What is the VAT return timeline for 2019?
The VAT return timeline for 2019 is shown below.
VAT Return Timeline for 2019:
For businesses with annual turnover over BHD 3 million, the VAT return timeline is as follows:
| Tax Period | Filing Recurrence | VAT Return Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Period: January 1st, 2019 to January 31st, 2019 | Monthly | End of February, 2019 |
| Subsequent periods: 1st to last of each month | Monthly | End of the month following the tax period |
For businesses with annual turnover below BHD 3 million, the VAT return timeline is as follows:
| Tax Period | Filing Recurrence | VAT Return Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| January 1st, 2019 to March 31st, 2019 | Quarterly | April 30th, 2019 |
| April 1st, 2019 to June 30th, 2019 | Quarterly | July 31st, 2019 |
| July 1st, 2019 to September 30th, 2019 | Quarterly | October 31st, 2019 |
| October 1st, 2019 to December 31st, 2019 | Quarterly | January 31st, 2020 |
As shown in the tables above, for companies with an annual turnover above BHD 3 million, VAT returns must be filed monthly. For companies that have an annual turnover below BHD 3 million, returns must be filed quarterly.