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Ports & Freight

Tax advisory for port operators, freight forwarders, and cargo handlers.

Tax Issues

Freight Tax

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Shipping

International shipping — zero-rated (export transport). Coastal shipping — standard-rated. Chartering income — place of supply analysis. Vessel export — zero-rated. Crew management — complex supply rules.

Port Services

Port handling — standard-rated. Warehousing — standard-rated. Ship repair — standard-rated or zero-rated. Bunker fuel — standard-rated. Pilotage and berthing — standard-rated service.

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Freight Forwarding

Customs brokerage fees — standard-rated. Freight charges on exports — zero-rated. Import cargo handling — standard-rated. Documentation services — standard-rated. Consolidation services — mixed supply analysis.

Freight Advisory

We navigate maritime and freight tax for Bahrain's trade corridors.

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