Tax advisory for event promoters, venues, and live entertainment operators.
Ticket sales — standard-rated at 10%. Sponsorship income — standard-rated. Broadcasting rights — place of supply rules. Event management services — standard-rated. Temporary imports for events — customs duty suspension.
Membership fees — standard-rated. Player transfer fees — outside scope of VAT in Bahrain. Kit and merchandise sales — standard-rated. Government grants — outside scope. Prize money — no VAT (not consideration for supply).
Film production services — standard-rated. Location fees — standard-rated. Distribution rights — place of supply rules. Cinema ticket sales — standard-rated. Streaming services — B2B reverse charge.
From the F1 Grand Prix to local concerts — we handle entertainment tax.
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