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 | ||
| Rate | Type | Which goods or services |
| 5% | Standard | All other supplies of goods or services, including imports, in accordance with the Unified VAT Agreement |
| 0% | Zero | Basic 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% | Exempt | Sale 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