Qatar e-invoicing law 2026: what businesses need to know
Qatar's Council of Ministers approved a draft e-invoicing law on 6 May 2026. What is confirmed, what is expected, the likely timeline and how to prepare your POS and ERP.
Software company in Doha, Qatar for POS, ERP, HR and custom systemsأفضل شركة برمجيات في الدوحة، قطر
AxoOne builds restaurant and retail POS, inventory and accounting, HR and payroll with WPS, clinic, hotel and property software for Qatar businesses, ready for the country's upcoming VAT and e-invoicing rules. Our Doha team also develops websites, apps and custom software.
Since 2015, more than 1,050 businesses in 8 countries, including restaurants, groceries and schools across Qatar, have processed 39.5 million transactions on AxoOne, with support from our office near Msheireb Metro Station.
Ready-to-install software for your business
Pick your business. Every AxoOne product prints Arabic and English bills, reports in Qatari riyal and comes with a lifetime licence.
Restaurant POS Software
Fast billing for dine-in, take-away and delivery, kitchen order tickets, waiter tablets and Talabat and Snoonu channels, with live reports for every branch.
- KOT and kitchen display
- Waiter TAB ordering
- Recipes and food cost
- Delivery app channels
Supermarket & Grocery POS
Barcode and scale billing across counters, offers, expiry tracking, purchasing and stock reports that keep grocery margins healthy.
- Barcode and scale labels
- Batch and expiry dates
- Customer credit
- Multi-counter stock
Retail & Trading Software
IMEI and serial tracking, wholesale price levels, van sales, post-dated cheques and full accounts for shops, wholesalers and distributors.
- IMEI and serial numbers
- Van sales app
- PDC cheque register
- Multi-warehouse stock
HR Management Software
Employee records, leave under the Qatar Labour Law, attendance, WPS payroll files, gratuity and self-service in Arabic and English.
- WPS SIF salary file
- End-of-service gratuity
- QID expiry alerts
- Biometric and GPS attendance
Clinic Management Software
Appointments, patient records, insurance approvals and claims, pharmacy and lab for clinics, dental centres and polyclinics.
- Online booking
- EMR and prescriptions
- Insurance claims
- Pharmacy stock
All AxoOne software
Nineteen products for retail, restaurants, HR and payroll, operations and specialist industries in Qatar.
Retail & restaurants
- Restaurant POS SoftwareBilling, KOT, TAB ordering, delivery apps
- Supermarket & Grocery POSBarcode billing, scales, multi-counter
- Cloud POS SoftwareMulti-branch POS on any browser or tablet
- Inventory & Accounting SoftwareStock, purchases, sales and accounts in QAR
- Retail & Trading SoftwareMobile shops, electronics, wholesale, distribution
HR & payroll
- HR Management SoftwareHire-to-exit HRMS for Qatar companies
- Payroll SoftwareWPS SIF files, allowances, gratuity
- Attendance ManagementBiometric, face and GPS time attendance
- Employee Management SoftwareRecords, self-service, requests, reviews
- Document Expiry TrackingQID, CR, trade licence and Istimara renewals
Business operations
Industry software
- Clinic Management SoftwarePatients, EMR, pharmacy, lab, insurance
- Spa & Salon SoftwareBookings, commissions, packages, POS
- Laundry SoftwareGarment tags, delivery, POS, SMS alerts
- Gym Management SoftwareMemberships, access control, classes, POS
- Real Estate Management SoftwareUnits, leases, rent collection, owners
- Hotel & Apartment SoftwareReservations, front desk, housekeeping, OTA
Qatar VAT and e-invoicing: ready when you are
Qatar does not charge VAT yet, but the direction is set. Qatar is a signatory of the GCC VAT framework, which sets a standard rate of 5%, and on 6 May 2026 the Council of Ministers approved a draft e-invoicing law and its executive regulations, prepared by the Ministry of Finance and the General Tax Authority (GTA). AxoOne lets you switch on tax the day the rules apply, without changing software.
