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Qatar Tribune
2 hours ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
GTA's penalty exemption initiative delivers over QR900 mn in relief
Tribune News Network Doha The General Tax Authority is pleased to report the overwhelmingly positive outcomes of its 100% Financial Penalty Exemption Initiative. This Initiative, in line with the GTA's commitment to easing financial burdens on companies and encouraging voluntary tax compliance, is making the tax system more efficient and transparent, ultimately bolstering the nation's sustainable development plans. Since its commencement on March 1st, the initiative has granted total exemptions over QAR 900 million to 4,000 taxpayers. This significant participation underscores the value taxpayers place on this opportunity provided by the GTA. This initiative empowers companies through smoother compliance with tax laws and regulations. To make it even easier to benefit from this initiative, the Authority has simplified its terms and conditions. Taxpayers now need to complete the registration process on Dhareeba portal, update all their information, submit all required tax returns and financial statements, and pledge to file and pay their taxes on time for the next three years. The Authority will carefully examine all applications submitted within the specified period and will notify applicants of the result through their accounts on the Dhareeba portal. Importantly, the registration deadline for this initiative is August 31, 2025. The General Tax Authority encourages all eligible taxpayers to seize this valuable opportunity to regularize their tax affairs and avoid future penalties. They also can get detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, terms, and procedures through visiting the Authority's official website and the Dhareeba portal or contacting the Unified Call Centre.


Zawya
7 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Qatari-Russian cooperation to promote digitalization, e-invoicing in tax systems
Doha, Qatar: As part of efforts to enhance international cooperation and exchange expertise in tax practices, the General Tax Authority (GTA) organized a joint workshop with the Federal Tax Service of Russia at the GTA headquarters in Doha. A statement by GTA on Wednesday indicated that the workshop focused on enhancing collaboration in key areas such as digitalization, the e-invoicing project, and improving the overall efficiency of tax performance. Senior officials and technical experts from both sides participated in the event. During the main discussion session, both parties explored areas of cooperation, including the scope and outcomes of an ongoing technical assistance project. This initiative supports the GTA's digital transformation strategy and aims to develop its systems into an integrated hub for financial and tax information. The joint workshop provided a platform to exchange best practices in the digitalization of tax systems, aligning with broader efforts to build a modern, technology-driven tax administration. The agenda featured a series of technical presentations and expert-led discussions, with a particular focus on Russia's experience in value-added tax reform and digital innovation. The workshop also included presentations covering strategies for expanding the use of electronic documentation, addressing associated technical and regulatory challenges, and assessing the potential impact of future tax policies on innovation and economic growth. Participants emphasized at the conclusion of the workshop the importance of continued technical cooperation and knowledge exchange to strengthen the resilience of tax systems in both countries and better equip them to respond to future challenges, ultimately contributing to the broader goals of sustainable development. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (


Qatar Tribune
22-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
GTA extends tax certificate validity to ease compliance
Tribune News Network Doha The General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced an extension of the validity period for several key tax certificates, in a move aimed at simplifying tax-related procedures and offering greater support to taxpayers. As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the taxpayer experience, the GTA has extended the validity of the non-objection certificate (NOC) for change of ownership to 180 days, allowing taxpayers additional time to complete relevant transactions. In a significant digital services upgrade, the tax compliance certificate can now be issued through the Dhareeba tax portal, with its validity extended from one month to a full year. This certificate is a crucial document that confirms a taxpayer's compliance with all applicable tax obligations, helping facilitate smoother interactions with public and private entities and boosting investor confidence. The NOC for commercial registration cancellation and the disbursement of dues certificate have also seen an increase in their validity period to 90 days, reducing the need for reapplication and giving taxpayers more time to complete the required steps. The GTA emphasised that these updates are part of a broader commitment to service improvement and digital transformation. All updated certificates and related services are available through the Dhareeba platform, which continues to provide taxpayers with flexible, efficient tools for managing their tax affairs. These enhancements reflect the GTA's strategic objective to foster a more transparent, efficient, and investor-friendly tax environment in Qatar. By reducing administrative burdens and leveraging digital platforms, the Authority aims to further strengthen compliance and support the country's economic diversification goals in line with Qatar NationalVision 2030.


Qatar Tribune
11-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
GTA receives taxpayers for direct support regarding Financial Penalty Exemption Initiative, Simplified Tax Return submission
DOHA: The General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced that it is receiving taxpayers at its headquarters to provide information, and answer inquires related to the Financial Penalty Exemption Initiative, in addition to submitting the Simplified Tax Return. The GTA added that this comes as part of its ongoing efforts to facilitate procedures, reduce burdens, and enhance levels of voluntary compliance. The Authority clarified that this initiative will continue on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays each week, from 8amto 12pm, until August 31, at the GTA Tower. It noted that this step is part of a broader plan aimed at improving the taxpayers' experience and providing more efficient and flexible services. The Authority also provides taxpayers with support and guidance services regarding the Simplified Tax Return, aiming to facilitate the filing procedures and enable them to fulfill their tax obligations accurately and smoothly, thereby increasing transparency and promoting a culture of tax compliance. The Financial Penalty Exemption Initiative is a distinctive initiative aimed at enabling taxpayers to settle their tax status by exempting them from penalties resulting from delays in registration, filing returns, or paying dues. This initiative grants a 100 percent exemption from financial penalties until August 31, subject to a set of terms and conditions. The General Tax Authority reaffirmed its commitment to delivering effective and integrated tax services that support the business environment and contribute to achieving sustainable economic development.


Qatar Tribune
25-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Cabinet-approved tax incentive bolsters national economic competitiveness: GTA president
DOHA: President of the General Tax Authority (GTA), Khalifa bin Jassim Al JahamAl Kuwari, has lauded the Cabinet's endorsement of the draft decision granting a tax advantage on capital gains derived from intra-group corporate restructuring. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Kuwari emphasized that this measure reinforces the strategic thrust of the national economic policy geared toward diversifying the economy, supporting corporate growth, stimulating investment inflows, and bolstering the long-term competitiveness of the national economy. The decision is a strategic step toward forging a flexible and incentivized investment environment by upgrading the tax system to remain competitive and capable of adapting to rapid transformations in the global economy, in alignment with best global practices in this field, he highlighted. Al Kuwari underlined that empowering companies and encouraging them to list on the financial market not only supports their expansion but also constitutes a fundamental pillar in enhancing the appeal of the national economy, attracting foreign investments, and reinforcing confidence in the Qatari market as a stable and secure destination. This step underscores the nation's commitment to promoting the business environment and economic growth, with the Cabinet endorsing a decision that grants a tax advantage on capital gains arising from intra-group corporate restructuring, His Excellency outlined. He explained that the decision seeks to foster a more attractive investment climate by enabling companies to move toward listing on the financial market. It further provides for a capital gains tax exemption on the transfer or exchange of assets within holding companies, as part of sustained efforts to align with international best practices and stimulate sustainable institutional growth. The decision comes in response to the requirements of the Qatari economy, as GTA has remained committed to crystallizing effective solutions that meet the aspirations of the business community and serve the economic and social development goals, Al Kuwari said. He added that this orientation underscores the flexibility of tax policy as a strategic tool to enhance competitiveness in a global market that attracts investments. Overall, GTA underscores its unwavering commitment to supporting policies and initiatives that contribute to upgrading the tax system, fostering the business climate, lending impetus to economic growth, and keeping up with the nation's aspirations toward a sustainable development path rooted in diversity and openness.