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President's Message

Guided by the wise vision of HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, the State of Qatar seeks to secure a prosperous future for its current and future generations and achieve sustainable development through an effective economic strategy.

To this end, the General Tax Authority (GTA) actively builds a tax framework that supports sustainable national development, with a focus on optimizing efficiency under a legislative environment firmly grounded in principles of governance and transparency. This endeavor is complemented by adopting the world’s best tax practices and policies to enhance the quality of our tax services.

The General Tax Authority has employed cutting-edge technologies and user-friendly systems to offer a diverse range of services, facilitating tax compliance and promoting economic development. The GTA also endeavors to establish strong cooperative relationships with strategic partners, uniting forces to enhance public awareness about taxes and promote international collaboration in this sector.

The GTA places great importance on upholding institutional values, adopting global best practices and providing our national workforce with the necessary tools and knowledge to lead development initiatives and projects effectively and professionally. These efforts are an integral part of the GTA's strategic plan, aimed at supporting the national economy and establishing a sustainable future for the State of Qatar.

With a firm belief that cooperation and strong relationships built upon mutual trust are key to innovation, progress, and the refinement of our practices, we at the General Tax Authority, warmly welcome suggestions and ideas from all our valued partners.

As we tirelessly tread the path of excellence, we aspire to forge a brilliant future where the seeds we sow through our work bloom into exceptional successes, ultimately furthering the goal of Qatar Vision to lay the foundations for sustainable economic growth.

Ahmed bin Issa Al-Mohannadi

President of the General Tax Authority

Vision

A progressive tax framework to facilitate sustainable national development

Mission

Endorse a culture of voluntary compliance

Drive an efficient tax policy that serves all stakeholders

Leverage innovation and technology to achieve operational excellence

Values

Integrity

Achieving transparency in financial disclosures and investing tax revenues in supporting service and developmental projects that improve society’s living standard

Partnership

Establishing a close cooperation with the different social and economic segments in order to build a solid relationship based on mutual trust

Excellence

Applying the best international practices in taxation and supporting the State’s economic and social objectives, without compromising the living conditions of citizens and residents

About the Authority

The General Tax Authority (GTA) was established by Emiri Decree No. 77 of 2018, with the specific mandate to enforce tax laws, implement tax-related regulations, review and evaluate tax returns, and collect due taxes from taxpayers.

The GTA is the official representative of the State of Qatar in the relevant regional and international organisations and assemblies. In its capacity, the GTA also enters tax treaties with countries worldwide to strengthen economic ties and promote mutual investments.

The cornerstone of the GTA's strategic plan centers on collecting taxes in compliance with applicable laws and regulations while ensuring efficient administrative cost management and enhancing tax services to meet the highest compliance standards.

In executing its strategic plan, the GTA is committed to crafting a resilient tax ecosystem that supports sustainable national development and aligns with international best practices while catalysing economic growth and ensuring fiscal stability. The GTA further seeks to promote a culture of voluntary compliance, anchored by an effective tax policy that caters to all stakeholders' interests and delivers exceptional tax services, leveraging cutting-edge digital solutions and technologies.

Authority's Jurisdictions

Emiri Decree No. 77 of 2018 defines the powers and tasks of the General Tax Authority as follows:

Implementing the provisions of laws, regulations and decisions related to taxes.
Proposing legislative tools and policies related to taxes and expressing opinions pertaining to them.
Preparing all studies, research and reports related to taxes and relevant statistics, in coordination with the competent authorities.
Listing of taxpayers, receiving tax returns from them, and inspecting them.
Assessment and collection of taxes and related financial penalties, in accordance with applicable tax laws, regulations and decisions.
Preparing draft agreements and memorandums of understanding related to taxes and identifying their implications.
Implementing the provisions of tax agreements to which the State is a party, in coordination with the competent authorities, and evaluating their consequences.
Examining taxpayers' objections to tax assessment decisions and notifying them of the decisions in this regard.
Combating tax crimes and taking all necessary measures in accordance with the provisions of the law, in cooperation with the competent authorities.
Developing and providing all relevant electronic (digital) tax services to facilitate taxpayers’ procedures.
Work on promoting a healthy tax culture and voluntary compliance amongst taxpayers.
Follow systems and procedures that reduce administrative costs and facilitate tax compliance.
Representing the State in regional and international conferences and meetings in the tax field, in coordination with the competent authorities.