Bahraini VAT rates

Bahraini VAT rates

Generally, Bahrain follows the terms of the Agreement, including the harmonised standard VAT rate of 5%, but has a wider range of zero and reduced VAT rates to provide subsidies to the less well off in society.
The current rates are:

Bahrain VAT rates

RateTypeWhich goods or services
5%StandardAll other supplies of goods or services, including imports, in accordance with the Unified VAT Agreement
0%ZeroBasic foodstuffs; domestic and international transport; new properties; healthcare; exports of goods and services; high-value metals; oil and gas; education; and medicine and medical equipment
0%ExemptSale and lease of real estate; and financial services

Bahrain VAT news

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Jan-11-2023

Union vs non-Union OSS: what’s the difference?

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May-31-2022

US 2021 sales tax updates for foreign businesses

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May-31-2022

Germany excludes UK tourist operators from VAT TOMS