As part of its commitment to simplify tax procedures, Qatar's General Tax Authority ("GTA") recently announced an extension on the validity of certain tax certificates to facilitate tax compliance.

Qatar's General Tax Authority has introduced new clarifications on capital gains tax, featuring a targeted exemption for intra-group restructuring transactions. These measures aim to streamline corporate reorganisation, improve asset management efficiency, and strengthen the country's investment climate while maintaining transparency in tax obligations.

Qatar's General Tax Authority ("GTA") recently introduced an initiative granting a 100% exemption from financial penalties.

The State of Qatar and the Arab Republic of Egypt recently signed an agreement to eliminate double taxation, particularly in respect of income tax.

On 16 March 2026, Decision of the Council of Ministers No. 4 of 2026 entered into force. The Decision introduces a mechanism allowing the direct application of withholding tax rates under double tax treaties.

Qatar's General Tax Authority ("GTA") announced that the tax filing deadline for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2024, which was April 30, 2025, has been extended by 4 months.

The Qatar General Tax Authority ("GTA") has clarified that a draft law amending some provisions of the Income Tax Law in Qatar applies exclusively to international multinational companies with foreign branches whose annual revenues exceed QR 3 billion.

The Gulf Cooperation Council has come to an agreement on certain issues for a new 5% VAT system in the region by the end of 2018, with certain sectors and vital products exempt from tax.

Individuals and businesses operating in Qatar and the UAE or KSA will benefit from provisions aimed at avoiding double taxation on income earned across borders.

Qatar's General Tax Authority ("GTA") has announced the commencement of the implementation of Chapter Seven (as repealed and re-enacted) of the Income Tax Law issued under Law No. 24 of 2018, as amended.

Qatar's Decree-Law No. 1 of 2024 introduces significant amendments to QatarEnergy's tax framework, fundamentally altering how the national energy company and its subsidiaries are taxed.

The mortality of your employees is not something one usually considers during the day to day running of a business.

On 27 March 2025, the Qatari Ministry of Justice published a new Law No. (22) of 2024, amending certain provisions of the Income Tax Law issued by Law No. (24) of 2018 (the "Law").

On 17th November 2009 His Highness the Deputy of the Emir of Qatar issued Law No. (21) of 2009 concerning the Tax Law to apply to income earned on or after 1st January 2010 (New Tax Law).

Effective from 1 January 2010, Law No.(21) of 2009 (the Tax Law) introduces some major changes to the tax regime in Qatar and replaces Law No.(11) of 1993.

Businesses that import, produce or store excise goods such as tobacco, alcohol and energy drinks in Qatar must now account for excise tax, take commercial decisions on how they will adjust their pricing structures ...

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