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Qatar Releases New Guideline on Excise Tax Tiered Volumetric Model for Sweetened Drinks

 Guideline 
Date of Publishing: 05/05/2026                Affected Region: Qatar 

The General Tax Authority (GTA) of Qatar has issued a new guideline on the application of the Excise Tax Tiered Volumetric Model for sweetened drinks in the State of Qatar.

The guideline is designed to help businesses and relevant stakeholders better understand the updated excise tax framework, including how the tiered volumetric model applies to sweetened beverages based on their composition and classification. It also provides clarity on compliance expectations, calculation methods, and regulatory considerations for affected products in the Qatari market.

Companies involved in the import, manufacture, distribution, or sale of sweetened beverages are encouraged to review the guideline carefully to ensure alignment with the latest regulatory requirements.

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Country: Jordan
Category: Dairy products and analogues, Fats and oils, and fat emulsions, Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet, Fruits and Vegetables, Confectionery, Cereals and cereal products, Bakery Wares, Meat and meat products, Fish and fish products, Eggs and egg products, Sweeteners, including honey, Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads and protein products, Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses, Beverages, excluding dairy products, Ready-to-eat savouries, Prepared foods, Novel foods