On 7 January 2019, Qatar's Ministry of Finance issued a new release on the establishment of the General Tax Authority and taxes for 2019, including the selective excise tax. --- Establishing the General Tax Authority: An investment towards a strong and sustainable economy 07 January 2019 As part of Qatar’s plans to reduce the countries dependence on hydrocarbon resources, the Government of the State of Qatar has established the General Tax Authority (GTA). The GTA has been established as a separate entity, under the supervision of the Minister of Finance, and will be in charge of implementing all tax laws...