Bahrain
9.7/10
7th of 217
Bahrain or São Tomé and Príncipe: which taxes less?
Both tax systems side by side, headline rates and the gap between them.
Lighter: Bahrain, ahead by 4 FiScore points.
São Tomé and Príncipe
5.7/10
77th of 217
| Tax | Bahrain | São Tomé and Príncipe | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate income tax headline rate | 0% | 25% | −25.0 points |
| Personal income tax top bracket | 0% | 10% to 20% | −20.0 points |
| VAT standard rate | 5% | 15% | −10.0 points |
Detailed schedules
Corporate income tax
Bahrain
| Common law companies | 0% |
| Multinational groups revenue over €750 M, since 2025 | 15% |
| Hydrocarbons | 46% |
São Tomé and Príncipe
n/a
- Bahrain : www.ey.com
- Bahrain : taxsummaries.pwc.com
- São Tomé and Príncipe : immigrantinvest.com