The Kingdom of Bahrain (Bahrain) has enforced its Value Added Tax (VAT) Law under the Royal Decree No. (48) of 2018. The VAT will be implemented on 1 January 2019. There are many differences in Bahrain’s VAT Law in aspects of key areas corresponding legislation introduced in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in that provides for more broader zero-rates as well as exemptions, with a unique view to balance a variety of socio-economic objectives. Let us have a look at the background As of November 2016, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Member States has executed the Common VAT Agreement of the number of States belonging to the GCC (GCC VAT Agreement), which outlines the framework that Member States are required follow while implementing their domestic VAT rules. Saudi Arabia along with the UAE implemented their VAT laws as of 1 January 2018. Bahrain has also released the VAT Law dated 9 October 2018 on their Official Gazette website. The Royal Decree h...
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