The oil and gas sector remains a cornerstone of Qatar’s economy, operating within a complex regulatory, financial and international tax environment. Companies across upstream, midstream and downstream operations face increasing scrutiny around governance, compliance, contract performance and cross-border structuring.

BDO Qatar provides specialised audit, tax, risk and advisory services to oil and gas operators, service providers, contractors and joint venture structures across the value chain.

How We Support Oil & Gas Companies

• Statutory audit and regulatory assurance for energy entities and joint ventures
• Revenue recognition and contract reporting advisory for long-term and complex contracts
• Transfer pricing advisory in Qatar for cross-border and related-party transactions
• Corporate tax compliance and direct tax advisory aligned with Qatar tax regulations
• OECD Pillar Two and QDMTT readiness advisory including effective tax rate modelling and system alignment
• Internal audit and risk management for capital-intensive operations
• Financial modelling and feasibility analysis for large-scale energy projects
• Valuation and transaction support for acquisitions, divestments and restructuring

In-Country Value (ICV) Advisory for Energy Companies

Government and semi-government energy projects increasingly require suppliers and operators to demonstrate compliance with In-Country Value (ICV) frameworks. BDO Qatar assists oil and gas companies in understanding ICV requirements, preparing documentation and strengthening financial processes to improve ICV scoring and competitiveness in tenders.

We provide structured guidance on obtaining an ICV certificate in Qatar, reviewing cost structures, workforce localisation metrics and procurement reporting to support certification readiness.

Managing Tax and Transfer Pricing Risk in Oil & Gas

Oil and gas groups frequently operate across multiple jurisdictions, exposing them to transfer pricing, withholding tax and international structuring risks. Our tax professionals support clients with proactive compliance, documentation and dispute risk management.

We also advise on tax efficient supply chain structuring, intercompany financing arrangements and regulatory engagement strategies.

Energy Transition and ESG Integration

As the global energy landscape evolves, sustainability reporting, carbon risk management and ESG disclosure are becoming critical components of corporate governance. BDO Qatar supports oil and gas companies in integrating ESG considerations into reporting, risk frameworks and investor communications.

Our partner-led approach ensures commercially pragmatic advice tailored to Qatar’s regulatory and operational environment.