Umzug nach Bahrain: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Bahrain steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 7 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Bahrain the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 0% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Bahrain you need at least 183 days a year (No statutory individual test; NBR TRC with CPR/residence permit + ~183 days). The typical route is Golden Residency (property BHD 130k): Property(ies) ≥BHD 130k owned (lowered from BHD 200k, Dec 2025); or pension BHD 4k/month; clean record, health insurance There are 7 open residence programmes in Bahrain — see the list below.
Living there
Manama has a hot desert climate with winter highs around 20.5 °C and summer highs around 38.5 °C. The economy grew +2.9% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 3% for 2026. Its passport opens about 87 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Iranian strikes Mar & Jul 2026 (EDA: no non-essential travel since 24 Jul); hosts US 5th Fleet.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 0% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 0% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 0% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — No statutory individual test; NBR TRC with CPR/residence permit + ~183 days |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Golden Residency (property BHD 130k) — Property(ies) ≥BHD 130k owned (lowered from BHD 200k, Dec 2025); or pension BHD 4k/month; clean record, health insurance |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 87 Länder |
| Economic growth | +2.9% (2025), forecast 3% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | hot desert · 20.5° / 38.5° (Manama) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | war — Iranian strikes Mar & Jul 2026 (EDA: no non-essential travel since 24 Jul); hosts US 5th Fleet |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 5.5/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 5.5/10 · B |
| Eigentumsschutz | 6/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 7.5/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Bahrain
- Golden Residency – Property Owners — Investition CHF 276'900 · open · 2026-10
- Golden Residency – Retirees — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 102'240 · open · 2026-10
- Golden Residency – Talents and Long-Term Residents — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 51'120 · open · 2026-10
- Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit for Property Owners (≥ BHD 50,000) — Investition CHF 106'500 · open · 2026-10
- Investor Visa (own company via Commercial Registration) — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
- Employment Work Permit and Residence — employment · open · 2026-10
- Family Residence (sponsored dependants) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 10'224 · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Bahrain to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. No statutory individual test; NBR TRC with CPR/residence permit + ~183 days Golden residency (property/income) gives visa, not TRC by itself
How much tax will I pay in Bahrain?
In Bahrain the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 0% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Bahrain offer?
Golden Residency – Property Owners (CHF 276'900); Golden Residency – Retirees; Golden Residency – Talents and Long-Term Residents; Self-Sponsorship Residence Permit for Property Owners (≥ BHD 50,000) (CHF 106'500); Investor Visa (own company via Commercial Registration)
What is the usual way to move to Bahrain?
Golden Residency (property BHD 130k). Property(ies) ≥BHD 130k owned (lowered from BHD 200k, Dec 2025); or pension BHD 4k/month; clean record, health insurance
Compare with nearby countries
Kuwait · Oman · Qatar · Saudi Arabia · United Arab Emirates
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