Qatar

Qatar has no personal income tax, no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax, and no wealth tax for individuals. As the world's largest LNG exporter, the country offers a high standard of living, excellent infrastructure, and a strategic location between East and West.

Corporate tax is 10% on Qatar-sourced income, with exemptions for certain activities. A 5% VAT was planned but has been postponed indefinitely. The riyal is pegged to the US dollar, providing currency stability. Qatar offers 100% foreign ownership in most sectors.

Qatar's permanent residency program, launched in 2018, made it the first Gulf state to offer such status to foreigners. The program targets those who have rendered distinguished services to Qatar, possess special expertise needed by the state, or own property worth at least QAR 1.0M (~USD 275K). Investors can also qualify.

Benefits include residency without a sponsor, access to healthcare and education on par with Qatari citizens, and priority in government employment. The program is highly selective with relatively few approvals. Qatar does not offer citizenship by investment; naturalization is exceptional and rarely granted to non-Arabs.

The hosting of the 2022 World Cup and ambitious National Vision 2030 have driven major infrastructure and economic development throughout the country.