This document sets out some of the general principles of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the Kingdom of Bahrain (Bahrain) specifically relevant to the financial services and the insurance sectors. The main aim of this document is to provide the reader with:

An overview of the VAT rules and procedures applicable to the financial services and the insurance sectors in Bahrain and, if required, how to comply with them the necessary background and guidance to help you to determine how a supply is treated for VAT purposes.

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