GTL Summary:

Article 16 addresses the tax implications of corporate restructuring and transfers of assets or liabilities within a Multinational Enterprise Group. It mandates that the Executive Regulations will define the specific rules and controls for entities joining, merging, or leaving a group. These rules will also cover the complexities of multi-parented MNE groups and holding structures. The overarching requirement is that all restructuring-related tax treatments must remain consistent with the OECD Pillar Two Model Rules, administrative guidance, and relevant international commentary, ensuring that organizational changes do not unfairly circumvent the 15% Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax obligations in Bahrain.

Document Type: Tax Law Article
Law: DMTT Law (Decree Law No. 11 of 2024)
Article Number: 16
Country: 🇧🇭 Bahrain
Location: Chapter 3 - Effective Tax Rate and Safe Harbour
Order: 16
Last updated at: 2026-02-23 12:13:40 UTC

Chapter 3 - Effective Tax Rate and Safe Harbour

Article 16 - Corporate Restructuring and Transfer of Assets and Holding Structures

The Regulations shall prescribe the rules, conditions and controls related to the transfer of assets and liabilities, restructuring and a Constituent Entity joining, merging, and leaving a Multinational Enterprise Group, the rules related to a multi-parented Multinational Enterprise Group and other matters in a manner consistent with the Model Rules, administrative guidance and commentary issued by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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