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Qatar’s Pillar Two rules: an overview for multinationals

Amendments to Qatar’s income tax law bring in a 15% minimum effective rate for large groups, on top of the standard 10% corporate tax.

By Gulf Tax DeskGulf Tax NewsroomPublished 13 October 2026 · 4 min read
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Qatar applies a 10% corporate income tax mainly to the foreign-owned share of profits. The new rules add a domestic top-up tax and an income inclusion rule for Qatari-parented groups.

Standard corporate rate: 10%

What it means

The General Tax Authority has issued guidance in stages. Groups should track it for filing formats and safe-harbour relief.

Official sourceQatar General Tax Authority
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