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Non-resident VAT refund minimum

We are a foreign company and paid BHD 150 VAT in Bahrain. Can we claim it?

The situation

Non-resident claims must total at least BHD 200 among other conditions.

The law

  • VAT Executive Regulations: refunds to non-resident businesses: Non-registered foreign businesses may claim Bahrain VAT back if the claim is at least BHD 200 and other conditions are met

What it means for you

BHD 150 is below the minimum, so wait to combine costs within the same year. You must not be required to register in Bahrain and must be VAT registered at home.

What to do

  1. Collect invoices for the year.
  2. Check total reaches BHD 200.
  3. Confirm home registration.
  4. File the claim.

We can do this for youVAT refund of excess input tax and non-resident refund claims: BHD 350

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