Who can act as my tax agent in Bahrain
Can an accountant in India file my Bahrain VAT as my tax agent?
The situation
The NBR authorises tax agents who are Bahrain residents, natural persons with a degree or certified qualification, or legal persons with a valid Bahrain CR.
The law
- NBR Tax Agent and VAT Representative Guide, version 2.0 (13 May 2026): Tax agents must be Bahrain resident and authorised by the NBR; BHD 300 for three years; VAT representatives are jointly liable
What it means for you
An adviser outside Bahrain cannot register as your NBR tax agent under the current guide. They can help prepare work, but filing as agent needs a Bahrain resident authorised agent. Authorisation costs BHD 300 for three years.
What to do
- Pick a Bahrain authorised tax agent.
- Link the agent on the NBR portal.
- Keep the taxpayer responsible for accuracy.
- Review returns before filing.
The taxpayer stays responsible even when an agent files.
We can do this for youVAT registration with the NBR (mandatory, voluntary and non-resident): BHD 150