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VAT on Gold in Qatar

Qatar has not introduced VAT, so gold bars and coins are untaxed. Qatar has no VAT, so jewellery is untaxed. Today 10 grams of 24K gold cost QAR 4,537 at the world price, with no tax on investment bars and coins.

Rules checked 26 October 2026 · Prices Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC · Not tax advice

Bars and coins
0%
None (no VAT)
Jewellery
0%
On n/a
Import duty
0%
none in the local price
Tourist refund
No
no refund scheme for gold

Gold in Qatar today, with tax

QAR · Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC
WeightWorld price, 24K goldBar or coin, with tax and duty22K jewellery metal, with tax
1 gramQAR 453.69QAR 453.69QAR 415.58
1 tolaQAR 5,292QAR 5,292QAR 4,847
10 tola barQAR 52,917QAR 52,917QAR 48,472
1 ounceQAR 14,111QAR 14,111QAR 12,926
100 gramsQAR 45,369QAR 45,369QAR 41,558
The world price at today's exchange rate, plus the tax and import duty shown above. Dealers add a premium to bars and coins, and jewellers add making charges.

The rules in Qatar

What you buyTaxDetails
Bars and bullion coins0%Qatar has not introduced VAT, so gold bars and coins are untaxed. None.
Jewellery0%Qatar has no VAT, so jewellery is untaxed.
Import duty0%No duty is built into the riyal gram rate (3.64 peg). Imported finished jewellery generally pays 5% GCC customs duty.
Tourist refundNoNot applicable: no VAT.

Compared with nearby countries

CountryBars and coinsJewelleryImport duty
Qatar0%0%none
UAE0%5%none
Saudi Arabia0%15%none
Kuwait0%0%none
Bahrain0%10%none
Oman0%5%none
Egypt0%0% on the goldnone
South Africa0%15%none
Nigeria7.5%7.5%none
Kenya16%16%none
Ghana20%20%none

VAT on Gold in Qatar: FAQ

Is there VAT on gold in Qatar?

Qatar has not introduced VAT, so gold bars and coins are untaxed. Qatar has no VAT, so jewellery is untaxed.

Do you pay VAT on gold bars and coins in Qatar?

Qatar has not introduced VAT, so gold bars and coins are untaxed. None.

Is there import duty on gold in Qatar?

No duty is built into the riyal gram rate (3.64 peg). Imported finished jewellery generally pays 5% GCC customs duty.

Can tourists claim back the VAT on gold in Qatar?

No. Not applicable: no VAT.

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General information on the tax a private buyer pays, checked 26 October 2026. Rules change; check with the seller, the tax authority or an adviser. Not tax advice.