Country guide

Qatar

Qatar uses a GTA tax identification number for persons and entities carrying on taxable or business activities, a QID or residence permit number for individuals who are not issued a GTA TIN, and a separate QFC TIN for entities licensed under the Qatar Financial Centre.

QA QAT 3 TIN types Last reviewed 2026-06-05

TIN types

3 published formats. Open a type to see examples, structure details, and official sources.

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Qatar GTA Tax Identification Number

Current Individuals Entities

General Tax Authority (GTA)

Tax identification number issued by the GTA to natural persons carrying on industrial, commercial, craft or professional activities and to taxable legal persons or QSTP entities.

Details

Examples

5000000109

Where to find it

On the tax registration certificate or tax card issued after completion of the GTA registration process, including through Dhareeba.

Common names

TIN Tax Identification Number GTA TIN

Structure

1 Qatar prefix Digit 5 identifies Qatar in the GTA TIN structure.

2-10 Generated body Generated digits assigned by the GTA; the public CRS profile states that these include a check digit.

Official source

oecd.org gta.gov.qa sharek.gov.qa dhareeba.gov.qa

Qatar Personal Identification Number / Residence Permit Number

Current Individuals

Ministry of Interior (MOI)

Personal identifier used for Qatari citizens and foreign residents who are not issued a GTA TIN because they do not carry out taxable business or professional activities.

Details

Examples

28012300001 30012300001

Where to find it

On Qatar ID and residence-permit records, and in MOI or National Authentication System services that request the QID.

Common names

QID PIN Personal Identification Number Residence Permit Number

Structure

1 Leading digit Official online services require this digit to be 2 or 3.

2-11 Identifier body Remaining digits of the personal or residence identifier.

Official source

oecd.org nas.gov.qa portal.moi.gov.qa

QFC Tax Identification Number

Current Entities

Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA)

Tax identification number allocated by the QFC Tax Department to each QFC entity for QFC tax purposes.

Details

Examples

T00001

Where to find it

On the QFC Tax Card and the Commercial Registration Extract issued by the QFC Companies Registration Office.

Common names

QFC TIN QFC Tax Identification Number

Structure

1 Prefix Fixed letter T.

2-6 Licence number Five-digit QFC licence number.

Official source

oecd.org qfcra-en.thomsonreuters.com qfc.qa