The National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) highlighted that the VAT registration process is open for entities generating or expected to generate between BD 18,750 and BD 500,000 in annual vatable supplies.

Concerned entities that wish to register early for VAT with the NBR will have the option of choosing the date to start implementing VAT until the end of the grace period.  The NBR stressed that collaboration and raising awareness on technical and procedural aspects of VAT are of utmost importance to ensuring the success of the VAT application process.

The NBR noted the positive cooperation provided by businesses regarding the proper application of VAT, adding that more than 4500 entities have registered for VAT since its launch within the Kingdom on 1 January 2019.

For further information, please contact the Call Center on 80008001 or email vat@nbr.gov.bh, in addition to leveraging the information available on NBR’s website (www.nbr.gov.bh), Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channel.