English text status

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.

Practical summary

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.

Who should read this?

Registration-liable Non-Residents, Tax Representatives and legal and finance teams.

Why does it matter?

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.

Licensed Representative and NBR approvalDecision within 30 daysContinuing joint liability for earlier transactions

Current text

A. A Non-Resident Person obliged to register in the Kingdom may appoint a Tax Representative in the Kingdom, who is licensed by the Bureau, by an application submitted to the Bureau on a form prepared for this purpose. The Tax Representative shall meet the conditions stipulated in Article 98 of these Regulations, and the Bureau shall issue its decision on the application for appointment within thirty days from the date of the submission of the application. B. The Tax Representative shall be jointly liable with the Taxable Person for all Tax obligations of the latter, and shall replace him in the relationship with the Bureau from the date the Bureau approved his appointment as Tax Representative. C. The Bureau shall be entitled to pursue the Tax Representative by legal means to collect Tax due by the Non-Resident Person. D. Where the Tax representation has terminated because the Non-Resident Person ceased to carry out his activity in the Kingdom, the appointment of another Tax Representative, the termination of the representation term or any other reason, the Tax Representative shall remain subject to the obligations in the Law with respect to transactions made during the period of his legal representation until the date of termination.

Before accepting representation

  1. 1

    Confirm Non-Resident registration obligation.

  2. 2

    Verify licence and Article 98 conditions.

  3. 3

    Submit appointment form and evidence.

  4. 4

    Do not treat appointment as effective before approval.

  5. 5

    Document start date and transactions.

  6. 6

    Monitor Returns, payment and obligations.

  7. 7

    Document termination and transactions during the term.

Connected provisions

Official guides and tools

Connected Madar tools

Illustrative example by Madar

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?