah direka untuk mempercepat prosedur pendaftaran dan pembaharuan sebagai tindak balas kepada tuntutan daripada komuniti perniagaan. Ia mencapai ini dalam beberapa cara, termasuk menghapuskan keperluan untuk pergi ke mahkamah untuk merayu keputusan pendaftaran. Sekarang permohonan tersebut didengar oleh Menteri Ekonomi dan Perdagangan, yang akan menjadi proses yang lebih efisien sebagaimana Menteri harus memutuskan permohonan dalam masa 15 hari setelah menerimanya.

Undang-undang ini akan berkuatkuasa pada tarikh ia diterbitkan dalam Warta Rasmi. Setelah itu, orang (individu dan syarikat) yang didaftarkan dalam pendaftaran komersil sebelum tarikh undang-undang berkuatkuasa, akan mempunyai tempoh enam bulan untuk mematuhi Undang-undang ini, melainkan jika tempoh tersebut dilanjutkan oleh keputusan Menteri. Kementerian Ekonomi dan Perdagangan akan bertanggungjawab untuk memastikan undang-undang dilaksanakan dari segi pematuhan dengan Undang-undang oleh Kementerian dan orang berdaftar, setakat yang terpakai kepada masing-masing.

Lump sum based on BQ with exclusions

The details shown on the Drawings shall prevail over the descriptions given in the Bills of Quantities. Based on this the drawing takes precedence over the BoQ, thus the Contractor should have priced based on the drawing.

"Let's Agree to Disagree." I Don't Agree to That….So what?

The term "agree to disagree" or "agreeing to disagree" is a phrase in English referring to the resolution of a conflict (usually a debate or quarrel) whereby all parties tolerate but do not accept the opposing position(s).

During negotiation with regards to the claims by the Contractor the argumentation can get tiresome. Every parties wanted to win the argument and what most important certain basis need to be adapted. I have experience a lot of this matter the entire project that I were involved.

Against, for me; I also go back to the basic. Always put the principle in the upmost position and any argument could be settled.  Walk through the basis step by step and understand the situation and then only one could make any decision with sound mind.

The best response to this, and here I really don't think I'm guilty of overambitious optimism, is to identify and clarify what the point at issue really is, and to concertedly stay conscious of the fact that people are not their individual beliefs, and that it is alright to have been wrong about facts. If people can manage that, they can have disagreements without conflict. Or, they can achieve the same effect if they simply accept that conflict is not necessarily bad so long as it ends and has a reasonable expectation of getting somewhere.
But most people are not so high-minded. Much of the time, people simply want to bury the hatchet (which is perfectly well admirable, except that a disagreement is really a lot more like a land mine than a hatchet in that regard).

So they resort to the old chestnut of "Why don't we agree to disagree." (I neglect to use a question mark because it is never said with that inflection. It is not really a question, it is a demand, and a cravenly presented one at that. Impolite, really.)

But it's rather anticlimactic, isn't it? I am reminded of a joke: "There are two types of people: those who don't need closure."

In fact, the nature of disagreements, if they are genuine disagreements is that we disagree whether we assent to it or not. To disagree, at least two people must have at least two beliefs, and those beliefs must be incompatible.

Things are incompatible by virtue of their containing a contradiction. Contradictions are endemic to the concepts themselves. If I happen to believe that all school buses are red, and you believe that they are all yellow, our agreeing to disagree affects the facts that we have incompatible views not at all.

Not to be overly literal. I know that people who say this don't think that it really settles the discussion. They want merely to avoid conflict. But it is the height of bad manners to not only interrupt somebody, but also to interrupt them to tell them that they can not and may not go on expressing themselves, lest they offend the holy rules of social grace and the satisfy the insane need of the un-argumentative to "keep everyone happy".

Who, anyway, is the graceless and conflicted one in the situation, he who happens to have an opinion which is conceptually incompatible with someone else's, or he who would rather censor a discussion than be challenged?

The dissonance that goes with disagreement is a tension, sure. But it is certainly better to relieve a tension than to ignore it. At the end, the best would let parties put their case and get the experts to review and be the judge.

Tips on Career Success Abroad – Indonesia Experience

Point 1. Must Have Confidence and Mental Strong

Global careers are not the same as careers in the domestic environment, because the environment you are in area the global arena. Do not equate the nature and attitude of the people there with in Indonesia because it is so much different. Therefore you need a lot of adapting to new things and mental strength needed to survive. Understand the human relation aspects of the local vis-à-vis the local culture, rules and regulations.

