As a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member state, Qatar is expected to introduce a harmonized VAT regime with a standard rate of 5% VAT from January 1, 2019. The introduction of VAT will be a positive step for the country as Qatari firms and institutions will be required to do meticulous planning to run business under the VAT regime.
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