Qatar Introduces New Excise Tax Mechanism for Sweetened Drinks

The Qatar General Tax Authority has announced the introduction of a new excise tax mechanism for sweetened drinks that takes effect on 6 July 2026.

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State of Qatar Introduces New Excise Tax Mechanism on Sweetened Drinks

As part of the State of Qatar's ongoing efforts to enhance its tax policies and support public health, Law No. (2) of 2026 has been issued, amending certain provisions of Law No. (25) of 2018 on Excise Tax. The amendment introduces a new mechanism for excise tax on swe…