GTL Summary:

Article 6 mandates that taxpayers determine their taxable income using accrual accounting principles in accordance with international accounting standards. This ensures that income and expenses are recognised when they are earned or incurred, rather than when cash is exchanged. The law requires adherence to these commercial standards while also considering specific provisions of the Income Tax Law and its Regulations. Taxpayers are strictly prohibited from using alternative accounting methods, such as cash-basis accounting, unless they have received explicit authorization from the General Tax Authority.

Document Type: Tax Law Article
Law: Income Tax Law 24 of 2018
Article Number: 6
Country: πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Qatar
Location: Section 2 - Scope of Taxation › Chapter 3 - Accounting Period
Order: 12
Last updated at: 2026-02-23 12:13:40 UTC

SECTION 2 - SCOPE OF TAXATION

Chapter 3 - Accounting Period

Article 6

The taxpayer determines their taxable income based on accrual accounting principles applied in commercial accounting, in accordance with international accounting standards, while taking into account the provisions of this Law and the Regulation.

The taxpayer is not allowed to use other accounting methods unless they have obtained approval from the Authority.

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