Bahrain and Pakistan Sign a Protocol to Amend the 2005 Tax Treaty

Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has published VAT Financial Services Guide Version 1.4 on 3 August 2026. The latest version of the guide updates Section 10.4. Under Bahrain’s VAT rules, financial services are generally treated as

Bahrain's National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has published Version 1.15 of its VAT General Guide, updated on 29 July 2026. This follows the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) releasing an updated VAT General Guide on 28 January 2026. The revised

Bahrain's National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has published an updated excise registration manual on 28 July 2026, setting out revised guidance for excise payers on using the online excise portal and the procedures for submitting key excise-related

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Monday, 27 July 2026, that its policy rate will remain unchanged at 11.5%, with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluding that the current monetary policy stance remains appropriate to guide

Bahrain's National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has released Version 1.10 of its VAT Registration Guide on 22 July 2026, updating the processing timelines for VAT registration and amendment applications. Under the revised guidance, the NBR will

Bahrain and India have held the first round of negotiations for an income tax treaty, marking the start of discussions on what would be the first such agreement between the two countries. According to a recent statement by the Indian ambassador