With one of the world’s most commanding positions in the global energy industry and a growing role in regional diplomacy, Qatar has seen many returns on the political and economic investments it has made in the past two decades.
Oil and gas production continues to dominate the Algerian economy, accounting for almost all of exports, close to half of government revenue and over a third of GDP. In recent years non-hydrocarbons GDP has outstripped wider economic growth, though this is largely driven by public spending rather than private sector activity.
Articles & Analysis | New rules: Changes to the tax code have had a major impact from The Report: Qatar 2012
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...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Jaber Al Hedfa, Partner, The Advisors RSM from The Report: Qatar 2012
How would unification of financial regulations across the GCC countries benefit investors?