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Pricing contracts for future VAT

Should our contracts mention VAT?

The situation

Qatar has no VAT today but signed the GCC VAT framework and may introduce VAT in future.

The law

  • GCC Unified VAT Agreement (Qatar has not issued a domestic VAT law): Qatar signed the GCC framework but has not implemented VAT as of November 2026

What it means for you

Qatar may introduce VAT in future under the GCC framework. A clause saying prices exclude any VAT that may later apply protects your margin on long contracts. Review contracts longer than one year first.

What to do

  1. Add a future VAT clause to price terms.
  2. Review contracts longer than one year.
  3. Brief the sales team.
  4. Revisit when a law is issued.

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