🇧🇭 Kingdom of Bahrain
VAT 10% — Full compliance with National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) requirements
VAT in Bahrain
Bahrain introduced VAT at 5% in January 2019, then raised it to 10% in January 2022 — the highest VAT rate in the GCC. Administered by the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR). XiKey applies the correct 10% rate and generates NBR-compliant invoices.
- 10% VAT (raised from 5% in Jan 2022)
- Zero-rated: exports, education, healthcare
- BHD with 3 decimal places (Fils: 1 BHD = 1,000 Fils)
- NBR-compliant invoice format
- VAT return preparation
- Arabic RTL invoices
Bahrain Compliance Requirements
Full support for National Bureau for Revenue requirements
NBR E-Invoicing
Bahrain's NBR has outlined plans for an e-invoicing system. XiKey is architected to support the integration when the NBR e-invoicing platform goes live.
BHD 3-Decimal Precision
The Bahraini Dinar uses 3 decimal places (Fils). XiKey handles this precision correctly in invoices, reports, and tax calculations — preventing rounding errors.
NBR Invoice Requirements
Bahraini tax invoices must include: Supplier name and VAT registration number, invoice date, description of goods and services, taxable amount, VAT rate (10%) and amount, and totals including and excluding VAT.
Bahrain Tax Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Original 5% Start Date | 1 January 2019 |
| Rate Increase to 10% | 1 January 2022 |
| Registration Threshold | 37,500 BHD (annual turnover) |
| Return Filing Cycle | Quarterly |
| Highest GCC Rate | Yes — 10% (highest in GCC) |
Ready to Deploy in Bahrain?
XiKey is ready to run in Bahrain today — 10% VAT, NBR-compliant invoicing, and BHD with 3-decimal precision.