Guides and articles for Qatar
Practical reading for owners and accountants: invoices, credit notes, customer balances and the day-to-day of running a business in Qatar.
Invoicing basics · 4 min read
Invoicing in Qatar without VAT: what you should still keep
Qatar does not currently apply VAT, but numbered invoices, credit notes and payment records still protect you. The General Tax Authority confirms changes.
Point of sale · 5 min read
Cash and card payments at the counter: closing the day in Qatar
How shops and cafes in Qatar can record cash and card sales in riyals, close the day, match the till to takings and handle returns by credit note.
Employment · 6 min read
End-of-service gratuity in Qatar: how it is commonly worked out
A plain walk through the gratuity sum as commonly described, what to confirm, and why it is an estimate. Check with the Ministry of Labour or a lawyer.
Trading and contracting · 5 min read
Quotations and purchase orders for trading and contracting in Qatar
From quotation to order, invoice and payment: how suppliers and contractors around the Doha Industrial Area can keep customers and suppliers in order.
Choosing software · 5 min read
Spreadsheets or an ERP: when a business in Qatar should move
Signs a small business in Qatar has outgrown spreadsheets, and a calm way to move without stopping work. Honest about what TAQNIX ERP does and does not do.
Point of sale · 5 min read
Setting up a till for a shop in Qatar: a practical checklist
A checklist for a shop in Doha, Al Rayyan or Al Wakrah: bilingual receipts, dirham prices, printer, scanner, cash drawer, daily closing and discounts.