VAT.. Here in Qatar HSBC is the only main High Street bank oerating in the Middleast. HSBC middleast is managed by the offshore Jersey Island..

Your question about if salary can be paid staright into a UK bank, will really depend on your employer as Novita above has pointed out. However if you are a HSBC Premier or even normal customer, you can transfer money on a monthly basis..

I hope this answers your query.

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