GTL Summary:

Cabinet Decision No. 39 of 2019, Article 54, requires linked entities to perform and report a 'functional analysis' in their tax returns. This analysis must describe the entity's economic role relative to its affiliates, identifying the specific functions performed, risks undertaken, and the tangible and intangible assets utilized. This documentation provides the Authority with a clear understanding of the value created by the entity, allowing for a more accurate assessment of whether its inter-company pricing aligns with the arm's length principle and the actual economic risks managed.

Document Type: ERS - Executive Regulations
Law: Income Tax Law 24 of 2018
Decision Number: executive-regulations-39-article-54
Year: 2019
Country: πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Qatar
Official Name: Article 54
Last updated at: 2026-02-23 12:13:40 UTC

SECTION 8 - TAX AVOIDANCE

Chapter 2 - Indirect Transfer of Profits between Related Entities

Article 54

Every entity linked to others must perform and report a functional analysis in its tax returns, considering the comparable data available.

The functional analysis should describe the entity's economic position and role relative to its linked entities, identifying the functions performed, potential risks, and both tangible and intangible assets utilized.

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