Qatar: Proposal to Amend Anti-money Laundering Law Approved

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Qatar: Proposal to Amend Anti-money Laundering Law Approved

Qatar Tribune, 10 January 2024: Qatar’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the country’s Anti-money Laundering Law.

The amendments relate to Qatar Law No. 20/2019.

The Cabinet has also approved the draft third national development strategy for 2024 to 2030.

In addition, the Cabinet decided to take the appropriate measures to ratify an agreement between Qatar and Egypt on the elimination of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance.

Finally, the Cabinet decided to take the appropriate measures to ratify a draft agreement on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters between Qatar and Vietnam.

Also reported in Raya on 11 January 2024. For the full story, click here.

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