Qatar
Singapore and Qatar have maintained warm and friendly bilateral relations built on strong foundations of trade, investment, and energy cooperation. Our economic partnership is supported by the Gulf Cooperation Council-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (GSFTA).
Last updated on 12 November 2026
Singapore-Qatar Economic Relations
His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore HE Lawrence Wong on the sidelines of the second ASEAN-GCC Summit, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center in Malaysia, 26-27 May 2025.
Singapore and Qatar have enjoyed warm and growing bilateral relations since establishing diplomatic ties in 1972. Singapore and Qatar share certain commonalities as small states that have punched above their weight on the global stage through strategic economic positioning, strong governance, and active international engagement, which has provided a natural basis for mutual understanding and cooperation.
Singapore and Qatar share strong economic and trade links, with Qatar serving as an important global source of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Our partnership with Qatar is anchored by the Gulf Cooperation Council-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (GSFTA), which entered into force in 2013.
Bilateral Agreements involving Qatar
Qatar-Singapore Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)
Entered into force on 5 October 2007, the agreement is designed to promote cross-border trade and investment by providing greater tax certainty for businesses and individuals operating between the two countries.
Qatar-Singapore Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT)
Entered into force in April 2018, it aims to promote cross-border investments between Singapore and Qatar by offering legal protections and certainty, as well as dispute resolution mechanisms.
Plurilateral Agreements involving Qatar
Gulf Cooperation Council-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (GSFTA)
The GSFTA was signed on 15 December 2008 and entered into force on 1 September 2013. Singapore was the first non-Middle Eastern country to sign an FTA with the GCC. The agreement eliminates 99% of tariffs on Singapore’s exports to GCC markets, safeguarding market access and ensuring a more predictable operating environment for companies. This has facilitated the flow of goods and services, boosting commercial activity between Singapore and the GCC.