Qatar

As of 1 November 2026, Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) will implement mandatory electronic testing procedures for sweetened drinks through the Dhareeba e‑portal. The new system integrates directly with laboratories accredited by the Ministry of Public Health, eliminating manual certificate uploads and streamlining product registration under the expanded excise tax regime. This move aligns with

On 6 October 2026, the Supreme Judiciary Council and the General Tax Authority (GTA) signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening institutional integration and developing electronic connectivity between the two entities. The signing ceremony was attended by His Excellency Dr. Hassan bin Lahdan Al Hassan Al Muhannadi, President of the Supreme Judicial Council, and

On 29 September 2026, the State of Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Finance, and the United Republic of Tanzania, represented by its Ministry of Finance, signed an Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance. The agreement was signed by HE

On 21 September 2026, the General Tax Authority (GTA) of Qatar participated in the Fifth International Conference on Fiscal Policies and Economic Development, organized by Qatar University in cooperation with the Authority. The conference, running until 23 September, convenes experts, researchers, international financial institutions, universities, government entities, and consultancy firms under the theme “Tax Transformation:

On 17 September 2026, the State of Qatar and the Russian Federation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on technical cooperation in tax administration. The MoU was signed by H.E. Mr. Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Jaham Al-Kuwari, President of the General Tax Authority, and H.E. Daniil Egorov, Commissioner of the Russian Federal Tax Service. The agreement

On 10 September 2026, the General Tax Authority, in cooperation with relevant authorities, conducted inspection campaigns at commercial establishments to verify compliance with the Excise Tax Law and regulations governing excise goods circulation. The campaign identified violations including sale of tobacco products without approved tax stamps and unauthorized excise goods. More than 200 kilograms of

On 8 September 2026, the General Tax Authority participated in the 17th Meeting of the Committee of Heads and Directors of Tax Administrations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain. H.E. Mr Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Jaham Al-Kuwari headed Qatar’s delegation. The meeting addressed development of tax systems across the

Effective 1 November 2026, the General Tax Authority announced that analysis certificates required for registration of sweetened drinks will be approved electronically through the Dhareeba platform via direct integration with laboratories accredited by the Ministry of Public Health and registered with the Authority. This eliminates manual attachment of certificates. Under the new procedures, taxpayers submit

On 3 September 2026, the General Tax Authority signed Memoranda of Cooperation with Qatar Finance and Business Academy and Qatar University to support development of professional training and qualification programmes in taxation. The agreements were signed by H.E. Mr. Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Jaham Al-Kuwari and Dr. Khalifa Al-Salahi Al-Yafei (QFBA), and by Mr. Ghanim bin

On 3 September 2026, the General Tax Authority celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of over 20 employees who earned the “Tax Specialist” Certificate. The certificate is the first specialized professional certification for tax specialists accredited by the Authority and recognized by international professional bodies. The programme combines specialized knowledge with practical application through