Excise (selective tax) registration and returns for importers and producers
We confirm which products are excise goods, register you with the NBR, set up the price based tax calculation and file returns on time.
BHD 250One time plus each tax period
For: Importers, producers and stockpilers of tobacco, energy drinks, carbonated drinks and sweetened drinks.
What we need from you
Product list with HS codes
Identify excise goods
Import and production volumes
Tax base
Retail price lists
Tax calculated on price
Warehouse details
Stock tracking
Customs import declarations
Match imports to excise returns
What we discuss
Do your drinks contain added sugar or sweeteners?
May be sweetened drinks
Do you import for others or for own sale?
Who is liable
Any tobacco products needing digital tax stamps?
Extra compliance
Do you re-export any excise goods?
Export relief needs evidence
What we file
Register for excise
Compute excise
Example: carbonated drinks with tax base BHD 20,000 x 50% = BHD 10,000
File and pay
What you get
Excise registration
Return calendar
The law
- Decree-Law No. 40 of 2017 on Selective Tax (Excise): Excise on tobacco products and energy drinks at 100% and on carbonated and sweetened drinks at 50%, administered by the NBR Source
Questions people ask
Contact us to book
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