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The Dean Nov 17th 2009 3:07 pm

Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 
..... that Qatar has become the first GCC state to introduce income tax :ohmy::ohmy::ohmy:

Bill comes into effect on 1 January (although that is simply the bill becoming law - the tax may not be imposed immediately).

Still, we're doomed I tell you, doomed........... :(

Nic1 Nov 17th 2009 3:09 pm

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 
is Des O'Connor dead ?

Where've you been ?

N

The Dean Nov 17th 2009 3:16 pm

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 

Originally Posted by Nic1 (Post 8104941)
is Des O'Connor dead ?

Where've you been ?

N

Des O'Connor? That one has gone way over my head I'm afraid... must be Kingdom City humour?

Been all over..... Beirut, Singapore and Sydney (twice) at various times, plus a quick trip home to buy a house.

So - income tax in the Magic Kingdom by.... er.... 2013?

Nic1 Nov 17th 2009 3:23 pm

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 
You've just changed your avatar - the last chap looked like Des O'Connor - obviosly I don't get out much!

Kingdom City Compound has no humour remember ?

Cyprus is a completely different matter!

N

Meow Nov 17th 2009 3:56 pm

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 
His avatar is Edward Woodwardwouldwoodwoodward. :)


Hello stranger! Where have you been?

I heard about Qatar, but let's see what happens. It'll be a nightmare to bring in anywhere and of course, other places have muttered about it for years.

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rowell Nov 17th 2009 4:25 pm

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 

Originally Posted by Meow (Post 8105049)
His avatar is Edward Woodwardwouldwoodwoodward. :)


Hello stranger! Where have you been?

I heard about Qatar, but let's see what happens. It'll be a nightmare to bring in anywhere and of course, other places have muttered about it for years.

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Mr :Dean welcome back I trust and hope you will come more often:thumbup:

Alexa Nov 17th 2009 4:35 pm

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 

Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 8104935)
..... that Qatar has become the first GCC state to introduce income tax :ohmy::ohmy::ohmy:

Bill comes into effect on 1 January (although that is simply the bill becoming law - the tax may not be imposed immediately).

Still, we're doomed I tell you, doomed........... :(



I've been told it is a hoax.
If it were true...Qatar would be pretty empty very quickly....

The Dean Nov 17th 2009 4:40 pm

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 

Originally Posted by Alexa (Post 8105128)
I've been told it is a hoax.
If it were true...Qatar would be pretty empty very quickly....

"...official State News Agency..."

http://www.reuters.com/article/hotSt...60897120091117

Ethos83 Nov 17th 2009 4:47 pm

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 
I suppose it comes down to what the tax rates are. If it's small, such as Singapore's, then it's not bad. But it will whittle away at the financial advantage of being in Dubai and I would fully expect the company to raise my package to compensate for the taxes.

Alexa Nov 17th 2009 5:02 pm

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 

Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 8105146)

Well, yes...Qatar News Agency...hmmm

I was told the announcement was SUPPOSED to be about cutting the income tax of foreign owned firms to 10 %......

The Dean Nov 17th 2009 5:04 pm

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 

Originally Posted by Ethos83 (Post 8105161)
I suppose it comes down to what the tax rates are. If it's small, such as Singapore's, then it's not bad. But it will whittle away at the financial advantage of being in Dubai and I would fully expect the company to raise my package to compensate for the taxes.

Rearrange these words to form a well-known phrase or saying:

ON DREAM

Alexa Nov 17th 2009 5:12 pm

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 

Originally Posted by Ethos83 (Post 8105161)
I suppose it comes down to what the tax rates are. If it's small, such as Singapore's, then it's not bad. But it will whittle away at the financial advantage of being in Dubai and I would fully expect the company to raise my package to compensate for the taxes.

It is about Doha, Qatar, actually.....

Roadking Nov 17th 2009 6:49 pm

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 

Originally Posted by Alexa (Post 8105202)
It is about Doha, Qatar, actually.....

...Isn't that near Karama?

The Dean Nov 17th 2009 6:49 pm

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 
Phew............ that's a relief............... as you were. :thumbsup:

http://business.maktoob.com/20090000...ls/Article.htm

Blue Cat Nov 18th 2009 4:02 am

Re: Hello! I just popped in to bring you the good news.....
 

Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 8104935)
..... that Qatar has become the first GCC state to introduce income tax :ohmy::ohmy::ohmy:

Bill comes into effect on 1 January (although that is simply the bill becoming law - the tax may not be imposed immediately).

Still, we're doomed I tell you, doomed........... :(

hiya mate you watching I am a celeb this year?


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