- Configurable VAT rates and tax categories (standard, zero-rated, exempt) with an effective date
- Bilingual Arabic and English tax invoices with seller and buyer tax numbers
- Structured XML (UBL 2.1) e-invoice engine already proven with Saudi ZATCA clearance
- Free updates to match the GTA's technical specifications once they are published
- 2016GCC Unified VAT Agreement signed; standard rate of 5%.
- 6 May 2026Council of Ministers approves the draft e-invoicing law and executive regulations.
- NextPublication of the law and GTA technical specifications. Dates not announced yet.
- ExpectedPhased e-invoicing go-live, large taxpayers first. VAT start date not announced.
IT services from our Doha team
When a ready-made product is not enough, we design and build it for you, then help customers find it.
E-Commerce Website DevelopmentOnline stores with local card payments and deliveryMobile App DevelopmentAndroid and iOS apps for Qatar usersWebsite DevelopmentFast, bilingual, search-ready websitesSoftware DevelopmentWeb applications for any deviceCustom Software DevelopmentBuilt around the way you workSocial Media MarketingInstagram, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, XDigital Marketing & SEOSEO, Google Ads, local search and analyticsBusiness Email ServicesGoogle Workspace and Microsoft 365
Why Qatar businesses choose AxoOne
Software that keeps working, priced fairly and supported by people you can meet in Doha.
2015AxoOne founded
1,050+businesses served
39.5Mtransactions processed
8countries
24/7 support from Doha
On-site visits across Qatar and remote help every day of the week, in Arabic and English.
Lifetime licensing
Pay once for ready-to-install products and keep using them, with optional annual support.
Arabic and English throughout
Bilingual screens, bills, invoices, letters and reports for customers and staff.
Low cost of ownership
Runs on standard hardware and works offline, so running costs stay low.
Multi-company, multi-country
One system for branches and companies in Qatar and across the GCC, in several currencies.
Ready for new tax rules
Configurable VAT and an e-invoicing engine already proven with Saudi ZATCA.
Trusted by restaurants, shops and schools in Qatar
Most of our new customers come through referrals. Here are some of the Qatar businesses that run on AxoOne.
On-site installation and support across Qatar
Our team installs and trains on site from our office near Msheireb Metro Station and supports customers online everywhere in the country.
Channel partners and support teams also serve customers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Australia.
- Doha
- Lusail
- Al Rayyan
- Al Wakrah
- Al Khor
- Umm Salal
- Al Daayen
- Mesaieed
- Al Shamal
- Dukhan
- Industrial Area
- The Pearl
Built on proven technology
- Angular
- .NET Core
- ASP.NET MVC
- C#
- Swift (iOS)
- Kotlin (Android)
- Flutter
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Google Firebase
- Microsoft Azure
Questions Qatar business owners ask us
Can't find your answer? Call +974 555 97 952 or read the full FAQ.
Is there VAT in Qatar?
Not yet. Qatar has signed the GCC VAT framework, which sets a standard rate of 5%, but no start date has been announced. On 6 May 2026 the Council of Ministers approved a draft e-invoicing law, which is expected to come first. AxoOne software already supports VAT and structured e-invoices, so you can switch them on when the rules apply.
Where is AxoOne located in Qatar?
Our office is in the Sofitel Complex, near Msheireb Metro Station, Doha. We install on site across Qatar, including Doha, Lusail, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Al Khor, Umm Salal and the Industrial Area, and support customers online every day.
Do your invoices and screens support Arabic?
Yes. Bills, invoices, payslips, letters and reports print in Arabic and English, and products, customers and employees can be recorded in both languages.
How much does AxoOne software cost?
Pricing depends on the modules, the number of counters, users or branches and the support you need. Ready-to-install products come with a lifetime licence and at least one year of free support. Call or WhatsApp +974 555 97 952 for a fixed quote in QAR.
Do you also build websites, apps and custom software?
Yes. Our Doha team builds websites, e-commerce stores, Android and iOS apps and custom web applications, and runs SEO, Google Ads, social media and business email services.
Latest guides
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WPS in Qatar: a practical payroll guide for employers
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See AxoOne running on your own data
Book a free demo at our Msheireb office or on a video call. We will show the screens your staff will use and give you a fixed quote in QAR.