Qatar launches unified gateway for economic zone companies
Qatar opened The Companies House on 17 September 2026 as a single registration and licensing hub for all businesses operating within the country's four special economic zones. The platform consolidates operations previously scattered across separate
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Qatar: GTA introduces electronic analysis certificate process for sweetened drinks
Qatar’s General Tax Authority will approve analysis certificates required for the registration of sweetened drinks electronically through the Dhareeba platform from 1 November 2026, removing the need for taxpayers to attach the certificates
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Qatar: GTA publishes six Pillar Two decisions establishing minimum tax compliance framework
Qatar published six General Tax Authority (GTA) decisions in Issue 14 of the Official Gazette on 27 August 2026, setting out rules for implementing the Pillar Two global minimum tax framework. A primary focus is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs'
See MoreQatar, Egypt sign customs mutual assistance agreement
Qatar and Egypt have signed four agreements covering customs cooperation, regulatory work, development and health cooperation, including a grant to establish the HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani Hospital in Sohag, Egypt. The agreements
See MoreGrenada, Qatar to negotiate income tax treaty
Officials from Grenada and Qatar met on 18 August 2026 to discuss bilateral relations, including negotiations toward the eventual signing of a double taxation agreement (DTA) as part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral economic and investment
See MoreQatar: GTA launches online meeting booking service through the Dhareeba platform
Qatar’s tax authority (GTA) has announced on 12 August 2026 the launch of its online meeting booking service through the Dhareeba Platform, as a new step in the Authority’s digital transformation journey to develop communication channels with
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Estonia, Qatar income tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Estonia and Qatar entered into force on 26 June 2026. The treaty was signed on 7 March 2024 and applies to Estonian income tax and Qatar income tax and corporation tax. Dividends are subject to a 0% withholding
See MoreQatar: GTA announces significant increase in tax compliance as tax return filing rate reaches 90% for the 2025 tax year
Qatar’s tax authority, the General Tax Authority (GTA), announced on 6 August 2026 that the taxpayer compliance rate for filing tax returns for the 2025 tax year reached 90%, representing an increase of 13.9% compared with the 2024 tax year. This
See MoreQatar: GTA opens registration for global, domestic minimum tax (Pillar Two) on Dhareeba platform
Qatar’s General Tax Authority has announced the launch of the Global and Domestic Minimum Tax (Pillar Two) Registration Service through the Dhareeba platform on 2 August 2026. The GTA invites multinational enterprise (MNE) groups that fall
See MoreQatar ratifies income tax treaty with the UAE
Qatar has ratified the income and capital tax treaty with the UAE through Decree No. (39) of 2026, published in the Official Gazette on 25 June 2026. The treaty covers income taxes in both Qatar and the UAE, includes a mutual agreement
See MoreQatar, Kuwait income, capital tax treaty enters into force
The Qatar General Tax Authority announced that the income and capital tax treaty with Kuwait entered into force on 6 October 2025. Signed on 1 June 2025, the agreement applies to Kuwaiti income taxes as well as Qatar's income tax and corporate
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Uruguay: Senate approves income tax treaty with Qatar
The Uruguayan Senate approved the income tax treaty with Qatar on 7 July 2026. The treaty applies to Qatari income tax and corporate tax. On the Uruguayan side, it covers income tax on economic activities, personal income tax, non-resident income
See MoreQatar: GTA implements sugar-tiered excise tax on sweetened beverages from July 2026
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced the implementation of a new Excise Tax mechanism on Sweetened Drinks, effective 6 July 2026, based on a Tiered Volumetric Model under which the applicable tax is calculated according to the amount
See MoreQatar: GTA Launches tax certification programme to develop national competencies
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced, on 16 June 2026, the launch of the nationally recognised Certified Tax Specialist Programme, aimed at developing national competencies and strengthening the capabilities of tax professionals,
See MoreQatar: Cabinet approves draft law on e-invoicing
Qatar’s Cabinet has approved a draft law on E-invoicing and its executive regulations, according to a release from the Qatar News Agency on 6 May 2026. Prepared by the Ministry of Finance in coordination with the General Tax Authority (GTA),
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Qatar, Austria sign amendment to certain provisions of double taxation treaty
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced on 3 May 2026 that Qatar and Austria signed an amendment to certain provisions of the agreement on the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income
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Qatar signs amending protocol to income, capital tax treaty with Austria
The Qatar General Tax Authority has announced the signing of an amending protocol to the 2010 income and capital tax treaty with Austria on 3 May 2026. Key revisions include the redrafting of Article 8 on international maritime and air transport,
See MoreQatar: GTA extends tax return submission deadline for the 2025 tax year
Qatar’s General Tax Authority announced, on 22 April 2026, an extension of the deadline for submitting the tax return for the 2025 tax year. The new deadline is set for 30 June 2026. The initiative aims to support taxpayers and enhance tax
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