Qatar Pillar Two: Key considerations for businesses

Rami Qudah is the Middle East Business Tax Leader, supporting businesses across the region with operations and potential investment opportunities. Previously, he was the Business Tax Leader for Qatar and Jordan. Rami joined Deloitte in 1999, working in the Audit and Assurance service line. A few years later, he ventured into Tax, supporting the Business Tax team in Qatar. In 2004, he spent 18 months with Deloitte in the U.S. where he gained additional insight on the local jurisdiction. In 2019, Rami was appointed as the Jordan Business Tax Leader. In 2021, he was also appointed as the Qatar Business Tax Leader, engaging on some of the biggest clients with an exposure spread across a variety of industries. Additionally, Rami acted as the Middle East Tax Talent Partner, leading several initiatives around people and purpose.

Osama, a homegrown Tax Partner, has been a pivotal part of the Deloitte’s tax practice in Qatar since his inception as an intern in the Qatar’s Audit team in December of the year 2006. With a keen eye for evolving market trends, Osama swiftly identified the dynamic landscape of Qatar's tax environment, paving his way into the realm of tax consultancy. Since 2009, his expertise has been instrumental in guiding diverse clients through complex tax engagements. At the heart of Osama's portfolio lies a robust clientele that includes prominent Qatari multinational corporations and notable international entities operating within Qatar. Focusing on Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors, additionally, Osama's acumen extends to servicing substantial Qatari family-owned businesses in the Consumer Industry, showcasing his versatility and depth of knowledge. Osama's journey from an enthusiastic intern to a respected leader within Deloitte is a testament to his dedication, industry acumen, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Elizabeth combines over 14 years of experience in tax methodological and technology projects, as well as projects related to e-invoicing implementation. She supports companies from various industries with the development of target IT architecture aimed at arranging optimized and effective end-to-end tax processes. Elizabeth has led numerous projects focused on implementing tax-related tools to digitalize companies' operational processes. She is responsible for selecting appropriate technology solutions, ensuring quality control during implementation to meet business and regulatory standards and facilitating a seamless transition to these new tools across both personnel and systems. Elizabeth also oversaw projects conducting audits of implemented tax tools, identifying areas for enhancement, and delivering actionable recommendations to drive necessary improvements. Additionally, she played a pivotal role in conducting user testing and providing comprehensive training sessions to ensure effective adoption and utilization of these tools by end-users. She works with both direct and indirect tax solutions and specifically focuses on Pillar 2 topic. Elizabeth holds a Master's Degree as a specialist in the world economy.