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Qatar × Tax & International Structuring
Tax & International Structuring in Qatar
Tax and structuring for businesses, investments and deals that cross borders. In Qatar, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Tax & International Structuring professional in Qatar for you.
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Bring a requirement →Qatar at a glanceGCC
Doha · Tuesday 10 November
19:14
Local time
- Currency
- QAR
- Working week
- Sunday – Thursday
- Dialling code
- +974
- Region
- GCC
What the rules say in Qatar
Tax & International Structuring, the essentials
From the Qatar market guide: the points that matter most for tax & international structuring, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research52% of statements checked against a source24 checked against an official source3 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-197 held back until checked against an official source8 topics include AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed
Income tax is 10% of net income generated in Qatar; in a company with mixed ownership the foreign partner's share of profit is taxed and the Qatari partner's share is exempt.
Companies wholly owned by Qatari or GCC nationals are fully exempt, and GTA guidance also exempts profit shares of GCC nationals resident in Qatar. Activities linked to petroleum operations and petrochemical industries are taxed at a minimum of 35%. The 10% rate is set by Article 9 of Income Tax Law No. 24 of 2018.General Tax Authority (Qatar) · checked 2026-10-19Royalties, interest, commissions and fees for services performed wholly or partly in Qatar, paid to non-residents for activities not connected with a permanent establishment in Qatar, are subject to a final withholding tax of 5% of the gross amount.
Non-resident payees without a permanent establishment in Qatar. The General Tax Authority's current guidance also states a single 5% rate.General Tax Authority (Qatar) · checked 2026-10-19Qatar has not applied value added tax (VAT).
Status as stated by the General Tax Authority when checked in October 2026.General Tax Authority (Qatar) · checked 2026-10-19Excise tax applies at 100% to tobacco products, energy drinks and special purpose goods, and from 6 July 2026 sweetened drinks are taxed by sugar content at QAR 0.77 per litre (5 to 7.99 g per 100 ml) or QAR 1.06 per litre (8 g or more per 100 ml).
The 100% rate is charged on the higher of the standard price or the retail selling price before tax. Drinks with less than 5 g of sugar per 100 ml, and drinks with only artificial sweeteners, are exempt.General Tax Authority (Qatar) · checked 2026-10-19Taxpayers register with the General Tax Authority through the Dhareeba tax portal and obtain a tax identification number.
General Tax Authority (Qatar) · checked 2026-10-19Qatar applies a Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax under its Pillar Two framework for fiscal years beginning on or after 1 January 2025, so in-scope groups generally pay an effective tax rate of at least 15% in Qatar.
Multinational groups with annual revenue above EUR 750 million in two of the last four years.General Tax Authority (Qatar) · checked 2026-10-19
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Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Review the proposed cross-border structure
- 02Identify direct and indirect tax exposures
- 03Consider withholding, treaty and transfer-pricing issues
- 04Coordinate implementation across the relevant jurisdictions
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before tax & international structuring work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
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What clients bring to Tax & International Structuring
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Qatar.
Urgent We've received a tax notice from another country. Do we have to pay?Tax assessments, disputes & managementUrgent We sell online to customers abroad. Do we have to register for their VAT or GST?Tax assessments, disputes & managementUrgent Tax was deducted abroad and again at home. Can we get it back?Payments, FX, digital assets & treasuryUrgent The tax authority wants our transfer pricing documentation. We don't have any.International tax planning & transfer pricingWhat tax filings do we have to make in each country, and when?Tax assessments, disputes & managementHow should we price and invoice customers abroad so we actually get paid?Contracts, commercial disputes & collectionsAt what point do our sales abroad mean we need a local company?International tax planning & transfer pricingShould we reorganise how our regional business is run?International tax planning & transfer pricingCan we centralise finance, HR or IT in one country?International tax planning & transfer pricingHow do we move cash between our companies in different countries?Payments, FX, digital assets & treasury
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