Bahrain Opens Advance Payment Window for DMTT – Key Compliance Insights Inside

The National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) has launched the online form for advance payments under the Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) regime, marking a pivotal compliance milestone under Decree-Law No. (11) of 2024.

In our latest update, we break down:
•    The new Advance Payment Manual and updated Administrative Guide
•    Eligibility for exclusions (Transitional Safe Harbour, De Minimis, Initial Phase)
•    Documentation obligations under the Executive Regulations
•    Treatment of loss-making entities with zero tax liability
•    Clarification on estimation methodologies and payment deadlines
•    Why 31 August 2025 is the key due date, and why action before 28 August is prudent