Qatar-Saudi Arabia tax treaty takes effect 1 January 2026
The income tax treaty between Qatar and Saudi Arabia entered into force on 1 January 2025.
Qatar and Saudi Arabia signed an income tax treaty on 30 May 2024.
Withholding tax rates are set at 5% for dividends, 0% interest and 8% royalties, and 8% fees for technical services of a managerial, technical or consultancy nature.
The treaty will come into effect on 1 January 2026.
Earlier, Qatar issued Decree No.1 of 2025, approving the ratification of its income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia on 13 February 2025.
