We, Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar,
Having perused the Amended Provisional Constitution, in particular Articles 23, 34 and 51 thereof;
The Customs Law promulgated by Law No. 5 of 1988, and its amending laws;
Decree-Law No. 11 of 1993 regarding income tax;
Decree-Law No. 22 of 1993 organizing the Ministry of Finance, Economy and Commerce and defining its functions;
Law No. 19 of 1995 on the industrial regulation ;
Decree No. 20 of 1998 establishing Qatar Chemical Co. Ltd. (Q-Chem), a Qatari Joint-Stock Limited Company,
and the accompanying Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association;
The joint venture agreement signed on 16/11/1997 between Qatari General Petroleum Corporation, Philips Petroleum, and Philips for Investment;
The proposal of the Minister of Finance, Economy and Trade;
The draft law submitted by the Council of Ministers;
After after consulting the Advisory Council;
Hereby promulgate the following Law: