Qatar and the Russian Federation have signed a memorandum of understanding on technical cooperation in tax administration, according to a statement issued today by the General Tax Authority, with the aim of exchanging expertise and knowledge and developing tax systems and practices in both countries.
The memorandum was signed for Qatar by Khalifa bin Jassim Al Jham Al Kuwari, chairman of the General Tax Authority, and for Russia by Daniil Igarov, commissioner of the Federal Tax Service.
Digital transformation and tax compliance
The memorandum covers strategies for technological development and digital transformation, the development of a taxpayer-focused tax administration model, the strengthening of tax compliance frameworks, and the development of tax collection and debt-management strategies.
The cooperation also extends to exchanging expertise on future tax incentives and policies, supporting the development of practices adopted by the two tax administrations.
Training programmes and joint projects
The areas of cooperation include the exchange of information and expertise, the organisation of training programmes, seminars, workshops and reciprocal visits, as well as the implementation of joint initiatives and projects, the exchange of technical expertise and staff development.
Expanding international cooperation
The General Tax Authority said the signing of the memorandum forms part of its efforts to expand international cooperation and benefit from leading experiences and practices, contributing to the development of Qatar’s tax system, improving its efficiency and bringing it into line with international standards.
