Saudi Arabia ratifies income tax treaty with Bahrain
The Saudi Council of Ministers approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Bahrain. This announcement was made by the Saudi Press Agency on 21 April 2026. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia signed a tax treaty on 3 December 2025. The
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Bahrain: Shura Council approves income tax treaty ratification with Jersey
Bahrain Shura Council approved legislation to ratify the income tax treaty with Jersey on 19 April 2026. Signed on 16 September 2025, the treaty is the first of its kind between the two jurisdictions. The treaty covers the taxation of
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Bahrain approves ratification law for income tax treaty with Jersey
The Bahrain Council of Representatives has approved the law for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Jersey during its 25th Session on 7 April 2026. Signed on 16 September 2025, the treaty is the first of its kind between the two
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Bermuda, Bahrain sign amending protocol to tax treaty
The Government of Bermuda has issued a statement confirming that officials from Bahrain and Bermuda signed an amending protocol to the 2010 income tax treaty between the two countries on 17 April 2026. The Premier and Minister of Finance, the
See MoreBahrain approves draft law to ratify income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia
The Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee of Bahrain’s Council of Representatives approved the draft law for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Saudi Arabia on 13 April 2026. Bahrain and Saudi Arabia signed a tax treaty on 3
See MoreBahrain: NBR revises VAT healthcare guide
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has released Version 1.2 of its VAT Healthcare Guide on 31 March 2026. The guide explains how VAT applies to healthcare services, medical institutions, and medical products in Bahrain, and includes
See MoreBahrain: NBR updates VAT deposit recovery rules guidance
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) released an updated Imports and Exports VAT guide on 11 March 2026. The revised guide adds a section addressing the treatment of VAT deposits related to recovering VAT paid on imported goods. VAT paid
See MoreJersey: States Assembly ratifies income tax treaty with Bahrain
The Jersey States Assembly approved the income tax treaty with Bahrain on 12 March 2026. The Government of Jersey signed an income tax treaty with Bahrain on 16 September 2025. The treaty covers the taxation of corporate income in Bahrain and
See MoreBahrain: NBR issues revised VAT real estate guidance
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) issued Version 1.6 of its VAT Real Estate Guide on 29 January 2026. The publication outlines the VAT framework for the real estate sector in Bahrain, and the key change in this update is the addition of
See MoreBahrain: NBR Updates VAT general guide
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) released an updated VAT General Guide on 28 January 2026. The guide outlines the main principles of value-added tax (VAT) in the Kingdom and offers practical guidance for businesses and taxpayers. The
See MoreBahrain: NBR updates DMTT guidance on scope, registration
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) released Version 1.2 of its DMTT Law guide on 31 December 2025, covering the law’s scope and registration requirements. The purpose of this guide is to provide a high-level overview of the scope of
See MoreBahrain updates DMTT FAQs, VAT deregistration guidance
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has updated its frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT), which applies from 1 January 2025. The DMTT introduces a 15% minimum tax on large multinational enterprise
See MoreBahrain: Cabinet approves fiscal reforms, introduces 10% profit tax
Bahrain’s Cabinet approved a package of fiscal and economic measures aimed at curbing government spending, increasing revenues and safeguarding key subsidies, following a Cabinet meeting chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin
See MoreBahrain: NBR updates VAT guidance for real estate sector
Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has published Version 1.5 of its VAT Real Estate Guide, dated 18 November 2025, providing updated guidance on Value Added Tax in the Kingdom’s real estate sector. The update clarifies the VAT
See MoreBahrain, Saudi Arabia sign income tax treaty
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia signed a tax treaty on 3 December 2025. The agreement aims to address double taxation and promote investment. The treaty is the first of its kind between the two countries and will enter into force upon the exchange of
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India, Bahrain to negotiate for tax treaty
India and Bahrain have agreed to initiate negotiations on an income tax treaty, the two countries announced during their fifth High Joint Commission (HJC) meeting in New Delhi on 3 November 2025. The proposed treaty would mark the first tax
See MoreBahrain, Oman tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Bahrain and Oman entered into force on 16 September 2025. Signed on 15 January 2025, it covers income taxes in both jurisdictions and sets withholding tax rates at 0% for dividends, 0% for interest, and 8% for
See MoreBahrain, Iceland join Vienna treaty convention
Bahrain and Iceland joined the 1969 Vienna Convention in September 2025. Bahrain and Iceland have formally joined the 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. The countries deposited their instruments of accession on 24 and 25 September
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