Investors who are interested in company formation can work with our team of accountants in Bahrain from the start of their business operations. Accounting and financial management is an important part of the general compliance regulations applicable to companies in Bahrain. Failure to keep up-to-date financial accounts or to submit the annual returns results in fines and penalties for the business and can have a negative impact on the business overall.
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| Accounting services available in Bahrain | – bookkeeping, – tax consultancy, – preparation of monthly and yearly financial statements, – annual accounts filing services |
| Tax registration assistance | We offer assistance in tax registration in Bahrain. |
| Payroll support | Our accountant in Bahrain offers HR and payroll support. |
| Audit services (YES/NO) | We offer audits in Bahrain. |
| VAT-related services | VAT registration and filing support |
| Availability of chartered accountants (YES/NO) | We work with chartered accountants in Bahrain. |
| Accounting standards used in Bahrain | International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) |
| Corporate tax rate | 46% applicable to companies in the oil and gas sector |
| VAT registration threshold | BHD 37,500 |
| VAT rates in Bahrain | – Standard rate of 10%, – for certain goods and services: 0% |
| Withholding taxes | There are no withholding taxes in Bahrain. |
| Financial statement filing requirements | 3 months from the end of the financial year |
| Audited annual accounts filings required (YES/NO) | Yes |
| Access to double tax treaties | Bahrain offers access to approximately 45 double tax agreements. |
| Accounting support for foreign investors (YES/NO) | For foreing investors and foreign companies operating through branch offices. |
Our accounting services in Bahrain include bookkeeping services, financial statements preparation, payroll services, accounting consultations, and many others. We adjust the services we provide based on the size and the particularities of our client companies and our team works to solve any queries and financial issues as easiest as possible.
Our accountants in Bahrain are at your disposal no matter the size of your company. You can also rely on our immigration lawyers in Bahrain for support in moving here.
Immigration to Bahrain implies first getting to know the conditions under which you can relocate to this country. Based on them, you can then choose a suitable type of residence permit and find out if you need an entry visa or not, depending on your nationality. Some of these questions can be answered by our lawyers who can also help you prepare the immigration paperwork.
Like all Middle Eastern countries, Bahrain has its own tax regulations that are grouped under the Income Tax Law No. 22 dating back to 1979. As a foreign investor when coming for the first time here, setting up a business is not complicated, and neither is respecting the tax legislation mainly because Bahrain imposes no income tax except for companies in the oil and gas sector which are liable to pay a corporate tax of 46% for each financial year.
However, one of the most recent changes in the legislation covers the introduction of the value added tax for which various requirements apply.
Our accountants in Bahrain can explain all the regulations associated with paying the value added tax in this country.
Family reunion is an option to become eligible for Bahraini residency. If you decide on this type of visa, the relative living here must meet certain conditions related to accommodation, as well as earnings. Feel free to contact our immigration agents and inquire about the requirements to obtain a family reunification visa.
Our main accounting services in Bahrain are also presented in the infographic below:
Our accounting services are designed to meet the needs of companies and our agents provide complete guidance for investors who need to understand the applicable accounting principles and the filing requirements. Below, we describe some of our most popular accounting services for companies in Bahrain:
By working with our team of accountants in Bahrain, investors can make sure that they comply with the ongoing regulations according to the type of company. The tax year for companies is the same as the calendar year in most cases and a penalty of 1% of the tax liability applies for every 30 days in which the return remains outstanding.
Investors need to consider the compliance for a corporation as soon as they decide to set up a company in Bahrain. Our agents can provide more information on the different requirements that apply according to the field in which the company activates, for example, the filing requirements for companies in the oil business. If you are interested in immigration to Bahrain, our specialists can help you.
One of the main aspects to respect when it comes to accounting in Bahrain refers to bookkeeping, which implies the maintenance of various daily financial documents, such as invoices.
Bookkeeping is one of the essential parts when it comes to the accounting of a company in Bahrain, but also of a sole trader or professional who offers services as a self-employed individual and must account for the money they earn, even if they do not pay any taxes.
Our accountants in Bahrain are at the service of local and foreign business owners who need reliable services in order to maintain proper accounting books, as required by the Company Law.
We can offer personalized bookkeeping packages created to meet the needs of types and sizes businesses. We can provide monthly, quarterly, or yearly packages as required by company owners. Among the information our Bahrain bookkeepers can prepare on the company’s financial activity is:
If you need such services, our accountants in Bahrain is at your service with detailed information. We are also at your service for immigration to Bahrain.
Even if most companies are not subject to any taxes in Bahrain, it does not mean that they are not required to prepare and file financial statements. An accounting particularity of this country, however, is that it has no local reporting standards which is why all papers need to be prepared and submitted in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
This is also important for foreign companies with operations in Bahrain that can adapt to the rules applicable here easier.
Our accounting services in Bahrain cover the needs of all types of businesses, including small, medium and large-sized enterprises that need to comply with various requirements.
According to the rules on accounting in Bahrain, domestic companies must also have their accounts audited before being made public. This requirement applies to both public and private companies.
Among the documents to prepare are:
The report must also contain recommendations on profit distributions.
Bahrain may be a simple country from a taxation point of view, as it has no tax residency regulations or corporate income taxes on the majority of business operations, however, there are also strict rules that need to be complied with and which are usually created to enable domestic enterprises to operate in other countries and present their financial standings in accordance with international standards and best accounting and auditing practices.
This is one of the main reasons we invite you to discuss with our accountant in Bahrain and choose the services you need for your business.
No matter if you have a subsidiary or a branch office in Bahrain, our accountant is at your service with dedicated services.
We can ensure an effective correlation between the taxes paid here (if any) and the requirements your company must meet in your country of origin and help you obtain protection under Bahrain’s double tax treaties.
Our accountants and auditors are chartered under the Bahrain Accountants Association.
Our team can provide specialized accounting packaged according to the business field in which your company operates. Alternatively, we have prepared a set of these packages, from a starter and a basic set to a pro and a premium accounting package.
Accounting and financial advisory services can be of utmost importance to a business, especially when the investors interested in company formation in Bahrain are not accustomed to the local requirements and regulations.
Our team of accountants and agents who specialize in company registration in Bahrain provide complete solutions to company owners and to those who are just starting a business. We work with a number of accounting systems and software, tailor our services, and packaged according to the needs of the company and more importantly its size. We offer accounting services and guidance to small and medium or large companies alike.
We specialize in offering a wide range of services to those looking to open a company in Bahrain. Among these, full legal support of the company registration process, obtaining a legal address, dealing with the official government agencies of the jurisdiction, and counseling the client throughout the registration process.
Here is also a video on our accounting solutions:
Here is what you need to know about taxation and accounting in Bahrain:
For complete information about the accounting services we offer, as well as for assistance when you set up a company in Bahrain, please do not hesitate to contact us. Feel free to address our immigration lawyers in Bahrain for support in relocation.
