Qatar’s General Authority of Customs (GAC) and the General Tax Authority (GTA) announced the launch of interconnection between their respective electronic services on Thursday.

The move came as part of their efforts to facilitate procedures for business owners and benefit from the development of Qatar’s digital infrastructure.

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The interconnection will help achieve automation and integration of procedures, thereby providing taxpayers with the best e-services through the Qatar Clearance Single Window ‘Al Nadeeb’ and ‘Dhareeba Tax Portal.’

GAC Chairman Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Jamal said: “We’re pleased to announce this e-connection between customs and tax services, as part of our vision to leverage technology and provide advanced and effective services. This interconnection reflects our commitment to improving customer experience with our services, which contribute to achieving integration and facilitation of procedures.”

“The new step will enhance the effectiveness of government digital services, contribute significantly to accelerating customs clearance processes, and reflect the authorities’ commitment to improving customer and taxpayer experience. All these steps will further strengthen Qatar’s position as an innovative destination in advanced technology and digital services,” he added.

GTA President Ahmed bin Eisa Al Mohannadi said the interconnection came from achieving fruitful cooperation between the country’s customs and tax services.

“The two authorities agreed to develop e-services provided through the ‘Dhareeba Tax Portal’ and ‘Al Nadeeb’ in order to exchange information and statistics immediately and develop the latter to harmonize the provisions and collection of Excise Tax,” he said.

“The interconnection between customs and tax e-services forms a part of the national strategy for digital transformation. It also promotes digital cooperation and integration to achieve sustainable and comprehensive improvement of government services,” he added.

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