Plain-English guides to Bahrain VAT, the Wage Protection System and SIO contributions — written for business owners and finance teams.
The dates Bahrain businesses work to every year — with a guide for each.
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Every pay day | Wages paid through the Wage Protection System |
| 15th of each month | SIO contributions for the previous month |
| Last day of the month after each quarter | VAT return and payment (monthly for supplies above BHD 3 million) |
| Within 30 days of passing BHD 37,500 | Apply for VAT registration |
Bahrain has no general corporate income tax, so VAT and payroll are the main recurring filings for most SMEs. Start with the compliance calendar. Last reviewed October 2026. Tax and payroll content is general information — confirm your position with the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR), the LMRA, the SIO or a licensed Bahrain adviser.