GTL Summary:

Article 33 defines the enforcement mechanisms for collecting Tax Due and administrative fines. Tax returns and final Bureau assessments are classified as enforceable executive bonds under the Law on Execution in Civil and Commercial Matters. If the Bureau suspects an MNE may dispose of assets to avoid payment, it can seek an expedited court order for precautionary seizure of assets belonging to the Constituent Entity or Joint Venture, even if held by third parties. These measures ensure that the Kingdom has the legal tools to secure and enforce the 15% Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax against non-compliant entities.

Document Type: Tax Law Article
Law: DMTT Law (Decree Law No. 11 of 2024)
Article Number: 33
Country: 🇧🇭 Bahrain
Location: Chapter 5 - Administrative Provisions and Dispute Resolution
Order: 33
Last updated at: 2026-02-23 12:13:40 UTC

Chapter 5 - Administrative Provisions and Dispute Resolution

Article 33 - Executive Bond and Precautionary Seizure

  1. The Tax Return and the final decision on the assessment of the Tax Due or the imposition of the administrative fine shall be considered an enforceable executive bond subject to forced execution in accordance with the provisions of the Execution Law in Civil and Commercial Matters.

  2. If the Bureau suspects that the Filing Constituent Entity may transfer or dispose of its assets in a manner that hinder the collection of taxes due or administrative fines, it may seek an expedited order from the judge for expedited matters to impose a precautionary seizure on the assets of the Constituent Entity, Joint Venture, or Joint Venture Subsidiaries, even if those assets are in the possession of third parties. The court may issue its order without summoning the other party.

  3. In applying the provisions of Paragraph B of this Article, the provisions of Part Four of the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law shall apply.

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