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Income tax ranges from
moderate to high in Qatar
INDIVIDUAL TAXATION
Non-resident individuals, other than Qatari and GCC nationals, are taxed only on their business income in Qatar.
INCOME TAX
Income tax is levied on any foreign business entity, whether a legal entity or a natural person, carrying out a business activity in Qatar. A ‘business activity’ is defined as any occupation, profession, service, trade or the execution of a contract or any other business for the purpose of making profit.
Normal business expenses are deductible, and losses may be carried forward for up to three years. Income tax is levied at progressive rates.
INCOME TAX |
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| TAXABLE INCOME QAR (US$) | |
| Up to 100,000 (US$26,663) | |
| 100,001 - 500,000 (US$133,311) | |
| 500,001 – 1,000,000 (US$266,623) | |
| 1,000,001 - 1,500,000 US$399,134) | |
| 1,500,001 - 2,500,000 (US$666,556) | |
| 2,500,001 - 5,000,000 (US$1,333,113) | |
| Over 5,000,000 (US$1,333,113) | |
| Source: Global Property Guide | |
RENTAL INCOME
Leasing property is considered a business activity and rental income is taxed at the standard income tax rates. Income-generating expenses are deductible when computing for the taxable income.
CAPITAL GAINS
Capital gains realized by individuals carrying on a business activity are taxed at the standard income tax rates. Capital gains not related to business activities are not taxable.
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