Qatar
No personal income tax. Crypto gains for individuals are tax-free. Corporate tax at 10%. Digital Asset Regulatory framework being finalized by Q2 2025.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Not allowed
CARF Status
Committed
Bitizenship
Not yet
CARF Reporting
Committed
Qatar has committed to implementing CARF but has not yet specified an exact timeline. When active, crypto service providers will be required to report user transactions to tax authorities.
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
0% for individuals
Mining
0% for individuals
DeFi
0% for individuals
NFTs
0% for individuals
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Not taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Not taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
All gains tax-free for individuals
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA)
Residency Requirement
Investment visa or employment sponsorship
Reporting Requirements
Regulatory framework being developed; AML/CFT requirements apply
Citizenship & Residency Path
Residency via employment or investment; citizenship extremely rare
Resilience & Plan B
Jurisdictional Resilience
How well-equipped this jurisdiction is for a crypto holder who wants stability, access, and protection.
JRS
Institutions (25%), banking (20%), tax clarity (20%), business (15%), privacy (10%), geopolitical (10%). Full methodology →
Plan B Readiness
How fast you can go from “I want to move” to “I’m a tax resident with banking and optionality.”
PBR
Business ease (25%), citizenship path (20%), dual nationality, quality of life & safety (15% each), Bitizenship (10%). Full methodology →
Notable Conditions
- →Digital Asset Regulatory (DAR) framework being finalized
- →No personal income tax at all
- →Corporate tax 10% (one of lowest in region after UAE)
- →5% VAT on general goods/services
- →Crypto regulation still evolving
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
High
Banking Access
Good
Quality of Life
High
Lifestyle Scores