Qatar proposes a shift to XBRL for audited financial statements
Qatar’s General Tax Authority (GTA) is expected to introduce XBRL-based reporting for audited financial statements as part of its annual tax filing process, according to a January 2026 update from PwC. While no formal announcement has yet been made by the GTA, details shared during a recent webinar suggest that the change could apply from financial year 2025 onward.
The proposed system would replace PDF and Excel submissions with structured, machine-readable data, filed through a dedicated XBRL platform using a GTA-specific taxonomy aligned with IFRS standards. The aim is to improve data quality and enable real-time validation, risk-based assessments, and streamlined audits, aligning Qatar’s tax reporting with international best practices.
PwC reports that a pilot programme is already under way, involving selected auditors and advisors. The new approach places a strong emphasis on data integrity, with consistency between tagged and audited financials being a key requirement.
The GTA’s proposal is a sign of growing momentum behind the use of structured data in tax reporting, highlighting the importance of interoperability, accuracy, and readiness in supporting regulatory digitalisation.
Read PwC’s announcement here.
