KPMG officials pose for a group photo.
Doha, Qatar: KPMG in Qatar successfully hosted its Annual Tax Summit 2025, bringing together finance and tax professionals to explore the latest developments shaping Qatar’s tax landscape. Held at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Msheireb, the summit provided a platform for in-depth discussions on Global Minimum Tax (GMT), recent developments from the General Tax Authority (GTA), Transfer Pricing, Corporate Tax strategies, Tax refund opportunities and expected indirect tax updates.
Anand Krishan, Director – International Tax, KPMG in Qatar, provided a detailed analysis of Global Minimum Tax (GMT) implementation across the GCC, discussing its impact on businesses, available deductions and safe harbors, and the critical steps organizations need to take to prepare for legislative changes.
Haythem Zayed, Tax Partner, KPMG in Qatar, gave an updated overview of Qatar’s tax objection and appeal process, outlining key procedural steps and the enforceability of tax liabilities. He highlighted the growing importance of compliance and risk mitigation, particularly in light of potential penalties that could significantly affect businesses.
Khalil Khbabez, Associate Director – Tax, KPMG in Qatar, shared insights into recent tax appeal cases and the implications of asset seizures. He examined emerging enforcement trends, current challenges faced by taxpayers, and effective strategies to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
Uma Patankar, Associate Director – Transfer Pricing, and Diego Tay, Manager – Transfer Pricing, KPMG in Qatar, explored Transfer Pricing challenges in Qatar, offering best practices for audit defense and robust governance for all entities. Their session also highlighted areas for improvement in Transfer Pricing regulations across Qatar and the GCC.
Arsalan Khan, Tax Manager, KPMG in Qatar, presented key regional tax updates, emphasizing the rapid evolution of taxation across the region.
