This guide is the main reference guide to Excise Tax in the State of Qatar. It provides you an overview of the main Excise Tax rules and procedures in Qatar and how to comply with them, along with general guidance with frequent questions you might have. This guide and its contents are not legally binding. New versions to this guide will be published to reflect the required amendments introduced by the General Tax Authority (“GTA”).

Anyone that is, or expected to, import, produce or store Excise goods should read this guide.

It is intended to read this guide in conjunction with the Excise Tax Law and Executive Regulations issued in the State of Qatar.

You should consider reading this guide if you wish to understand the general rules and features of Excise Tax in the State of Qatar.