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Tax Calendar 2026

Every key filing deadline and compliance date for Bahrain businesses — all in one place.

Q1 January — March 2026

Jan 30
THURSDAY
Monthly VAT Return — December 2025 tax period
Applies to monthly filers. File via NBR portal. Penalty: BHD 500-10,000.
Jan 30
THURSDAY
Quarterly VAT Return — Q4 2025 (Oct-Dec)
Applies to quarterly filers. Include all supplies and input tax claims.
Mar 1
SUNDAY
Excise Tax Return — January 2026
Monthly filing for excise goods (tobacco, energy/soft drinks).
Mar 31
TUESDAY
Annual GOSI Compliance — Audit period
Ensure employee registration, contribution rates, and wage declarations are current.

Q2 April — June 2026

Apr 30
THURSDAY
Quarterly VAT Return — Q1 2026 (Jan-Mar)
Review partial exemption adjustments and capital goods scheme entries.
Jun 30
TUESDAY
CR Renewal Deadline — Annual commercial registration
Renew via Sijilat. Late renewal may result in administrative closure.
Jun 30
TUESDAY
Hydrocarbon Tax Return — FY 2025
Oil & gas companies: file annual return with MOICT. Rate: 46%.

Q3 July — September 2026

Jul 30
THURSDAY
Quarterly VAT Return — Q2 2026 (Apr-Jun)
Mid-year review: verify all input tax claims and output tax reconciliation.
Sep 30
WEDNESDAY
LMRA Work Permit Renewals — Annual batch
Renew expatriate work permits before expiry. Check flexi-permit status.

Q4 October — December 2026

Oct 30
FRIDAY
Quarterly VAT Return — Q3 2026 (Jul-Sep)
Year-end preparation: review annual adjustment calculations.
Dec 15
TUESDAY
CbCR Notification — Country-by-Country Report
MNEs with EUR 750M+ revenue: submit CbCR notification to MOICT.
Dec 31
THURSDAY
Annual VAT Review — Voluntary disclosure window
Correct any errors from the year via voluntary disclosure. Reduced penalties apply.

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