Guide · Corporate tax
Corporate tax in Qatar: rates, deadlines and penalties
Who pays the 10%, who is exempt, when the return is due and what it costs to file late.
Reviewed by the Axiom tax and advisory team · checked against official sources on 7 October 2026
Axiom Consultants & Partners · DohaQatar charges corporate income tax at 10% on the share of taxable profit that belongs to non-Qatari, non-GCC owners. Companies wholly owned by Qatari nationals or GCC nationals resident in Qatar are generally exempt, and petroleum operations pay at least 35%. Returns are due within four months of the year-end, so 30 April for a December year-end, and are filed on the GTA's Dhareeba portal.
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Key facts
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Standard rate | 10% of taxable profit attributable to non-Qatari, non-GCC owners |
| Exempt | The share owned by Qatari nationals and resident GCC nationals |
| Petroleum operations | At least 35% |
| QFC firms | 10% on locally sourced profits, under the QFC tax regime |
| Tax return | Within 4 months of year-end, on Dhareeba, with the tax paid |
| Late filing | QAR 500 a day, up to QAR 180,000 |
| Late payment | 2% of the unpaid tax a month, up to the tax due |
| Tax card | Within 60 days of the CR, licence or first income; QAR 20,000 fine if late |
Who pays corporate tax?
Any company or branch earning income from Qatar pays tax on the part of its profit that belongs to non-Qatari, non-GCC owners. So a company that is 60% Qatari-owned and 40% foreign-owned pays 10% on 40% of its taxable profit, and nothing on the rest.
Who is exempt?
Profit that belongs to Qatari nationals and to GCC nationals resident in Qatar is generally exempt. Being exempt does not take you off the GTA's books, though. Exempt companies still need a tax card, proper accounting records and a return every year.
How do I work out my tax?
Multiply taxable profit by the foreign ownership share, then by 10%. For example, QAR 2,400,000 profit × 49% foreign ownership × 10% = QAR 117,600. Taxable profit is not the same as the profit in your accounts: you add back costs the law does not allow and take off deductions it does. The estimator on this page lets you try it with your own numbers.
When is the return due?
Within four months of the end of the financial year. For a 31 December year-end, the 2026 return and audited financial statements are due by 30 April 2027. The GTA sometimes extends the deadline. When it does, we put it in our Qatar Tax Alerts.
What happens if I file late?
The GTA charges QAR 500 for each day of delay, up to QAR 180,000, plus 2% a month on any unpaid tax. Exempt companies are not let off either: one that misses its return pays QAR 10,000 plus the same daily penalty.
Do I need audited accounts?
Yes, if any owner is foreign or the company is a branch of a foreign company, whatever its size. Companies wholly owned by Qatari or resident GCC nationals need them from QAR 1 million capital or QAR 5 million income. See Do I need an audit in Qatar?
Frequently asked questions
What is the corporate tax rate in Qatar?
10% on the foreign-owned share of taxable profit, and at least 35% for petroleum operations.
Are QFC companies taxed differently?
QFC firms pay 10% on locally sourced profits under the QFC tax regime and file their return within six months of year-end.
Is there personal income tax in Qatar?
No. Salaries are not taxed.
What is a tax card?
Your GTA registration. Companies set up through Qatar Single Window are registered automatically; others register within 60 days.
Does Qatar have VAT?
No. Qatar has not introduced VAT.
Can Axiom file my return?
Yes. We file it on Dhareeba for you, and our team checks the computation before it goes in.
Rules on this page were last checked against official Qatar government sources on 7 October 2026.
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