GTL Summary:

Cabinet Decision No. 39 of 2019, Article 29, establishes the deadlines for tax return submissions. Standard returns must be filed within four months of the tax year's end. Capital gains returns are due within 30 days of a contract or asset disposal. Special deadlines apply for liquidations, deaths (six months), and legal incompetence. A single return must cover all branches and activities. Signatures from the taxpayer or agent are required, confirming information accuracy. These strict timelines ensure regular and systematic reporting of taxable income and capital gains to the Authority.

Document Type: ERS - Executive Regulations
Law: Income Tax Law 24 of 2018
Decision Number: executive-regulations-39-article-29
Year: 2019
Country: πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Qatar
Official Name: Article 29
Last updated at: 2026-02-23 12:13:40 UTC

SECTION 3 - TAX OBLIGATIONS

Chapter 2 - Tax Returns

Article 29

  1. The tax return specified in Article 11 of the Law must be submitted by resident taxpayers and non-resident taxpayers conducting activities through a permanent establishment in the state within four (4) months from the end of the tax year using the form prepared by the Authority.

  2. The tax return for capital gains must be submitted on the form prepared by the Authority within thirty (30) days from the date of the contract or the disposal of assets, whichever comes first.

  3. A taxpayer whose accounting period differs from the tax year must submit their tax return for this accounting period within four (4) months from the end of the accounting period using the form prepared by the Authority.

  4. A taxpayer conducting activities through multiple branches in the state must submit a single tax return covering the results of all branches and activities.

  5. In the event of business liquidation, the liquidator must submit the tax return within the period specified in clauses (1) and (3) of this Article.

  6. If the taxpayer dies during the tax year, the heirs, estate administrator, or liquidator must submit the tax return within six (6) months from the date of death.

  7. If the taxpayer is a minor or legally incompetent, the guardian, trustee, or custodian must submit the tax return within four (4) months from the end of the tax year.

  8. In case of cessation or transfer of activity, in whole or in part, the obligation to submit the tax return remains until the Authority is notified of the cessation or transfer. The tax return must be submitted within the same legal deadline as the notification.

  9. The tax return must be signed by the taxpayer or their tax agent, with a commitment to the accuracy of the information provided.

  10. In all cases, the taxpayer must submit all documents, records, and information specified by the Authority for each form prepared by the Authority.

Fast-loading version for search engines - Click here for the interactive version