Incentives in Doha
CityCalc Insight
The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) is a common law jurisdiction with its own courts — structurally equivalent to DIFC and ADGM but often under-utilised by international firms who default to Dubai.
QFC Corporate Tax0% on qualifying profitsindicative
Personal Income TaxNoneindicative
Mainland Corporate Tax10%indicative
Profit Repatriation100% unrestrictedindicative
| QFC Benefits | Own courts, English common law, 0% tax on qualifying profits, 100% repatriation |
|---|---|
| Foreign Ownership | 100% in QFC; most mainland sectors now permitted |
| Corporate Income Tax | 10% on foreign-owned share Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries |
| Personal Income Tax | None Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries |
| VAT | None yet; 5% anticipated under GCC framework Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries |
| Recent Tax Developments | A Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT) is effective from 1 Jan 2025 for large multinationals; a 2.5% social/sport levy applies to listed companies. Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries |
| Free Zone: QFC | Up to 100% foreign ownership; 100% repatriation of profits; 10% corporate tax on locally sourced profits Source: Qatar Financial Centre Authority |