Bahrain
No personal income tax. Zero tax on crypto gains for individuals. Regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain with a clear licensing framework for digital asset businesses.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Not allowed
CARF Status
Committed
Bitizenship
Not yet
CARF Reporting
Committed
Bahrain has committed to implementing CARF but has not yet specified an exact timeline. When active, crypto service providers will be required to report user transactions to tax authorities.
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
0%
Mining
0% for individuals
DeFi
0%
NFTs
0%
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Not taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Not taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
All gains tax-free for individuals
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB)
Residency Requirement
Various visa options available; Golden Visa for investors
Reporting Requirements
CBB licensing for VASPs required
Citizenship & Residency Path
Residency via property or business; citizenship very rare for foreigners
Resilience & Plan B
Jurisdictional Resilience
How well-equipped this jurisdiction is for a crypto holder who wants stability, access, and protection.
JRS
Institutions (25%), banking (20%), tax clarity (20%), business (15%), privacy (10%), geopolitical (10%). Full methodology →
Plan B Readiness
How fast you can go from “I want to move” to “I’m a tax resident with banking and optionality.”
PBR
Business ease (25%), citizenship path (20%), dual nationality, quality of life & safety (15% each), Bitizenship (10%). Full methodology →
Notable Conditions
- →Corporate tax of 46% only applies to oil/gas sector
- →CBB provides clear licensing for digital asset businesses
- →No specific VAT or corporate tax rules for crypto yet
- →General 10% VAT applies to some services
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Moderate
Banking Access
Good
Quality of Life
High
Lifestyle Scores