- MP Hassan Ebrahim proposes a free zone near Khalifa Port where companies can store and re-export goods without paying VAT upfront.
- VAT would only be charged when goods are sold and released into the Bahraini market, easing cash-flow for small and medium-sized businesses.
- The plan is based on Article 10(a) of the Constitution, aiming to support economic development and fair cooperation between public and private sectors.
- The free zone would leverage Khalifa Port’s infrastructure, positioning Bahrain as a key logistics hub in the Gulf.
- Goods for re-export would be VAT-exempt, making Bahrain more attractive to international companies focused on transit trade.
Source: newsofbahrain.com
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