Point 2. Do not Be A Tourist

You need to remember, living and working abroad is not the same as fooling around spending time to travel to the country. There are demands and different responsibilities if you are working in a foreign country. You have to be smart and agile in order to make progress quickly. If you like it, then your boss or co-worker you will see your abilities and of course they will give a reward after what you do well.

Point 3. Equation Degrees

Abroad someone older or senior does not automatically earn respect. For example, in the office to call the boss enough to use her first name only. If the boss name Yanto Agus, Pak Agus enough not to add Mr. or become Mr. Agus. Respect is earned, not given = respect comes from a positive contribution instead of rank or age alone.

If you have questions or concerns please do not ashamed to say it, even if you are young or junior. That seniors will not feel threatened by a proactive attitude, they actually appreciate your bold attitude.

Point 4. Do not Doubt Make Decisions

If you recruited on foreign companies, of course, they really appreciate the skills and experience you. For that, it is natural if the company wants to offer a productive and contributing to the company. Therefore, take decisions and set priorities company quickly and precisely. You have to work more productively and do not delay - postpone the work, automatically your career abroad will shine quickly.

Points 5. Follow Training

Do not rely on the capabilities that you already have today. Global careers means you must continue to hone skills, innovate and keep abreast of the industry in which you work. Follow the training activities or seminars are always held every month. Continue to strengthen the competence of self in order to compete globally.

Points 6. Develop Yourself and Honest If Not Know

Feel free to continue to learn anything that can develop yourselves, and do not be afraid says the answer "I do not know". Even those well-to honestly admit their limitations without a sense of doubt or shame. For that, you can learn the local language or words to make it easier to know about different cultures, procedures and learn cross-cultural management.

Honesty about his own limitations actually admired people there. If you do not have an answer please respond with "I do not know, I'll find the answer for you" or when in doubt, answer "I think the reason is this, but this is all just my speculation only".

Points 7. Obey Rules

In some foreign countries, they have a very good database or otherwise even very bad. Both require accuracy to draw up personal documents such as, immigration, taxes and permits live well. Lest they do not abide by the rules, work permits revoked simply because the company was forced to issue a document that is trivial.

The nature of such rules of law, which must be adhered to and, if broken, then there will be sanctions applicable. For that, no matter where you work overseas especially comply with existing rules.

Points 8. Organize Teams With Meticulously

So start the first day in a global company, it's okay if you feel excited. But not necessarily the same for colleagues others. For them, it will be just another day. Your team is the people who will work most closely with you in a professional, as well as helping to adapt the work environment. Make sure you know all the members of the team well.

Indonesian is famous for its hospitality. If you have the opportunity to work in a global company do not eliminate the habit of Indonesian people who are friendly to anyone. With you always smile will give positive energy to the person you have just met, especially your coworkers.

Among the diverse cultures that exist in the world there is no absolute culture better than the others. While living and working abroad, open horizons by studying the local culture and apply the plus side. Do not forget to not forget and also maintain a positive culture of Indonesia.

Contractor takes all ground condition risk?

The following clause was included in the Specification for one of the Project that were being managed by me.

As per the Appendix CC of the 1st Supplemental Agreement described:-

“13. Sub-Clause 1.1.5.5A – Lump Sum Works – means the items of work and good, meterials and services to be supplied hereunder as shown in the Drawings and/or described by the Specification and/or in the Schedule of Prices which are not to re-measured.”


“S4.02 (1)          Soil Information

Any information of the properties of the soil that may be shown on the Drawings or obtained by the Contractor as a result of discussion with the Engineer shall alone not be considered as a sufficient basis for the Contractor's Bid Prices.

The Contractor is responsible for his interpretation of information supplied by the Employer and shall visit the Site and possible Borrow Pits prior to making his Bid and shall ascertain the nature of the soil, its quantity, locations, and suitability to meet the specified requirements.

He shall base his Bid estimates on the Employer's soil data supplemented by his own soil investigations.”

This would mean that the Contractor shall be deemed prior to submitting the Tender to have inspected and examined the Site and/or satisfied itself as to the nature of the ground and subsoil. No claim by the Contractor for additional payment or any extension of time shall be allowed on the ground of misunderstanding or misapprehension of these matters.

There was understandable concern from the contracting community when the first contracts containing this clause were issued for tender.

