Qatar implements new tiered excise tax on sweetened drinks
Jul 07, 2026
Doha [Qatar], July 7: The General Tax Authority (GTA) has announced the implementation of a new excise tax mechanism on Sweetened Drinks, effective 6 July 2026, based on a Tiered Volumetric Model under which the applicable tax is calculated according to the amount of sugar or added sweeteners contained in taxable beverages and products.