Kazakhstan’s lower chamber of parliament is currently examining provisions of the new draft Tax Code, which received approval in its first reading on 9 April 2025. These provisions are based on the draft originally issued by the Ministry of

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Industry and Construction has expanded the list of vehicles, agricultural machinery, and related components exempt from VAT. The update, effective from 11 April 2025, adds 21 new categories, including items such as

Qatar has enacted the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) rules through Law No. 22 of 2024, which was published in the Official Gazette on 27 March 2025. Law No. 22 of 2024 amends Income Tax Law No. (24) of 2018 and establishes an Income Inclusion Rule

Norway’s parliament approved the amending protocol to the 2009 income tax treaty with Qatar on 25 March 2025. The protocol, signed on 4 September 2024, is the first amendment to the agreement. It will take effect 30 days after ratification

The National Bank of Kazakhstan (NBK) announced a further increase in the base interest rate from 15.25% to 16.5% on 7 March 2025. The new rate takes effect starting today, 11 March. The Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of

The General Tax Authority (GTA) of Qatar  has announced a four-month extension for submitting tax returns for the fiscal year (FY)  ending 31 December 2024. This announcement was made by the General Tax Authority of Qatar on 9 March