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Travel
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Qatar introduces new passengers tax at its airports

The new mandatory passenger fees will be implemented starting 1st April and will include tax on security and air freight infrastructure. Passengers arriving, leaving, or transiting through Hamad International Airport…

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Business

Qatar dismisses plans for income tax

The Gulf nation has one of the lowest tax rates in the world. There are currently no plans to impose general income tax in Qatar, President of the General Tax…

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The Round up

The Round Up 1 March 2021

Top stories in Qatar on #TheRoundUp ????????German officials slam ’non-transparent’ Olympics bid ????What could the VAT tax look for you? ????Qatar’s first indoor amusement park ????Top 10 @Netflix shows to…

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Qatar’s VAT tax: What does it mean for you?

Wondering what the potential introduction of the VAT tax in Qatar could look like? Doha News speaks to experts to find out. In 2017, the countries that make up the…

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‘Dhareeba’ tax portal registration extended

Citizens and residents of Qatar can now register for Dhareeba Tax Portal until December 31. The General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced a further extension of the ‘Dhareeba’ Tax Portal…

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IMF: Qatar is postponing new taxes on junk food and alcohol

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: tWo pInK pOSsuMs/Flickr The introduction of new “selective taxes” on fast food, soda, tobacco, alcohol and certain luxury items in Qatar has been pushed…

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Qatar moves one step closer to rolling out VAT, sin taxes

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Omar Chatriwala/Doha News Qatar’s Cabinet has approved draft legislation to implement two new taxes in the country. They include a new selective tax on…

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QDC tells customers to stock up before Qatar raises alcohol tax

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Chantelle D’mello/Doha News Qatar’s only alcohol store is urging customers to take advantage of lower prices while they can, before a new “selective” tax…

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Taxes on junk food, luxury items to be rolled out in Qatar soon

Photo for illustrative purposes only. Credit: Quinn Dombrowski/Flickr A draft law governing new “selective” taxes has been approved by Qatar’s Cabinet and could be implemented as early as April this…

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