16 September 2025
The Government of Jersey has signed a Double Taxation Agreement, DTA, with the Kingdom of
Bahrain which will help to support economic growth, specifically for Jersey-based businesses
operating in Bahrain.
The treaty, signed in Bahrain this week by Minister for External Relations Deputy Ian Gorst, is the
16th DTA Jersey has signed and reflects the importance placed by the Island's financial services
firms on Bahrain and the wider Gulf region.
Under the terms of the agreement, Jersey individuals and companies in Bahrain will not suffer
from punitive “double taxation”, whereby income can be taxed in both the country where the
activities take place and in their country of tax residence.
During his visit, Deputy Gorst held meetings with senior Bahraini representatives, including the
Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Finance and National Economy. He also met the
UK Ambassador to Bahrain, His Excellency Alastair Long, to ensure Jersey’s objectives in
Bahrain and the wider region continue to be well aligned.
Deputy Gorst said: “The signature of the Jersey-Bahrain DTA represents a win for Jersey and
further reinforces the Island’s position as an excellent place to do business. Jersey’s global
engagement must reap rewards for Islanders and, through this treaty and others like it, we are
doing exactly that. From my meetings with Bahraini counterparts, it is clear that Jersey
continues to be held in high regard, and it is important that we continue to use these
relationships to our advantage.”
Joe Moynihan, CEO of Jersey Finance said: “The Double Taxation Agreement with Bahrain is
another important addition to Jersey’s extensive treaty network. Bahrain is a valued partner in
the Gulf, and this agreement will further enhance opportunities for cooperation and growth in
financial services, reinforcing Jersey’s position as a trusted international finance centre.”
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