English translation published by the NBR in its bilingual Regulations file (marked unofficial). The Arabic text published in the Official Gazette remains the legal reference in the event of any discrepancy.
A Non-Resident required to register in Bahrain may appoint a Bahrain Tax Representative licensed by the NBR using its form, subject to Article 98. The NBR decides within 30 days. From approval, the Representative replaces the Non-Resident in NBR relations and is jointly liable for all Tax obligations.
Registration-liable Non-Residents, Tax Representatives and legal and finance teams.
This is not a messaging mandate. It creates joint liability and permits recovery from the Representative. Termination does not remove obligations from transactions during the representation period.
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Before accepting representation
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Confirm Non-Resident registration obligation.
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Verify licence and Article 98 conditions.
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Submit appointment form and evidence.
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Do not treat appointment as effective before approval.
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Document start date and transactions.
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Monitor Returns, payment and obligations.
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Document termination and transactions during the term.
Connected provisions
Regulations — Article (36)
Non-Resident registrationRegistration obligation precedes representation.
Open connected ArticleRegulations — Article (98)
Licensing conditionsThe Representative must meet them.
Open connected ArticleLaw — Article (67)
Tax RepresentativeThe Law creates representation and liability.
Open connected ArticleOfficial guides and tools
Connected Madar tools
Representation ended in June
The NBR approved representation from January to June, and unreported March Supplies are later found. June termination does not remove the Representative's liability for March obligations arising during the term.
Questions to help you apply it
- Non-Resident required to register?
- Representative licensed?
- Approval date?
- Transactions during term?
- Termination documented?