04.28.22

Bahrain launches Digital Stamp scheme on cigarette products

The National Bureau for Revenue’s (NBR) of Bahrain has introduced the “Digital Stamps” Scheme in line with its commitment to ensure the effective implementation of Excise, with the aim of tracking excise goods from the manufacturing stage to the point of consumption. As stated by NBR, the scheme will be implemented in phases:
• From 15 May 2022, all imported cigarette products that arrive in the Kingdom must have a digital stamp
• From 14 August 2022, cigarette products sold in local markets must have digital stamps

The registration for the Digital Stamps Scheme is required by the Excise payers who import cigarette products and their relevant supply chain organisations from production until the release of the products to the local market in Bahrain.