BHR Tax Multinational Enterprises Tax


On Sep. 1, BHR Tax introduced new tax for multinational entreprises.


  • BHR Tax announced the new Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) for Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) as outlined in Decree Law 11/2024 aligning with OECD standards.
  • Overview
  • Apply to large MNEs operating in BHR, with global revenues surpassing 750 mn EUR.
  • Builds on BHR's proactive engagement with the OECD, dating back to 2018 when it joined the Inclusive Framework and endorsed the groundbreaking two-pillar reform.
  • OECD established Global Minimum Corporate Tax to ensure large MNEs pay minimum tax of 15% on profits in countries where they operate as part of the two pillar reform.
  • BHR demonstrates its commitment to global cooperation fostering a fair taxation level.
  • Effectiveness
  • New framework for MNEs will be effective as of Jan. 1, 2025.
  • Sep. 16, 2024 BHR CB Licensees
  • On Sep. 16, 2024, BHR CB published letter to licensees regarding implementation of the tax on multinational enterprises per Decree Law 11/2024, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
  • BHR CB licensees to whom provisions of the tax law are applicable, must prepare for timely implementation and may contact National Bureau of Revenue for assistance.
  • Document dated Sep. 16, 2024, received from BHR CB Sep. 18, summarized Sep. 23.
  • In Dec. 2024, BHR Tax issued a guide re implementing DMTT Law see #237197.

Regulators BHR CB; BHR Tax
Entity Types Auditor; Bank; Corp
Reference Lt 9/16/2024; PR, 9/1/2024; Decree Law 11/2024
Functions Accounting; Financial; Reporting; Tax; Treasury
Countries Bahrain; Cross-Border
Category
State
Products Banking; Corporate; Equity
Regions EMEA
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 9/1/2024
Effective Date 1/1/2025
Rule Id 224555
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 9/16/2024
Report Section International

Last substantive update on 09/23/2024