KPMG officials pose for a group photo during the Annual Tax Summit 2026.
Doha, Qatar: KPMG in Qatar successfully hosted its Annual Tax Summit 2026, bringing together finance and tax professionals to explore the latest developments shaping Qatar’s and the region’s tax landscape.
Hosted at Alwadi Hotel Doha – MGallery Collection in Msheireb, the summit served as a forum for comprehensive discussions on a range of topics, including Global Minimum Tax (GMT), recent updates from the General Tax Authority (GTA), transfer pricing, regional tax developments, anticipated value-added tax, excise tax updates, e-invoicing and the growing role of technology in tax.
Haythem Zayed, Partner – Tax, KPMG in Qatar, commenced the Summit with introductory remarks, outlining the agenda, recent tax developments and updates. He highlighted the current Qatari tax landscape and key tax matters affecting businesses in Qatar in 2026 and beyond.
Yousef Abdel-Aziz, Manager – Tax, KPMG in Qatar, provided an update on Dhareeba tax portal, recent changes in processes, tax assessments, audits and settlements, as well as navigating withholding tax and the contract reporting process.
He addressed a range of practical tax issues currently facing taxpayers in Qatar.
Uma Patankar, Associate Director – Tax & Transfer Pricing, KPMG in Qatar, presented the rapidly evolving transfer pricing reviews in Qatar, providing insights on the GTA’s increasing focus on relatedparty transactions and what these changes mean for all taxpayers.
This session also offered guidance to help businesses navigate transfer pricing documentation, reporting and audit readiness.
The event concluded with an interactive Q&A session, giving business and finance leaders the opportunity to voice their needs and seek guidance on navigating the complexities of the tax landscape in
2026.
