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Bahrain’s DMTT: registration basics for in-scope groups

Bahrain introduced a 15% Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax for large multinationals in 2025, its first broad tax on business profits.

By Gulf Tax DeskGulf Tax NewsroomPublished 10 October 2026 · 3 min read
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Bahrain does not levy a general corporate income tax, so outside oil and gas the DMTT is the first profits tax most in-scope groups face there.

15% minimum rate for €750m+ groups

What it means

The National Bureau for Revenue administers the regime. Groups should confirm registration deadlines and which entity will file for their Bahraini constituent entities.

Official sourceBahrain National Bureau for Revenue
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