Tax
From The Report: Qatar 2025
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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 like e-invoicing and enhanced compliance rules aim to boost transparency and efficiency. These changes support Qatar’s broader push for economic diversification under its National Vision 2030.

This chapter contains a viewpoint with Barbara Henzen, Partner and Head of Tax, KPMG in Qatar.

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Overview

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Viewpoint

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