The General Tax Authority launched a certificate program for a certified tax specialist at the national level, with the aim of developing national competencies and enhancing the capabilities of specialists in the tax field, in a way that supports the process of tax transformation and development in the State of Qatar.
The authority said in a statement today that the program aims to enhance technical expertise in key areas including income tax, value-added tax, and excise tax, in accordance with best practices and approved international standards.
The program is presented through intensive in-person sessions, combining the technical aspect and practical application, and concludes with a proctored electronic test to evaluate the acquired competencies and knowledge.
The tax certificate program falls within the Authority’s efforts to develop national competencies and enhance the sustainability of the tax sector in the State of Qatar, in line with its agenda aimed at raising skills, consolidating institutional knowledge, and adopting international best practices, in a way that supports building a flexible and highly efficient tax system.
The training curriculum includes a set of specialized topics, including tax foundations, tax compliance frameworks, global tax developments, tax reports, and transfer pricing, in addition to practical applications related to professional reality.
The program contributes to qualifying and accrediting specialized professionals to provide tax services and consultations in accordance with the regulations and instructions of the General Tax Authority, thus enhancing levels of transparency and efficiency in the tax sector.
The program will be launched gradually, starting with employees of the General Tax Authority, then specialists and professionals. Coordination will also be made with local training centers with the aim of enhancing the level of tax knowledge and information among specialists and relevant authorities.
The program is supported by international accreditation from the Association of Certified Public Accountants, which enhances the reliability of the certificate, confirms its compatibility with global professional standards, and contributes to raising the efficiency of national cadres and enhancing their competitiveness in the tax field.
