GTA Launches Five-Year Strategy 'Bader' to Advance Modern Tax System

Doha, December 01 (QNA) - The General Tax Authority (GTA) has launched its five-year strategy in a new step toward strengthening its role as a prudent and forward-looking tax system that aligns with national aspirations and supports the country's sustainable development.
In a speech delivered on the occasion, HE President of GTA, Khalifa bin Jassim Al Jaham Al Kuwari emphasized, during a ceremony attended by GTA employees and a number of partners, that the new strategy draws its vision from the directives of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, who consistently underscores the importance of fostering innovation, embracing development, and shaping a new phase of national work where people are at the center and creative ideas form the foundation.
His Excellency noted that this strategy represents a pivotal turning point in the GTA's journey and embodies a practical response to the requirements of the coming phase, which calls for higher levels of efficiency, greater transparency, and stronger contributions to supporting the national economy.
He pointed out that over the past year, the GTA conducted a comprehensive review of its institutional landscape and built on the successes achieved to develop a future-oriented and ambitious strategic vision.
The new strategy is built on a set of core pillars, foremost among them enhancing taxpayer services by making them more accessible and transparent through simplified procedures, expanded digital services, and proactive support that strengthens compliance and improves satisfaction.
Other key pillars include reinforcing compliance and oversight mechanisms through risk-based methodologies and modern technologies that ensure a fair and effective tax system.
The GTA also aims to solidify its position as a trusted national hub for economic and financial data by developing integrated databases and advanced analytical capabilities that support decision-makers, alongside improving operational efficiency and fostering innovation through digital transformation and procedural enhancements.
On the institutional level, the GTA places the development of its human capital at the forefront of its priorities through specialized training programs and the creation of a motivating work environment, while also strengthening transparency and trust in the tax system through clear guidelines, robust data protection, and transparent performance reporting.
Additionally, the GTA seeks to support economic diversification and business growth by facilitating compliance, reducing burdens on companies, and enhancing stakeholder engagement through regular consultations and advisory councils.
The strategy was launched under the theme "Bader" (Initiate), chosen by the GTA as a guiding message for its future direction, affirming that all employees are partners in driving the transformation journey.
Noteworthy, in a symbolic moment reflecting the empowerment of youth and their role in shaping the GTA's future, two newly joined female employees were selected to unveil the strategy. (QNA)