Qatar Taxation Sector Research Highlights

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Barbara Henzen, Partner and Head of Tax, KPMG in Qatar: Viewpoint
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In recent years, Qatar has emerged as a significant player in the global economy, driven by its economic transformation and regulatory reforms. The country has made notable progress in diversifying its economy beyond hydrocarbons, with focused efforts on logistics, manufacturing, financial services, tourism and technology sectors. This economic diversification aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030,…

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Qatar enhances business climate through key tax regulations
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Qatar’s tax landscape is rapidly evolving with the introduction of transfer pricing filing requirements in 2020 and a domestic minimum top-up tax (DMTT) for large multinational enterprises, effective from January 1, 2025. These developments reinforce Qatar’s commitment to global tax alignment while maintaining its appeal as an investment destination. Looking ahead, the next major changes include…

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The Report: Qatar 2025: Tax
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Qatar is updating its tax system to align with global standards and attract investment. Key reforms include a 15% global minimum tax for large multinationals starting in 2025, and VAT introduction in 2026. While corporate tax applies mainly to foreign-owned entities, individuals remain exempt from personal income tax. Free zones and the Qatar Financial Centre offer significant tax incentives. New measures…

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The Report: Qatar 2025
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Qatar is channeling its hydrocarbons wealth into long-term economic transformation, with diversification accelerating after the FIFA 2022 World Cup. In 2024 non-oil sectors accounted for over 60% of GDP, led by tourism, logistics and financial services. Strong fiscal buffers, a US dollar peg and prudent management of the $475bn Qatar Investment Authority support macroeconomic stability. Reforms in

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The Report: Qatar 2024
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While known primarily for its vast gas reserves prior to 2010, Qatar’s global profile received a major boost that year when it was chosen to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, leading to a significant increase in infrastructure development throughout the country. Qatar is now leveraging its natural resources to become a knowledge-based, diversified economy, and it is looking to attract greater foreig

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The Report: Qatar 2022
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Qatar’s performance during the Covid-19 pandemic built on the strength of its response to the economic blockade imposed in mid-2017. The economy has been supported by the North Field expansion project, which will increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) production from 77m tonnes per year in 2018 to 110m tonnes per year in 2027, when the project is set to be completed. The development will furthe

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Guide to Qatar's taxation laws
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On December 13, 2018 Qatar repealed the decade-long Income Tax Law (Law No. 21 of 2009) and issued the new Income Tax Law (Law No. 24 of 2018). Executive regulations (ERs) implementing Law No. 24 of 2018 were published on December 11, 2019. Highlights have been prepared based on the ERs accompanying Law No. 24 of 2018. The new ERs contain substantive changes covering the determination of taxable…

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The Report: Qatar 2020: Tax
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Sultan Hassan Al Dosari, Chairman; and Alamgir Khan, Deputy Chairman, Grant Thornton Qatar: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint:Sultan Hassan Al Dosari; and Alamgir Khan Qatar has successfully handled the effects of the embargo imposed on it by neighbouring countries since mid-2017. Authorities have presented a 2020 budget showing five years of high expenditure and a surplus of QR500m ($137.2m). Revenue is unchanged from the 2019 budget, at QR211bn ($57.9bn), while expenditure is forecast to increase by 2%.…

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The Report: Qatar 2020
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As Qatar moves into the new decade it is forging ahead with economic diversification plans in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 while also working to increase the output of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by roughly two-thirds. Indeed, Qatar withdrew from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries at the beginning of 2019 to focus on its gas sector, which produces one-third of the world�

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