There are two particular difficulties with this approach:

1. the allocation of risk can be less a reflection that the parties have carried out thorough investigations and are comfortable with what they might encounter (and could price for it accordingly), than of the overriding desire by employers to have fixed prices and certain completion dates, and perhaps of unequal bargaining power; and

2. the bidders are unable to price for the risk with any certainty; any contingency would be guesswork. Ultimately, if the risk does not eventuate the contingency is wasted, and if it did, there would be no certainty that the contingency would be enough, resulting in costs to the project elsewhere (even if simply in legal fees).

This gives a gloss on the truism about allocation of risk, that a project which goes off the rails benefits no one. If your project is going to be late, rights in contract aren’t necessarily going to help; much like Neville Chamberlain returning from Munich in 1938, there is little practical benefit in holding up a piece of paper. Once a project has become a loss maker, most contractors will understandably look for ways to reduce that loss, rather than complete the project as well as the employer might have hoped. A right to sue won’t necessarily help anyone other than the lawyers.

Conversely, where there is considerable, high quality geotechnical information available, the contractor has the skill and the resources to deal with what they might find and all parties are comfortable with what will actually be encountered, this can be a very effective allocation of risk.

Indonesia Fun Fact

When someone says yes, does he or she mean yes or no. Indonesia is a gracious culture that is polite. Wanting to be agreeable and never wanting to embarrass another, the native language Bahasa Indonesia has 12 words that "say yes but really mean no. Unless you are fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, using English or another language will not convey the correct message. Even with a correct translation, though the literal translation for these 12 words would be yes, the culture requires a polite, agreeable response. Since saying no to someone is impolite, don't assume a positive response means you have agreement.

Tips and Tricks How to Deal With Lady Bosses

"She can not be a boss. Too emotional."

"Boss girl was bummer. Acne. Mood can not predict."

"Why the hell take care of the details. The great affair is even too. Basic women!"

So my friends opinion of a female boss. Remarkably, the opinion is not only out of the mouth of the Adam, but also women themselves. They claim to be happy led by the boss man for various reasons including, not moody, rarely bring personal problems to the office, do not micromanage, easy going, lead based on skill, and so forth.

How in my own opinion? Well, I've worked with a female boss sucks but also worked with the fun. I admit that only one of those statements. Many women bosses micromanage. The rest, depending on the woman's own personality. The boss man is also a lot of really acting like a presumption against female boss.

The problem is just one. Men more than women occupy top positions. Until now, no women at the top, then she would be under the spotlight and eventually be compared with the many male boss. Period!

So how to deal with unpleasant female boss?

1. Do not take it personal

     Usually the boss lady moody and irritable, often remarks, comments or scolding that would offend. She will also install soffit line with what comes out of his mouth. Hey, the work is just one part of life. So, do not enter into the heart the words that come out of the mouth of our superiors.

2. Understand the boss

     As a subordinate, we should be able to understand the attitude of our superiors. Their attitude must be a reason, though often the reason is personal. Usually, bad attitude of the boss lady has something to do with her personal problems. Consider carefully how she walked, how his family background, success it with her life partner. If we understand that she has personal problems, plus a huge responsibility on the job, then maybe we can be more tolerant. We will feel more grateful that our conditions better than herself. In the end, we will smile proudly that we can better cope with personal problems so do not bring to the workplace.

3. Deal with it

     She's the boss, and we are subordinate. However she has more power in our appeal. If we want to survive then we must accept the work of her attitude. Silence would be less draining than we are in conflict therewith. Flush the brain and heart to more important things such as the work itself.

4. Work for the work not for your boss

     Most people try to work to please her superiors. But when faced with the boss lady sucks, trying to please attitude is the most wrong thing to do. Because usually, they have an extremely high standard. When we were not able to provide appropriate what she wants, then we will be frustrated. So when we work, work as well as possible for our work is not working as well as possible so that The Boss is happy with the results.

5. Speak up

     Than we are complaining about bicycling and how her leadership, delivered directly to our boss personally. Delivers what we do not like and how it affects your performance and other team members. But the condition persists because usually no one wants to call it. It takes courage to say it. Striking a little ego with professionally done nothing wrong. But we must also be prepared if her attitude was more bad or we could be removed from the workplace.

6. Quit

     If all that we have done to no avail and we can not accept the way of leadership, then we should think of other jobs.

Have you apply one of the above? Please let me know on the result.