Pillar Two Expert

Responsible for the technical tax elements of the TAX AUTHORITY ’s implementation effort on Pillar Two rules, covering areas such as policy development, legislative drafting, technical upskilling, compliance and reporting requirements, public awareness management and stakeholder engagement to support the operational readiness of the TAX AUTHORITY.

Ensure the Pillar Two rules are implemented in Qatar in a manner that strikes the balance between consistency with the policy intent of the Pillar Two rules issued by the G20/OECD Inclusive Framework and improvement of Qatar’s business environment.

Responsible for the ongoing implementation efforts of international tax matters in Qatar to ensure the country has a robust and effective tax system that incorporates international best principles consistent with the strategic vision of Qatar.

Key responsibilities

Tax technical support with Pillar Two implementation efforts in Qatar

Policy and legislative support

• Research and develop policy positions (with supporting benchmarking and rationale) with respect of Qatar’s Pillar Two rules
• Collaborate with the [Tax Policies Department] to prepare necessary legislative instruments or administrative decisions to implement the rules
• Collaborate with the [Tax Treaties and International Relations Department] to represent the TAX AUTHORITY / Qatar in international forums (e.g. at the Inclusive Framework meetings)

Business processes / system implementation

• Collaborate with the relevant [Departments / Sectors] in the TAX AUTHORITY to identify the necessary processes for implementing the Pillar Two rules in Qatar, covering areas such as:
• Registration and deregistration (including update to taxpayer information)
• Submission of [elections / applications / notifications]
• Submission of returns, Global Information Returns and other information disclosures supporting the returns
• Advance Payments, payments and refunds
• [Assessment, audit and dispute resolution processes]
• [Compliance enforcement – e.g. issuance of penalties]
• [Information exchange with the relevant stakeholders – e.g. other tax authorities / Competent Authorities]
• Review the relevant Business Requirement Documents (BRDs) to ensure such documents accurately reflect the requirements
• Support the relevant teams in undertaking various systems implementing testing (e.g. UAT) to ensure the system is implemented in accordance with the BRDs [and industry’s best practices]

Taxpayer guides / TAX AUTHORITY internal operating guides

• Prepare taxpayer guides on Qatar’s Pillar Two rules
• Prepare TAX AUTHORITY internal standard operating procedures
• Prepare TAX AUTHORITY internal guides and manuals

Public awareness support

• Prepare public awareness communication materials (e.g. social media posts, frequently asked questions, press releases, public announcements, public awareness session materials, speeches, speakers talking points, etc.) that are compelling and tailored to the purpose of the campaigns
• Engage with the targeted taxpayers to increase awareness of knowledge and compliance responsibilities on Pillar Two and general BEPS matters
• Collaborate with the Public Relations and Communications Department] to promote and prepare the relevant contents on Pillar Two and general BEPS matters on the TAX AUTHORITY website, and update the contents to reflect the latest available information

Ongoing Monitoring and Implementation Effort

• Stay up to date and knowledgeable of existing and new BEPS and international tax initiatives and developments relating to regional and international tax matters
• Contextualise and develop a communication strategy and timetable in respect of Qatar's implementation of Pillar Two measures, as well as other BEPS and other international tax matters

Ongoing Collaboration and Engagement with External Stakeholders on Pillar Two and Other BEPS and International Tax Matters

• Contextualise and develop a communication strategy and timetable in respect of Qatar’s implementation of Pillar Two measures, as well as other BEPS and other international tax matters
• Identify and implement appropriate advocacy and interaction efforts between governmental stakeholders in Qatar (e.g. with the Ministry of…