Tax Authority seizes 5,000 packs of tobacco products for violation

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance tax compliance, the General Tax Authority announced the seizure of a number of retail outlets f...

Doha, Qatar: As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance tax compliance, the General Tax Authority announced the seizure of a number of retail outlets found in violation of the Excise Tax Law, as part of its regulatory campaigns aimed at combating the illicit circulation of tobacco products

The Authority’s inspection team, succeeded in seizing and confiscating more than 5,000 packs of tobacco products that were not bearing approved tax stamps and did not meet the approved specifications.

Legal reports were issued against the owners of the violating outlets, in preparation for taking and completing the necessary legal actions in accordance with the applicable legislation.

These measures come as part of the Authority’s ongoing inspection campaigns, which include the analysis and auditing of supply chains to detect and combat the illicit trade of tobacco products, and the application of compliance standards set out in the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, thereby contributing to the reduction of health risks associated with the circulation of smuggled products, which pose greater risks to consumer health.

The Authority’s efforts in this regard are aligned with the Third National Development Strategy (2024–2030), which aims to ensure a high quality of life for individuals by reducing the prevalence of smoking.