Tax and Corporate Services

Our VAT specialists provide practical, industry-focused advice to help businesses navigate VAT implementation, compliance, and ongoing advisory requirements. We support clients through complex transactions, tax authority audits, and day-to-day operational questions with deep insight and experience drawn from advising leading businesses across Bahrain.

We advise clients on share and business acquisitions, cross-border structuring, and tax optimization strategies. Our team helps businesses manage multi-jurisdictional tax risks, structure transactions efficiently, and leverage treaty benefits to reduce overall tax exposure.

We support multinational enterprise (MNE) groups in assessing and complying with their Pillar Two and Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT) obligations. Our delivery model combines technology-enabled tools, a dedicated local advisory team, and access to KPMG’s global tax network to meet evolving compliance demands effectively.

Our specialists help businesses design and implement defensible transfer pricing policies. We provide benchmarking studies, prepare local and master files, and support compliance with Bahrain’s transfer pricing regulations and international standards.

We assist businesses with meeting their CbCR obligations, including filing support, developing robust internal processes for accurate reporting, and managing queries raised by regulatory authorities.

We help businesses assess the applicability of Bahrain’s economic substance requirements and provide hands-on support for reporting and compliance. Our advice is grounded in local regulatory expectations and international best practices.

As Bahrain’s tax landscape evolves, we advise businesses on the potential impact of corporate income tax. Our team works proactively with clients to prepare for change, assess readiness, and develop practical strategies to remain compliant and competitive.

We help importers, exporters, and manufacturers understand and comply with customs and excise regulations. Our support includes advisory on duty optimisation, regulatory compliance, risk management, and trade facilitation.

We support both buy-side and sell-side transactions by identifying potential tax exposures and recommending risk mitigation strategies. Our services include structuring advice and tax input into legal documentation to ensure tax efficiency and reduce surprises post-deal.

We assist businesses in managing tax authority audits and disputes, drawing on our strong working relationships with regulators and extensive experience to help achieve fair and effective outcomes.

Supporting business setup, restructuring, compliance, and governance with confidence.

Our team assists with the incorporation of new legal entities and restructuring of existing operations. We advise on optimal legal structures, capital requirements, and compliance with Bahrain’s regulatory procedures for both local and foreign investors.

We provide end-to-end support in navigating Bahrain’s regulatory and licensing landscape. Our team helps identify applicable requirements, prepares submissions, and manages interactions with the relevant authorities.

We offer tailored corporate secretarial services to support governance, compliance, and disclosure obligations. This includes maintaining statutory registers, managing board resolutions, and coordinating filings with regulators.

We help organizations enhance governance structures, assess board effectiveness, and embed principles of accountability and transparency. Our advisory includes board operations, succession planning, and governance frameworks aligned with business risk and growth.

We assist in preparing and reviewing legal documents relevant to corporate operations. This includes support with notarization and ensuring compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

We advise on labour law compliance and assist with immigration-related matters such as business visas, work permits, and employee obligations. Our team ensures that regulatory requirements are met efficiently and in line with business timelines.