Axiom Consultants & Partners · Doha, Qatar
Accounting and bookkeeping in Qatar
We keep your books right every month, so the audit goes quickly, the tax return is accurate and you know where the business stands. We work in the accounting system you already use.
Axiom Consultants & Partners · DohaCompanies in Qatar must keep proper books, prepare IFRS financial statements and keep records in Qatar for 10 years. Axiom does outsourced bookkeeping, monthly management accounts and payroll through the Wage Protection System, and prepares year-end financial statements ready for the audit and the GTA.
Get a fixed bookkeeping quote
Tell us roughly how many transactions you have a month and we will come back with one fixed monthly fee within a business day.
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Key facts
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Accounting framework | IFRS |
| Language for GTA filing | Financial statements in Arabic (tax years from 2020) |
| Record keeping | Books and documents kept at the place of business in Qatar for 10 years |
| Penalty for no proper books | QAR 30,000 |
| Legal reserve (LLC) | 10% of net profit until it reaches half the capital |
| Salaries | Paid through the Wage Protection System (WPS) via approved banks |
Our accounting services
Bookkeeping and outsourced accounting
Day-to-day recording, bank and supplier reconciliations, VAT-free invoicing set-up, and monthly closes, on-site or remote.
Monthly management accounts
P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and a one-page KPI summary, delivered early each month on a date we agree with you.
Year-end and IFRS financial statements
Statements prepared to IFRS, in English and Arabic, with the schedules your auditor will ask for.
Payroll and WPS
Monthly payroll, WPS salary files, end-of-service gratuity accruals and leave balances.
Withholding tax and contract tracking
We flag payments to non-residents that need 5% WHT so the tax team can file on time.
Accounting policies, procedures and costing
Policy manuals, approval workflows, and costing methods (job, standard or activity-based) for contractors, manufacturers and F&B businesses.
Interim CFO and finance team support
Cover for a finance manager on leave, a backlog clean-up, or support during a funding round or audit.
How it works
- Free review of your current books and systems.
- Fixed monthly fee based on transaction volume and scope.
- Monthly close with a checklist you can see.
- Year-end pack handed to your auditor, with the Arabic statements for the GTA.
Why Axiom
- Books kept with the audit in mind. Our accountants know what auditors and the GTA look for, and they keep your records that way from the first month.
- One team looks after your books, your tax and your compliance deadlines.
- Bilingual statements. We prepare the English and Arabic versions ourselves.
Frequently asked questions
Do companies in Qatar have to keep proper books?
Yes. The GTA can fine a company QAR 30,000 for failing to keep accounting books or submit audited accounts, and records must be kept in Qatar for 10 years.
Can Axiom do my books and manage my audit?
Yes. One team keeps your books, manages your audit and files your return.
Which accounting software do you use?
We work in your existing accounting system, including QuickBooks, Zoho Books, Tally and SAP.
What does outsourced accounting cost?
It depends on monthly transactions and payroll size. We quote a fixed monthly fee after a short review.
What is the Wage Protection System?
An electronic salary system run by the Ministry of Labour with Qatar Central Bank, requiring wages to be paid through approved banks so payments can be monitored.
Rules on this page were last checked against official Qatar government sources on 7 October 2026.
Get a fixed monthly quote for your books.
Tell us roughly how many transactions and staff you have, and we'll come back to you.