Qatar has introduced key amendments to its Commercial Law, effective April 2024, to address issues related to cheque payments. The new provisions require banks to make partial payments to cheque holders, even if there are insufficient funds in the payer’s account while giving holders the option to decline. Cheque holders

The General Tax Authority (GTA) in Qatar has introduced a significant update to withholding tax (WHT) compliance, making contract declaration through the Dhareeba portal mandatory before filing WHT returns. This change directly impacts how businesses in Qatar manage tax reporting—especially those dealing with non-resident service providers. Understanding this new requirement

Qatar’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has introduced stricter compliance requirements mandating digital system integration and real-time inventory tracking for businesses operating in Qatar. These new rules are part of Qatar’s broader push toward digital compliance, financial transparency, and regulatory control. Businesses that fail to align with these requirements

For many small and medium-sized businesses in Qatar, managing accounting internally often starts as a cost-saving decision. In the early stages, handling invoices, expenses, and basic bookkeeping may seem manageable. However, as the business grows, this approach can become increasingly inefficient and risky. Accounting is not just about recording numbers,

Qatar boosts business support to strengthen its position as one of the most business-friendly destinations in the region, introducing a series of support measures aimed at protecting investors, supporting companies, and maintaining economic stability. At a time when regional pressure is creating uncertainty for businesses, Qatar’s latest business support initiatives