Doha, Qatar, April 4, 2024| As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance tax compliance, the General Tax Authority (GTA) has declared enforcement actions against stores found in violation of Excise Tax laws, following rigorous inspection campaigns conducted jointly with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the General Authority of Customs. Furthering its commitment to public health through robust tax enforcement, the GTA's Anti-Tax Evasion Team, in collaboration with relevant authorities, has taken actions against stores selling tobacco products and derivatives lacking the mandatory Tax Stamps (Tax Seals) as stipulated by the Excise Tax Law, which prohibits trading such products without Tax Stamps. The GTA confiscated non-compliant products and issued notices to the violating stores, initiating the process of legal action against the offenders. The General Tax Authority reaffirms its commitment to monitoring the supply chain for illicit tobacco trade, upholding the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control standards. Furthermore, the GTA affirms its ongoing campaigns against violators and pledges to take legal action against those proven to endanger public health. This crucial effort is conducted in close collaboration with all state agencies to ensure the effective enforcement of laws aimed at combatting tobacco and its derivatives. The GTA is implementing proactive measures to foster voluntary tax compliance and enhance community confidence in the tax system, with the overarching goal of cultivating an environment of greater tax adherence. The GTA urges all taxpayers to strictly comply with the provisions and procedures outlined in the tax laws to avoid any potential legal consequences. The General Tax Authority extends its gratitude to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the General Authority of Customs for their invaluable cooperation in these ongoing campaigns, affirming its commitment to continue taking all necessary measures to enforce laws and protect consumers. The Tax Stamp is a unique and easily recognizable identifier, available in the format of either a physical sticker or a digital code containing encrypted data and is affixed to Excisable Goods. The General Tax Authority initiated the first and second phases of this system in 2022, followed by the third phase at the onset of 2023 within local markets. This phase mandated that all tobacco products and derivatives in local markets must bear Tax Stamps. The GTA's endeavors to combat tobacco align with Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy 2024-2030, which prioritizes enhancing quality of life by reducing smoking prevalence. These efforts are also in harmony with the National Health Strategy, aimed at safeguarding individuals from the hazards of tobacco and its derivatives. This is achieved through imposing taxes on tobacco production and imports, contributing to the overall improvement of public health for all residents of Qatar.

The General Tax Authority has announced the timeframe for the submission of tax returns for the tax year ending on December 31, 2023, and the application window extends from January 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024. The GTA further clarified that all companies with a commercial register or a commercial ‎license must submit a tax return, and this requirement applies irrespective of whether they have ‎engaged in actual commercial activity. Submissions can be made through the Dhareeba tax ‎portal (www.dhareeba.qa), or the Dhareeba Application (the service has been activated for the companies that meet the conditions for submitting a simplified tax return).

As part of the efforts and strategies of the General Tax Authority (GTA) for digital transformation, improving the quality of its services and introducing advanced digital services that link the Authority with taxpayers around the clock, the General Tax Authority officially launched the "Dhareeba" application on Tuesday, December 5. The inauguration took place at the GTA Headquarters in the presence of Mr. Mohamed Hassan Al-Malki, Assistant Undersecretary for Commercial Affairs at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and a select number of GTA staff.

The General Tax Authority announces its community partnership with Qatar University represented by the College of Business and Economics. This partnership is embodied in the delivery of the integrated marketing communications course, which aims to equip students with practical experience and develop skills based on realistic input. Within the framework of this partnership, students presented their marketing and awareness campaigns on the role, mission, and objectives of the General Tax Authority, which is central to supporting the national economy and promoting economic diversification. Additionally on November 30, Qatar University hosted a special event where the participating student groups showcased their awareness campaign presentations and were honored by the Authority's representatives in recognition of their outstanding contributions. It is worth noting that in cooperation with the General Tax Authority, the College of Business and Economics has recently introduced a Minor in Taxation. This initiative is part of the Authority’s efforts to empower the next generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs to equip graduates with this specialization with the essential skills and knowledge to boost national academic excellence, bolster Qatarization efforts, and expand the country's pool of qualified tax professionals, aligning seamlessly with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030.

In order to facilitate procedures and provide more efficient services to business owners

The General Tax Authority has announced the closure of its outlets in the government service centers, and to facilitate the completion of taxpayers’ transactions easily and smoothly; taxpayers can submit a no-objection request to transfer ownership, through Dhareeba portal. This service is dedicated to changing the shares of partners in a (specific) company by selling all or part of the shares to one of the partners registered within the commercial registration, or to new partners. This service is an important connection between the General Tax Authority and its partners from the relevant government agencies and taxpayers, as this service allows taxpayers to calculate and process the various types of tax and it assists them in managing their tax transactions, in accordance with the Qatari tax laws. Dhareeba portal aims to provide the best tax services and have these services available in an effective and accessible way. It helps, taxpayers to electronically manage their transactions, which will contribute to achieve better results in general for the country. Taxpayer can access "Dhareeba" online portal and complete the NOC request and submit two types of NOC requests - change of ownership and tax clearance. In addition, taxpayers can follow up on their queries through the single window at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. For more inquiries, you can call 16565 from within Qatar, and 00974 44069941 from outside Qatar.

In coordination with the relevant authorities, the General Tax Authority (GTA) announced that its Revenue Protection Team has identified tax evasion cases by a group of individuals and companies.

The General Tax Authority announced the completion of tax and customs procedures for the arrival of the first shipment bearing digital tax stamps.

The General Tax Authority has announced the implementation of the Digital Tax Stamp System on excise

he General Tax Authority (GTA) announced that the companies and entities wholly owned by Qataris and other GCC nationals that are exempt from corporate income tax,