- Qatar issued Cabinet Decisions No. 30/2026 and No. 31/2026, effective 17 September 2026, amending the Excise Tax Law Executive Regulations and updating the schedules/HS classifications of excisable goods.
- The changes tighten excise compliance by introducing mandatory product registration, revising taxable valuation rules, and updating tax warehouse, refund, registration, and compliance procedures.
- Audit and enforcement powers are strengthened, including clearer rules for tax audits, inspections, information requests, and estimated assessments.
- The classifications and definitions of certain excisable goods were updated, including tobacco products, energy drinks, sweetened beverages, and products convertible into sweetened beverages, with clarified exemptions/exclusions.
- Qatar also issued Amiri Decree No. 45 of 2026, effective 60 days after publication, increasing customs tariffs on selected products, including 18% on certain fresh/chilled chicken and 15% on certain agricultural products.
Source: globaltaxnews.ey.com
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