Tax advisory for media companies, content creators, events, and creative agencies.
Subscriptions, streaming, and digital downloads are standard-rated at 10%. B2B cross-border digital services may be reverse-charged.
Royalty payments to foreign licensors subject to reverse charge VAT. DTA-reduced WHT rates available on royalties to treaty countries.
Ticket sales, sponsorship income, and venue hire all standard-rated. Foreign performers may trigger PE or require WHT compliance.
VAT on production costs, equipment imports, and freelancer payments. Input VAT recovery on production expenses.
VAT on ad revenue from local and international clients. Place of supply rules for digital advertising services.
VAT registration for influencers, content creators, and freelancers exceeding the BD 37,500 threshold.
Tax treatment of prize money, sponsorship deals, and international athlete appearances in Bahrain.
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