---
type: country
domain: crypto-regulation
status: stable
tags: ["crypto-regulation", "middle_east", "menafatf", "restricted"]
aliases: ["QA", "QAT", "قطر"]
created: 2026-04-13
updated: 2026-04-02
compile_into: ["[[country--qatar]]"]
sources:
  - name: "https://www.qcb.gov.qa"
    url: "https://www.qcb.gov.qa"
    type: "official"
  - name: "https://www.qfcra.com"
    url: "https://www.qfcra.com"
    type: "official"
---

#  Qatar (QA) — Crypto Regulation

> Qatar has a restricted regulatory stance on cryptocurrencies, with specific regulations under the QFC Digital Assets Regulations 2024. Crypto mining is banned in the country.

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Status | Restricted |
| Risk Score | 55/100 (High Risk) |
| Enforcement Level | Moderate |
| Region | [[domain--middle-east|middle east]] |
| Currency | [[entity--qar|QAR]] |

## Tax

| Type | Rate |
|------|------|
| Capital Gains (Personal) | 0% - no personal income tax |
| Capital Gains (Corporate) | 10% CIT on crypto business profits |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Mining Tax | No specific guidance |
| Staking Tax | No personal tax; corporate income at 10% |
| Airdrop Tax | No personal tax |

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

## Licensing

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | [[entity--qcb|QCB]] / QFCRA |
| Framework | QFC Digital Assets Regulations 2024 |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $30,000 - $100,000 |
| Timeline | 6-12 months |

Licensing is regulated under the Qatar Financial Centre framework with specific requirements for digital asset service providers.

## AML / KYC

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| KYC Required | Yes |
| Travel Rule | Yes |
| FATF Member | No |
| FATF Status | fsrb_only |

## DeFi

**Status:** Restricted

DeFi activities are restricted under current regulations, with limited clarity on decentralized finance operations.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** Restricted

Stablecoins are subject to regulatory restrictions and oversight under the QFC Digital Assets Regulations.

## NFTs

**Status:** unregulated

## Mining

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Legal | No |
| Electricity Cost | $0.032/kWh |
| Renewable Energy | 1% |
| Climate | arid |
| Infrastructure | good |

Crypto mining is banned in Qatar. Electricity costs are low but mining is prohibited by law.

## Geopolitics

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 63/100 |
| Ease of Business | easy |
| Internet Freedom | free |
| Banking Access | moderate |

## Enforcement

No detailed enforcement information available

## CBDC Status: research

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*Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.dev/crypto-map/). Last reviewed: 2026-04-13.*

**Sources:**
- [https://www.qcb.gov.qa](https://www.qcb.gov.qa)
- [https://www.qfcra.com](https://www.qfcra.com)