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Labour Law amended by Law No. 9 of 2026
The amendment, in force since 11 June 2026, redefines who the Labour Law covers, renames the National Day holiday and adds rules on disputes and strikes. Gratuity, leave, notice and overtime rules didn't change.
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New Ministry of Justice fees for registering property
Decision No. 5 of 2026 sets the real estate registration fees in force since 16 January 2026: 0.25% of the value for a sale and QAR 500 for a gift to parents, children or a spouse.
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Sweetened drinks now pay excise tax by sugar content
From 6 July 2026, Qatar taxes sweetened drinks per litre according to their sugar per 100 ml: QAR 0.77 for medium sugar and QAR 1.06 for high sugar. Drinks below 5 g are exempt.
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We checked 29 figures against the official source
The values in force were confirmed with Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice), General Tax Authority (GTA), and Official Gazette (via Al Meezan).
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- Annual leave (Labour Law, Article 79)2 valuesIn force from January 2, 2005 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Continuous service before annual leave is due (Labour Law, Article 79)1 yearIn force from January 2, 2005 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Domestic workers: gratuity and annual leave (Law No. 15 of 2017)2 valuesIn force from September 12, 2017 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Domestic workers: maximum working hours per day (Law No. 15 of 2017)10 hoursIn force from September 12, 2017 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- End-of-service gratuity: minimum continuous service (Labour Law, Article 54)1 yearIn force from January 2, 2005 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- End-of-service gratuity: minimum weeks of basic wage per year (Labour Law, Article 54)3 weeksIn force from January 2, 2005 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Excise tax on sweetened drinks per litre2 valuesIn force from July 6, 2026 · General Tax Authority (GTA)
- Excise tax rates3 valuesIn force from January 1, 2019 · General Tax Authority (GTA)
- Fixed real estate registration fees2 valuesIn force from January 16, 2026 · Official Gazette (via Al Meezan)
- Income tax on salaries and wages0%In force from December 13, 2018 · Official Gazette (via Al Meezan)
- Income tax rate on taxable income10%In force from December 13, 2018 · General Tax Authority (GTA)
- Maternity leave (Labour Law, Article 96)2 valuesIn force from January 2, 2005 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Minimum wage and allowances3 valuesIn force from March 20, 2021 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Notice period (Labour Law, Article 49 as amended)2 valuesIn force from September 9, 2020 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Overtime premiums (Labour Law, Article 74)2 valuesIn force from January 2, 2005 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Pension reduction per year before the reference age after resigning (Law No. 1 of 2022, Article 36)2.5%In force from January 3, 2023 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Qatari riyal parity rate (QAR per US dollar)QAR 3.64In force from July 9, 2001 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Real estate registration fees as a share of the value3 valuesIn force from January 16, 2026 · Official Gazette (via Al Meezan)
- Retirement pension ages and periods (Law No. 1 of 2022, Articles 24, 34 and 36)7 valuesIn force from January 3, 2023 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Service before paid sick leave applies (Labour Law, Article 82)3 monthsIn force from January 2, 2005 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Service required for paid maternity leave (Labour Law, Article 96)1 yearIn force from January 2, 2005 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Sick leave (Labour Law, Article 82)3 valuesIn force from January 2, 2005 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Social insurance contribution rates (Law No. 1 of 2022, Article 11)2 valuesIn force from January 3, 2023 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Social insurance salary limits (Law No. 1 of 2022, Articles 11 and 12)2 valuesIn force from January 3, 2023 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Sugar content that starts each tier (grams per 100 ml)2 valuesIn force from July 6, 2026 · General Tax Authority (GTA)
- Withholding tax on payments to non-residents5%In force from December 13, 2018 · General Tax Authority (GTA)
- Working hours (Labour Law, Articles 73 and 74)5 valuesIn force from January 2, 2005 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Years of service after which the longer notice applies (Labour Law, Article 49)2 yearsIn force from September 9, 2020 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)
- Years of service for the longer annual leave (Labour Law, Article 79)5 yearsIn force from January 2, 2005 · Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)