Bahrain continues to crack down on violations, with the National Board of Revenue (NBR) conducting 174 inspections within local markets during October this year.
As a result of the visit, 37 violations were raised, requiring the imposition of administrative fines in accordance with Value Added Tax (VAT) and Excise Law.
This, in addition to other violations such as VAT and excise tax evasion, led to the closure of some stores.
The NBR yesterday warned that it would take legal action against violating companies and refer companies found to have evaded taxes to the relevant authorities for criminal proceedings.
The law states that violators can be sentenced to five years in prison and a fine equal to three times the value of the value added tax, or one year in prison and a fine equal to twice the amount of the sales tax evaded. .
“These campaigns are in line with NBR’s ongoing monitoring activities to protect consumer rights, improve the level of business compliance and ensure effective implementation of VAT and excise duties,” the agency said in a statement yesterday. It was organized as part of the
The campaign includes the introduction of a digital stamping scheme on cigarettes to ensure that businesses are aware of the scheme and the mandatory display of digital stamps on all cigarette products available on the local market. It is included.
Last year, the government watchdog expanded the scheme to include “molasses” products in hookah tobacco.
The scheme aims to track goods from production to consumption through digital stamps, protecting consumers from the distribution of counterfeit and illegal products.
The first phase of the scheme came into effect for cigarette products on March 11, 2022, allowing registered importers and manufacturers to order digital stamps via an electronic system.
Meanwhile, the NBR yesterday also confirmed the continuation of its inspection campaign to encourage all companies registered with the NBR to comply with the law.
This is intended to ensure that the prices of goods and services displayed are inclusive of VAT and the VAT registration certificate is displayed in a visible place within the premises.
The department confirmed that all companies, establishments and individuals with an annual turnover of more than BD37,500 will be required to register for VAT to avoid legal action. Additionally, businesses must submit their VAT declarations and payments by October 1st.
According to NBR data for the third quarter of this year, there are over 23,210 registered VAT payers and over 1,045 shops registered for tourist refunds.
More than 133 VAT workshops were conducted this year and 190,465 calls and 45,085 emails were handled through the call centre.
For inquiries regarding VAT and excise taxes, or to report violations, please contact us through the NBR Call Center 80008001 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or the National Proposal and Complaint System (Tawasul) at vat@nbr.gov.bh. Please contact ds@nbr.gov.bh for VAT-related inquiries and ds@nbr.gov.bh for inquiries regarding the Digital Stamp Scheme.
GDN reported yesterday that the Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) carried out 883 inspections and visits in various prefectures from November 12 to 18. As a result, 109 irregular workers were detained and 181 violators were deported.
Inspections have been carried out across the island over the past few months to tackle illegal practices in the labor market, ensure fairness and stability, and improve productivity.
Last year, Saudi Arabia cracked down on violators and launched legal action against more than 2,400 illegal expatriates.
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