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What applies today
Most local companies are not subject to a general corporate income tax. Bahrain applies a Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax to in-scope multinational groups, and the oil and gas sector has separate taxation.
The proposed corporate tax
A draft corporate income tax has been discussed for a future start date. Until legislation and detailed rules are enacted, businesses should not treat the proposal as current law.
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What founders should plan for
- Keep complete accounting records
- Review VAT registration obligations
- Separate current law from tax proposals
- Obtain advice for cross-border or group structures
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