VAT introduction in Kuwait and Qatar likely to be delayed until 2024

Siqalane Taho

April 13 2022

Concerns mount over VAT implementation delays

Tax directors and advisors do not expect VAT regimes in Kuwait and Qatar to be introduced before 2024 as concerns over rising inflation and high oil prices bolster tax revenues.

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Siqalane Taho

Reporter ITR

Siqalane reports on all matters involving indirect tax, customs and trade. He also covers transfer pricing developments, the BEPS project, and global corporate tax matters. Siqalane focuses on a range of tax issues in these areas and what multinationals are doing to manage the tax burdens.

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