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Accounting Services in Qatar
NovaLedge Advisory provides outsourced accounting services in Qatar — Doha, Lusail, Al Rayyan and the free zones. We support LLCs, branches, QFC-licensed firms and QFZA (Ras Bufontas and Um Alhoul) entities with General Tax Authority (GTA) Corporate Income Tax filings through the Dhareeba portal, Withholding Tax, IFRS-aligned financial statements and Qatarization workforce planning. Our advisors work in Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho Books and Odoo with Arabic-English bilingual documentation.
What we deliver
Accounting services tailored for Qatar
GTA Corporate Income Tax
10% Corporate Income Tax returns for foreign shareholders filed through the Dhareeba portal.
Withholding Tax (WHT)
5% WHT on cross-border services, royalties and interest with monthly GTA filings.
QFC & QFZA Setup
Qatar Financial Centre and Qatar Free Zones (Ras Bufontas / Um Alhoul) incorporation and licensing.
IFRS Financial Statements
IFRS-aligned annual financial statements and audit coordination for GTA and Ministry of Commerce filings.
Payroll & Qatarization
Monthly payroll in QAR, end-of-service benefit provisioning and Qatarization workforce planning.
Bookkeeping in QAR
Cloud bookkeeping and management accounts for contractors, energy services, hospitality and family offices.
Local compliance
General Tax Authority (GTA) & QFC / QFZA — handled end-to-end.
We keep your Qatar filings compliant so you can focus on growing the business. Every deliverable is delivered in QAR with locally-compliant workings.
- ✦ General Tax Authority (GTA) Corporate Income Tax filings via the Dhareeba portal
- ✦ 10% Corporate Income Tax on foreign-owned profits and 5% Withholding Tax on cross-border payments
- ✦ Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and QFZA (Ras Bufontas, Um Alhoul) licensing and reporting
- ✦ IFRS-aligned annual financial statements and audit for Ministry of Commerce filings
- ✦ Qatarization workforce compliance and Ministry of Labour (MOL) filings
Why NovaLedge
Why choose NovaLedge Advisory in Qatar
NovaLedge Advisory blends senior-led delivery with modern cloud tooling so growing businesses in Qatar get the finance function of a large firm — at the price of an outsourced team.
GCC cross-border experience — Qatar, UAE, KSA and Bahrain group structuring
QFC and QFZA licensing experience across services, tech and trading models
Arabic-English bilingual documentation for GTA and Dhareeba filings
Fixed QAR retainers with clear scope
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does Qatar have VAT?
Not yet. Qatar has committed to a GCC-wide VAT framework but has not implemented VAT at the time of writing. We monitor GTA announcements and prepare clients for an eventual rollout so systems and pricing are ready before the effective date.
What Corporate Tax rate applies in Qatar?
The standard Corporate Income Tax rate is 10%, applied to the share of profits attributable to foreign shareholders. Qatari and GCC-owned share profits are generally exempt. Special rates apply to oil, gas and petrochemical activities.
What's the difference between QFC and QFZA?
QFC (Qatar Financial Centre) is an independent legal and regulatory jurisdiction with its own tax rate (10%) targeted at financial and professional services. QFZA (Qatar Free Zones Authority — Ras Bufontas and Um Alhoul) offers 0% tax holidays, 100% foreign ownership and industry-specific incentives. We advise on the right vehicle for your business model.
Do I need to file GTA returns through the Dhareeba portal?
Yes. All Qatari taxpayers must register on Dhareeba and file annual tax returns (and monthly WHT statements where applicable) through the portal. We handle registration, filing preparation and Dhareeba submission.
Which parts of Qatar do you serve?
We serve businesses across Qatar — Doha, Lusail, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Mesaieed, and the Ras Bufontas and Um Alhoul free zones — with remote delivery and Arabic-English documentation.
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