Category: Qatar

Geopolitical shock pushes revenue diversification and fast-tracks tax reform Qatar has resignalled that VAT implementation is moving from policy intention to near-term implementation, with Finance Minister Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari confirming at an IMF discussion that the country plans to introduce VAT “very soon”.

Legislation and IT being readied for state to join Gulf Cooperation Council VAT union The Gulf state of Qatar is making preparations for the introduction of Value Added Tax, with potential 2022 launch. This includes: A recent update of the tax authorities IT backbone Draft