Qatar law, answered.

Corporate Taxes in Qatar: A Concise Guide for Owners and Investors

Qatar imposes corporate income tax at a flat rate of 10% on net taxable profit under Law No. 24 of 2018. Companies wholly owned by Qatari or GCC nationals are exempt. Oil and gas firms face rates of 35% or higher. Registration with the GTA is mandatory within 60 days.

Qatar Domestic Worker Age Limits: 18 to 60

Qatar law prohibits recruiting domestic workers from abroad who are under 18 or over 60 years old, as set out in Article 5 of the Domestic Workers Law.

Qatar Legal Marriage Age: 18 for Men, 16 for Women

In Qatar, the legal minimum marriage age is 18 for males and 16 for females, and no marriage below these ages can be officially authenticated.

VPNs in Qatar: Legal or Banned? What the Law Says

VPN use is not explicitly banned in Qatar, but using one to conduct or access content that is illegal under Qatar's Cybercrime Law still exposes you to full criminal liability.

Qatar Number Plates: Can You Change, Swap or Lend Them?

Qatar number plates are state property and cannot be changed, lent, or swapped between vehicles under Article 13. Return old plates to the Licensing Authority when selling or scrapping your vehicle.

Salary Increases in Qatar: What the Law Actually Says

Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 does not require private-sector employers to grant annual raises; increases become binding only if the contract or internal regulations provide for them. The minimum wage stands at QAR 1,000 since March 2021.

Medical Commission for Family Visit Visa in Qatar

If you're bringing a spouse, parent, or child to Qatar on a family visit visa and planning to extend their stay or convert the visa, you'll run into the medical commission at some point. Here's what it actually involves, who needs it, and what to expect.

Qatar Income Tax Law: What Applies to Individuals and Companies

Qatar imposes no income tax on individual salaries but taxes commercial profits at 10% for non-Qatari entities. Oil/gas rates reach 35%. Annual returns due within 4 months.