Bahrain, 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
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Bahrain, 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
See MoreGuernsey ratifies tax treaty with Bahrain
This is the first income tax treaty between the two jurisdictions. Guernsey approved the 2024 income tax treaty with Bahrain through the income tax Ordinance that formalised the agreement on 3 September 2025. The treaty, signed on 29
See MoreBahrain: NBR issues revised VAT registration guide
The updated VAT registration guide covers instructions regarding individual and group registrations. The Bahraini National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) published an updated version of the value added tax (VAT) registration guide on 16 September
See MoreJersey signs income tax treaty with Bahrain
Jersey,Bahrain treaty aims to prevent double taxation and boost growth. The Government of Jersey signed an income tax treaty with Bahrain on 16 September 2025. Under the agreement, Jersey individuals and companies in Bahrain will avoid
See MoreBahrain: NBR updates transportation VAT guidelines
The Transportation Guide is for general information purposes only. It reflects the NBR’s current views but does not carry legal authority. The Bahraini National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) published an updated version of the Value Added Tax (VAT)
See MoreBahrain: NBR updates guidance on Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax
The guidance clarifies scope, exclusions, and safe harbors. Bahrain’s National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) published an updated guidance on 12 August 2025 concerning the 15% Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), effective from 1 January 2025. The
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Oman ratifies income tax treaty with Bahrain
This is the first income tax treaty between the two jurisdictions. The Sultan of Oman issued the royal decree 62/2025 for the ratification of the income tax treaty with Bahrain on 2 September 2025. The treaty, signed on 15 January 2025, is
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Bahrain, Russia sign mutual customs assistance agreement
The customs cooperation agreement is aimed at enhancing trade facilitation and border security between the two countries. Bahrain and Russia signed an agreement on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters on 18 June 2025. The
See MoreBahrain, UAE tax treaty enters into force
The income tax treaty between Bahrain and the UAE will take full effect from 1 January 2026. Bahrain's National Bureau for Revenue announced that the income tax treaty with the UAE has entered into force starting 1 May 2025. The treaty was
See MoreBahrain ratifies income tax treaty with Oman
It will enter into force after the exchange of ratification instruments and will apply from 1 January of the year following its entry into force. Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa approved Law No. 28 of 2025 ratifying the income tax
See MoreBahrain: Upper House ratifies income tax treaty with Oman
Bahrain’s upper house of the National Assembly (Majlis al-shura) approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Oman on 11 May 2025. The aim of these agreements is to strengthen the economic ties between the two countries and improve
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Bahrain, UAE investment agreement now in effect
The Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement ( IPA) between the UAE and Bahrain became effective on 8 May 2025, after completing the required legal procedures. The agreement establishes a legal framework that protects investments, boosts
See MoreBahrain: National Assembly approves first income tax treaty with Oman
The Bahraini lower chamber of the National Assembly ( Council of Representatives) has approved the ratification of the income tax treaty with Oman on 29 April 2025. The aim of these agreements is to strengthen the economic ties between the two
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Hong Kong, Bahrain tax treaty enters into force
Hong Kong's Comprehensive Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA) with Bahrain, signed in March last year, came into force on 4 March 2025, after completion of relevant ratification procedures. The CDTA will be applicable to Hong Kong tax
See MoreBahrain ratifies IPA with Hungary
Bahrain has completed the ratification of the Bahrain-Hungary Investment Protection Agreement (2024) through Law No. 19 of 2025, effective as of 23 April 2025. Investment Promotion Agreements (IPAs) commit national governments to reduce
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