Tax advisory for farms, food processing, restaurants, and agricultural businesses.
94 basic food items are zero-rated in Bahrain including rice, bread, milk, eggs, vegetables, fruits, and meats. Input VAT is fully recoverable.
Prepared food, restaurant meals, takeaway, luxury items, and processed snacks are standard-rated at 10%. Catering services also 10%.
Tobacco (100%), energy drinks (100%), carbonated drinks (50%), and sweetened beverages are subject to excise tax in addition to VAT.
Mixed-rate supply management, POS system VAT configuration, and correct zero-rating of eligible food items.
Menu pricing with VAT, service charge treatment, delivery app commissions, and tip handling.
Manufacturing input VAT recovery, customs duty on imported raw materials, and export zero-rating.
Agricultural equipment import duty, water and electricity subsidies, and Tamkeen support for agritech.
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