VAT implementation challenges in the GCC

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VAT implementation challenges in the GCC

December 15 2015
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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) oil export revenues are expected to be nearly $275 billion lower in 2015 than in 2014 and with low oil prices set to stay, countries in the region are undertaking fiscal adjustments. Mark Lindley, director of tax at the Qatar Financial Centre, explores the challenges.

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