VAT refund of excess input tax and non-resident refund claims

We confirm the refund position, prepare the evidence pack the NBR asks for, file the claim and answer queries until it is paid or offset.

BHD 350Per claim

For: Exporters, businesses in heavy capital spend, zero rated suppliers, and foreign businesses that paid Bahrain VAT.

What we need from you

Is the excess credit recurring or one off?
Recurring credits suggest structural refund position
Carry forward or claim refund now?
Cash flow versus scrutiny
Are all invoices valid tax invoices?
Weak invoices delay refunds
For foreign businesses: is total VAT at least BHD 200?
Minimum claim

Prepare refund schedule
Example: input VAT BHD 9,000 less output BHD 2,500 = BHD 6,500 refundable
Submit refund request
Answer NBR queries

Decree-Law No. 48 of 2018 on Value Added Tax: Bahrain VAT law administered by the NBR; covers registration, invoicing, returns and penalties Source
VAT Executive Regulations (Resolution No. 12 of 2018): Detailed rules on registration, tax periods, invoices and refunds Source
Decree-Law No. 48 of 2018: zero rated and exempt supplies: Exports and listed supplies are zero rated; financial services and bare land and buildings are exempt Source
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 Source

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