Bahrain
Bahrain still has no personal income tax and, for now, no general corporate tax, with a UK treaty, CRS reporting and living costs well below Dubai's. The catch is that change is coming: a 10% corporate tax on larger local companies has been drafted for 2027, big multinationals already pay a 15% top-up tax, VAT is 10%, and the golden residency route is less proven than the UAE's.
Latitax verdict
No personal income tax and one of the Gulf's easiest, cheapest residence routes.
Ideal for: Investors and entrepreneurs who want the Gulf at a lower cost than Dubai.
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Headline figures. Conditions, thresholds and every note are in the full file.
Income tax, top rate
Secondary0%
Capital gains
Secondary0%
Inheritance / estate
SecondaryNone
Wealth tax
SecondaryNone
Corporate tax
Secondary0% (46% oil and gas; 15% DMTT for large MNEs)
Tax system
SecondaryNo personal income tax
Research, not advice. Rates change; confirm with a qualified professional before acting. 10 official sources, reviewed 2026-09-29.