Qatar Tribune, 25 February 2025: The General Tax Authority has unveiled a 100% financial penalty exemption initiative.

Starting on 1 March 2025, the initiative will be available for six months, complying with the relevant rules and regulations.

To be eligible, companies must register on the “Dhareeba Tax Portal” and ensure all taxpayer information is current.

They must also submit all required tax returns and financial statements in line with regulations and commit to maintaining full compliance over the next three years (2026, 2027, and 2028) by timely submission of returns and payment of tax dues.

During the initiative, eligible businesses can apply for penalty exemptions via the Dhareeba Tax Portal.

The General Tax Authority will evaluate applications individually and communicate approval decisions through the applicants’ portal accounts.

Taxpayers are invited to review the comprehensive guidelines available on the Authority’s website, which details the initiative’s conditions, requirements, and application procedures.

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