Axiom Consultants & Partners · Doha, Qatar
Tax services in Qatar
We register you with the GTA, file your returns on Dhareeba and get your withholding tax right. When the GTA asks questions, we deal with them. Our Managing Partner signs off every filing.
Tax questions go straight to our tax team at tax@axiom.qa.
Axiom Consultants & Partners · DohaQatar charges 10% corporate income tax on the share of profit owned by non-Qatari, non-GCC partners; petroleum operations pay at least 35%. Payments to non-residents for services carry 5% withholding tax. Every company, even an exempt one, files an annual return on Dhareeba within four months of year-end. Qatar has no VAT.
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Qatar tax at a glance
| Tax | Rate or rule |
|---|---|
| Corporate income tax | 10% of the foreign partners' share of net profit; Qatari and resident GCC share exempt |
| Petroleum operations | At least 35% |
| Withholding tax | 5% on payments to non-residents for services or rights; paid before the 16th of the following month |
| Capital gains | 10% on gains from Qatar real estate or securities (35% if oil-linked); individuals' private disposals generally exempt |
| Excise tax | 100% tobacco, energy drinks and special-purpose goods; sweetened drinks from 6 July 2026: QAR 0.77 a litre (5 to 7.99 g sugar per 100 ml) or QAR 1.06 a litre (8 g or more), under 5 g exempt |
| VAT | Not applied in Qatar |
| Personal income tax on salaries | None |
| Tax card | Within 60 days of CR, licence approval or first income |
| Tax return | Within 4 months of year-end; all taxpayers, including exempt ones |
| Audited accounts | Every year for any company with a foreign owner or foreign head office; companies wholly owned by Qatari or resident GCC nationals from QAR 1m capital or QAR 5m income |
| Pillar Two | 15% minimum tax for groups with EUR 750m+ revenue; initial registration by 2 November 2026 |
Our tax services
Tax card registration
Registration on Dhareeba, Tax Identification Number, updates when ownership, activity or address changes (you must notify the GTA within 30 days of a change).
Corporate tax returns
Tax computation, adjustments for non-deductible costs, exempt share calculation, and filing with audited financial statements on Dhareeba before the four-month deadline. Simplified returns for small companies wholly owned by Qatari or resident GCC nationals.
Withholding tax
Monthly WHT returns on Dhareeba, contract reviews to spot payments that fall in scope, treaty relief claims, Trusted Entity applications for eligible payers (government entities, financial institutions and QSE-listed companies that meet the GTA's thresholds), which apply treaty rates at source since March 2026, and putting right past under-deductions before the GTA finds them.
Contract notifications
Notifying the GTA, within 30 days, of contracts with non-residents without a permanent establishment in Qatar (any value), and with residents or permanent establishments when the contract is worth QAR 200,000 or more (services) or QAR 500,000 or more (construction and supply). The penalty is QAR 10,000 per contract not notified.
Transfer pricing
Disclosure form with the tax return when related-party transactions exceed QAR 200,000; master file and local file when turnover or assets exceed QAR 50 million and you deal with related parties abroad; benchmarking and policy design.
Pillar Two
Scoping for groups with EUR 750 million+ revenue, Dhareeba registration, DMTT calculations and data readiness.
Excise tax
Registration, warehouse and import procedures, and returns for importers and producers of excise goods.
GTA reviews, audits and objections
We prepare you for GTA queries and tax audits, respond on your behalf, and take objections and appeals through the GTA and the Tax Appeals Committee.
Tax planning and structuring
Structuring ownership, financing and contracts within the law, including the use of Qatar's double tax treaties.
Penalties to avoid
| Failure | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Late tax return | QAR 500 a day, up to QAR 180,000 |
| Exempt company fails to file | QAR 10,000 plus QAR 500 a day, up to QAR 180,000 |
| Late payment of tax | 2% a month, up to the tax due |
| Late registration or failure to notify changes | QAR 20,000 |
| No audited accounts or proper books | QAR 30,000 |
| Contract not notified | QAR 10,000 per contract |
| WHT not withheld | Penalty equal to the tax, plus the tax |
| Incorrect information that reduces tax | 50% of the tax underpaid |
How we work
- Health check. We look at your registration, your last return, your WHT and your contracts, then send you a one-page list of the risks and deadlines we found.
- Calendar. Every deadline for the next 12 months goes into a shared calendar, with a name against each one.
- Prepare and review. Our team prepares the work. Our Managing Partner reviews it and signs it off.
- File and confirm. We file on Dhareeba and send you the submission receipt the same day.
Why Axiom
- Audit management and tax in one team, so your audited accounts and your return are prepared together.
- We know Dhareeba well. We file returns, WHT and notifications on it every month.
- Current, checked guidance. Every rate on our site shows its official source and the date we checked it.
- Arabic in-house. Correspondence with the GTA is in Arabic, and we handle it for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the corporate tax rate in Qatar?
10% on the share of profit owned by non-Qatari, non-GCC partners. Companies wholly owned by Qatari or resident GCC nationals are exempt; petroleum operations pay at least 35%.
Does an exempt Qatari company still file a tax return?
Yes. All taxpayers, including exempt ones, file on Dhareeba. Missing it costs QAR 10,000 plus daily penalties.
What is the withholding tax rate?
5% of the gross payment to a non-resident for services or rights, paid before the 16th of the following month. Dividends are not subject to WHT.
When do I need transfer pricing documentation?
A disclosure form is filed with the return when related-party transactions exceed QAR 200,000. A master file and local file are needed when turnover or assets exceed QAR 50 million and you transact with related parties outside Qatar.
Does Qatar have VAT?
No. The GTA confirms VAT is not applied.
Is personal income tax charged on salaries?
No.
Can you represent us in a GTA audit?
Yes. We handle queries, meetings and objections on your behalf.
Rules on this page were last checked against official Qatar government sources on 7 October 2026.
Get a tax health check.
Book a free call for a tax health check and we'll tell you what needs attention. You can also email our tax team at tax@axiom.qa.