Middle East · Gulf

Qatar

The lowest nominal entry price in the Gulf — USD 200,000 of property buys self-sponsored residency — backed by the region's strongest sovereign balance sheet, but with a real presence test and a narrow, developer-dominated freehold market.

Last verified July 2026112 visa-free destinations

Tax position

Income tax (top)
0% — income tax is not imposed on employed individuals' salaries, wages and allowances
Capital gains
no personal capital gains tax on assets held outside a business activity
Wealth tax
none
Inheritance tax
none — no inheritance, estate or gift taxes in Qatar
Special regime
Standard corporate income tax of 10% on locally-sourced profits attributable to foreign ownership; QFC and QFZ regimes offer separate treatment; 15% domestic minimum top-up tax for large multinational groups
Territorial
Yes — foreign-source income generally outside scope
CFC rules
No
Exit tax
No
CRS
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