Qatar's General Tax Authority ("GTA") recently introduced an initiative granting a 100% exemption from financial penalties. The initiative begins on March 1, 2025 and will be available for a period of six months. Designed to alleviate financial burdens on businesses and to encourage tax compliance, the initiative should also promote business growth.
To qualify for the exemption, companies must register on the GTA's Dhareeba Tax Portal, and ensure that all of their tax data is correct and current. Companies must also submit all necessary tax returns and financial statements in accordance with the tax regulations. Finally, companies are required to pledge to maintain full tax compliance over the next three years (2026-2028) by submitting returns and paying due taxes on time.
The GTA will assess applications through the Dhareeba Tax Portal on a case-by-case basis throughout the six-month period, and communicate approvals through the portal.
