Qatar ratifies protocol amending tax treaty with Norway
Qatar issued a decree on 13 November 2025 approving the amending protocol to its 2009 income tax treaty with Norway. The protocol, signed on 4 September 2024, is the first amendment to the agreement. It will take effect 30 days after
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Qatar: Tax Authority hosts workshop on tiered excise tax for sweetened beverages
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) announced, 6 October 2025, that they held an introductory workshop on the “Tiered Volume-Based Excise Tax Model” for sugar-sweetened beverages, bringing together representatives from various companies in
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New tax treaty between India, Qatar enters into force
The treaty became effective upon the exchange of ratification instruments and superseded the 1999 tax treaty between the two countries. India issued Notification No. 154/2025/F on 24 October 2025, signaling that the updated income tax treaty
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Kuwait ratifies income tax treaty with Qatar
The agreement seeks to eliminate double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two nations. Kuwait issued Decree-Law No. 142 of 2025 on 5 October 2025, as published in the Official Gazette, officially ratifying its income tax treaty with
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Qatar: General Tax Authority extends submission period for 100% Financial Penalty Exemption Initiative until end of 2025
The extension is in response to the growing interest in benefiting from the initiative, and in line with the Authority’s commitment to supporting taxpayers and enabling them to regularise their status. The General Tax Authority announced the
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Tanzania, Qatar conclude negotiations for DTA
The talks, hosted by the Tanzanian Embassy and Qatar’s General Tax Authority, aimed to prevent double taxation and strengthen measures against tax avoidance and evasion between the two nations. Tanzania and Qatar completed the third round of
See MoreQatar, Saudi Arabia income tax treaty comes into effect
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
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Qatar, Kuwait sign income tax treaty
Qatar and Kuwait have signed an income tax treaty aimed at preventing double taxation. Qatar and Kuwait signed their first income tax treaty on 1 June 2025. The agreement seeks to establish a comprehensive legal framework to prevent double
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Qatar approves tax exemption on capital gains from group restructuring
Qatar has approved a tax exemption on capital gains from group restructurings, aiming to boost investment, support business growth, and enhance economic competitiveness. Qatar’s General Tax Authority announced its support for the Cabinet’s
See MoreIvory Coast: National Assembly ratifies income tax treaty with Qatar
Ivory Coast’s National Assembly approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Qatar on 21 May 2025, following earlier approval by the Council of Ministers in 2024. Ivory Coast’s National Assembly has approved the ratification of the
See MoreQatar introduces Pillar Two global minimum tax rules
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
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Norway: Parliament approves amending protocol to tax treaty with Qatar
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
See MoreQatar: GTA announces an extension of the tax return filing period for the FY 2024
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
See MoreQatar ratifies income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia
Qatar issued Decree No.1 of 2025, approving the ratification of its income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia on 13 February 2025. Earlier, Qatar and Saudi Arabia signed an income tax treaty on Thursday, 30 May 2024. The treaty, a first of its kind
See MoreQatar launches six month tax penalty exemption initiative
The General Tax Authority of Qatar has announced the launch of a 100% financial penalty exemption initiative, effective from 1 March 2025. Running for six months, this initiative aims to offer relief to taxpayers, reflecting the Authority's
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India, Qatar sign new income tax treaty
India and Qatar signed a new income tax treaty on 18 February 2025. The treaty will become effective upon the exchange of ratification instruments and once in effect, will supersede the 1999 tax treaty between the two countries. This announcement
See MoreMoldova, Qatar to initiate tax treaty negotiations
Moldova’s Minister of Finance, Victoria Belous, met with Qatar’s Ambassador to Moldova, His Excellency Dr. Turki bin Abdullah Zaid Al-Mahmoud, to discuss ways to strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation. This announcement was made by
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UAE: Cabinet approves income tax treaty with Qatar
The Cabinet of Ministers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved the income tax treaty with Qatar On 3 February 2025. Earlier, the Qatar News Agency, in a press release, said that Qatar and the UAE signed an income tax treaty on
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