In an increasingly interconnected global economy, international tax complexities are a key concern for businesses. BDO Bahrain offers integrated international tax services, leveraging the varied experience of the Team members working across jurisdictions and the extensive BDO International network.

For Bahraini businesses expanding offshore, we assist with:

• Outbound and Inbound Investments: Strategic planning for Overseas expansions from Bahrain and Inbound investments into the Kingdom
• Jurisdictional and Capital Structuring: Structuring investments across international tax jurisdictions and financing instruments for business expediencies and tax optimisations.
• Interpretation of Tax Treaties: Helping unravel the complex world of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements, citing covered positions of matured tax jurisdictions and interpret the Treaty positions qua the OECD and MC guidelines. 
• Withholding Tax Regimes: Advising on tax implications of international flows of interest, dividends, royalties and fees for technical services etc. and optimisations through Intermediate Holding companies etc. 
•  Permanent Establishment Risks: Guiding investments from the perspectives of the risks of constitution of a PE in Bahrain and suggesting ringfences 
• Tax Management Services: Ongoing support for international tax compliances such as Country-by-Country (CbCR) reporting, Applying for Certificate of Residence (COR) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) compliances.

For overseas companies looking to establish a presence in Bahrain, we provide:

• Business Structure Determination: Guidance on optimal legal structures for operations in Bahrain.
• Company Incorporation: Assistance with the company incorporation process in Bahrain.
• Bahrain Tax Requirements: Comprehensive understanding of local tax regulations, including registration, filing, record-keeping, and retentions.

Our global network of tax professionals ensures consistent, high-quality technical outcomes focused on your business objectives.