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The State of Qatar took part in the 15th meeting of the Committee of Heads and Directors of Tax Administrations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held recently in the State of Kuwait. Qatar's delegation was led by HE President of the General Tax Authority (GTA) Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Jaham Al Kuwari. The meeting addressed several vital topics related to strengthening regional tax cooperation and the exchange of successful experiences among member states. These discussions support the development of integrated tax policies aimed at fostering the region's economies and stimulating the investment environment. Deliberations focused on mechanisms to enhance the efficiency of GCC tax systems through continuous coordination and the modernization of legislative and procedural frameworks. This aims to improve the fairness and transparency of the tax system and advance effective economic integration among the council's nations. The participants also affirmed the importance of periodic meetings in developing institutional capacities in the tax field and aligning tax policies to serve economic diversification programs and contribute to achieving sustainable development across the Gulf states. The General Tax Authority's participation in this meeting reflects its firm commitment to promoting cooperation and its openness to the exchange of knowledge and expertise. This contributes to building a flexible and stimulating tax system for growth and investment and strengthens the position of GCC countries on the global economic map.

The General Tax Authority (GTA) continues its ongoing efforts to facilitate taxpayers’ procedures and ensure the regularity of their tax transactions. As part of these efforts, taxpayers are now able to submit applications for the Financial Penalty Exemption Initiative at 100% directly at the authority’s tower, in addition to receiving support for a range of other tax obligations and services. The services provided during this period include submitting exemption applications, filing objections and settlements, as well as services related to collection, inquiries, sales, and clearances, in addition to technical support for resolving any issues that taxpayers may encounter in the system. Taxpayers can visit the authority’s tower on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8am to 12 noon until December 31, where dedicated teams are available to provide support and assistance, ensuring that transactions are completed easily and efficiently. Taxpayers can also apply electronically via the ‘Dhareeba’ platform to benefit from the initiative. GTA has confirmed that the 100% Financial Penalty Exemption Initiative will continue until December 31, reaffirming its commitment to promoting tax compliance and building a strong and sustainable partnership and trust with all taxpayers.