GCC VAT & Corporate Tax

VAT and corporate tax across Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait.

Kuwait

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Kuwait Corporate Tax 2026: The 15% DMTT, Foreign Company Rules, and What Every Business Owner Must KnowKuwait imposes a 15% corporate income tax on foreign companies' Kuwait-source income, with no VAT and no personal income tax. From 2025, a new 15% Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) applies to large multinational groups under OECD Pillar Two. This guide explains every rate, threshold, and compliance obligation you need to know before trading in Kuwait.

Qatar

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Doing Business in Qatar (2026): No VAT Yet, 10% Corporate Tax and the Dhareeba Portal ExplainedQatar levies no VAT and charges a flat 10% corporate income tax on the foreign-owned share of profits under Income Tax Law No. 24 of 2018. Annual returns are filed through the Dhareeba portal within four months of the financial year end. This guide covers Qatar's full tax position for 2026, including the Pillar Two top-up tax, profit attribution rules, and how KARR keeps your books Dhareeba-ready.

Oman

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How to Register for VAT in Oman (2026): A Step-by-Step GuideRegistering for VAT in Oman is mandatory once your annual taxable supplies exceed OMR 38,500, with voluntary registration available from OMR 19,250. This step-by-step guide walks Oman business owners through the OTA portal process, required documents, and ongoing quarterly filing obligations for 2026.

Bahrain

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Bahrain VAT Registration (2026): 10% Rate, BHD 37,500 Threshold & NBR Filing GuideBahrain VAT is 10% (raised from 5% on 1 January 2022), with mandatory registration at BHD 37,500 and voluntary registration available from BHD 18,750. This guide covers the NBR registration process, return filing deadlines, input VAT recovery, and how KARR automates your Bahrain VAT compliance.