Bahrain has no personal income tax—expats and locals both keep 100% of their salary. However, GOSI (social insurance) applies: Bahraini employees pay 8% (employer adds 14%), while GCC nationals pay their home country rates. Expats pay just 3% GOSI (employer adds 3%). 10% VAT was introduced in 2022. Bahrain has no capital gains tax, no inheritance tax, and no withholding tax. Corporate tax is limited to oil companies (46%) and foreign banks (currently 0%, but 15% global minimum tax coming). Golden Residency visa allows long-term stay without employer sponsorship. Cost of living is lower than UAE or Qatar. Use our calculator to compare Bahrain with taxable countries.
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