This document provides guidance on registering for VAT in the Kingdom of Bahrain (Bahrain), including VAT group registration.
VAT was introduced in Bahrain with effect from 1 January 2019 with a standard rate of VAT of 5%. With effect from 1 January 2022, the standard rate of VAT was revised to 10%. See the VAT Rate Change Transitional Provisions Guide on the NBR website (www.nbr.gov.bh) for an explanation of the transitional rules relevant to the change in rate.
This guide is intended to provide general information only, and contains the current views of the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) on its subject matter. This Guide is not a legally binding document, and does not commit the National Bureau for Revenue or any VAT payer in respect of any transaction. This document should be used as a guideline only and is not a substitute for obtaining competent legal advice from a qualified professional.
The main principles of the VAT system in the Kingdom of Bahrain are set out in the VAT General Guide issued by the NBR which is available on the NBR’s website, www.nbr.gov.bh. This document should be read in conjunction with the VAT General Guide.
Source National Bureau for Revenue
