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Bahrain
Middle East
E-invoicing
Status
Upcoming
Format
Expected structured XML/JSON per Gulf Cooperation Council standards.
Infrastructure
Likely to adopt clearance‑style system connected to tax authority.
Model
Transaction control; exact details pending official rollout.
E-reporting
Status
Real-time invoice-level reporting anticipated; will replace aggregate VAT returns.
Format
XML-based structured submission.
Scope & deadline
Likely phased; large entities first.
More info
Bahrain is planning a phased rollout of mandatory e‑invoicing aligned with its recent VAT rate increase to 10%. Full B2B integration is expected by late 2025. Preparation underway via fiscal modernization.
Tax authority
National Bureau for Taxation / Ministry of Finance.
Archiving period
Not yet published; expected to align with region (~5–10 years).
E-signature
Expected digital signing requirements—yet to be detailed.
Regulation
Under development; linked to VAT changes effective 2025.
Note
We gather our information from government sources and do our best to keep it current. If there are any new updates, we'll make sure to reflect them here as soon as possible.
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