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Excise Tax Guide

Everything manufacturers and importers need to know about Bahrain excise.

EXCISEMarch 2026 · 8 min read

Excise Rates

Product	Rate	Taxable Event
🚬 Tobacco products	100%	Import or local production
⚡ Energy drinks	100%	Import or local production
🥤 Carbonated drinks	50%	Import or local production
🍬 Sweetened beverages	50%	Import or local production

Key Rules

📋 Excise is calculated on retail selling price (RSP) or declared import value, whichever is higher

📋 VAT is then charged on the excise-inclusive price (tax-on-tax)

📋 Monthly excise returns due by the 15th of the following month

📋 Digital tax stamps required on all tobacco products from 2024

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