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Article 11 of Qatar’s current tax law, Law No. 21 of 2009, which came into effect on January 1, 2010, has affected foreign corporate and individual taxpayers in Qatar in two major ways. First, Article 11 includes legislation that altered the income tax regime substantially, replacing a variable-rate system with a 10% flat rate for most corporate...

In its Public Information Notice No. 12/7, the International Monetary Fund noted that Qatar’s GDP growth rate is projected to be approximately 6% in 2012, half of which is related to hydrocarbons sales. In line with its effort to lessen its reliance on the oil and gas sector, it is estimated that government investment in large-scale infrastructure...

Promoting development by nurturing a healthy population is enshrined in Qatar’s constitution and is a cornerstone of the government’s long-term development strategy. Under Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030), the state commits to “developing an integrated system for health care, managed according to world-class standards. This system will meet the...

Recent years have been tough going for the global retail sector, and the Gulf region is no exception to this trend. As unemployment has risen, bank credit has dried up and consumer confidence has withered. As a result, retail sales have fallen precipitously. In Qatar, however, things look somewhat brighter. Although growth in the sector has slowed,...

Reform and investment in the education sector is integral to Qatar’s National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030) goals. QNV 2030 defines long-term outcomes for the country and provides a framework within which national strategies and implementation plans can be developed. The national vision addresses major challenges facing Qatar through four interconnected...

Several new laws and regulations were introduced in 2011 and 2012 that will affect businesses operating in Qatar. A brief summary of these new laws and recent regulatory developments is set out here.