VAT on Gold in Bahrain
Certified investment gold is zero-rated for VAT. Jewellery carries 10% VAT on the full price, making charges included. Today 10 grams of 24K gold cost BHD 468.64 at the world price, with no tax on investment bars and coins.
Rules checked 26 October 2026 · Prices Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC · Not tax advice
Gold in Bahrain today, with tax
BHD · Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC| Weight | World price, 24K gold | Bar or coin, with tax and duty | 22K jewellery metal, with tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | BHD 46.86 | BHD 46.86 | BHD 47.22 |
| 1 tola | BHD 546.62 | BHD 546.62 | BHD 550.77 |
| 10 tola bar | BHD 5,466 | BHD 5,466 | BHD 5,508 |
| 1 ounce | BHD 1,458 | BHD 1,458 | BHD 1,469 |
| 100 grams | BHD 4,686 | BHD 4,686 | BHD 4,722 |
The rules in Bahrain
| What you buy | Tax | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bars and bullion coins | 0% | Certified investment gold is zero-rated for VAT. Gold of 99% purity or more, tradeable on bullion markets, with purity certified by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce or a licensed body. The NBR has fined sellers for zero-rating without the certificate. |
| Jewellery | 10% | Jewellery carries 10% VAT on the full price, making charges included. Charged on: full value. |
| Import duty | 0% | No duty is built into the dinar gram rate. Imported finished jewellery generally pays 5% GCC customs duty. |
| Tourist refund | Yes | Tourists can reclaim VAT on eligible goods, jewellery included, at Planet's refund kiosk at Bahrain International Airport, buying from participating retailers. |
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Bars and coins | Jewellery | Import duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | 0% | 10% | none |
| UAE | 0% | 5% | none |
| Saudi Arabia | 0% | 15% | none |
| Kuwait | 0% | 0% | none |
| Qatar | 0% | 0% | none |
| Oman | 0% | 5% | none |
| Egypt | 0% | 0% on the gold | none |
| South Africa | 0% | 15% | none |
| Nigeria | 7.5% | 7.5% | none |
| Kenya | 16% | 16% | none |
| Ghana | 20% | 20% | none |
VAT on Gold in Bahrain: FAQ
Is there VAT on gold in Bahrain?
Certified investment gold is zero-rated for VAT. Jewellery carries 10% VAT on the full price, making charges included.
Do you pay VAT on gold bars and coins in Bahrain?
Certified investment gold is zero-rated for VAT. Gold of 99% purity or more, tradeable on bullion markets, with purity certified by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce or a licensed body. The NBR has fined sellers for zero-rating without the certificate.
Is there import duty on gold in Bahrain?
No duty is built into the dinar gram rate. Imported finished jewellery generally pays 5% GCC customs duty.
Can tourists claim back the VAT on gold in Bahrain?
Yes. Tourists can reclaim VAT on eligible goods, jewellery included, at Planet's refund kiosk at Bahrain International Airport, buying from participating retailers.
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General information on the tax a private buyer pays, checked 26 October 2026. Rules change; check with the seller, the tax authority or an adviser. Not tax advice.