--- title: Bahrain VAT on Exports: System Configuration Requirements url: https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/vat-exports/system-configuration/ updated: 2026-10-09 publisher: BAHRAIN ERP (part of Shyphan AI Solutions Pvt Ltd) --- Compliance # Bahrain VAT on Exports: System Configuration Requirements The configuration areas involved in setting up VAT on exports in an ERP system. Quick answer VAT on Exports requirements in Bahrain are set by the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR). In an ERP, this affects: export orders, shipping evidence, customer location, tax code mapping. - Export tax treatment is validated by your adviser - Shipping evidence is required before posting - Export sales are reported separately This page is part of our Bahrain compliance series. Related topics: [VAT Registration](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/vat-registration/), [VAT Invoice Fields](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/vat-invoice-fields/). Apply them in [Zoho Books](https://www.erpbahrain.com/zoho/zoho-books/), [Odoo Accounting](https://www.erpbahrain.com/odoo/odoo-accounting/) or [ERPNext Accounting](https://www.erpbahrain.com/erpnext/erpnext-accounting/), and see [all compliance topics](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/). Configuration ## What to Configure Where each setting lives differs by platform, so we map it during the project. **Configuration areas** | Configuration area | Purpose | | Export tax code | To be set per your confirmed requirements | | Evidence checklist | To be set per your confirmed requirements | | Report grouping | To be set per your confirmed requirements | | Approval for overrides | To be set per your confirmed requirements | Records ## Records Involved VAT on Exports affects how records are captured, approved and reported in your ERP. The rules come from the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR); this page only describes how a system can be set up to support them. - Export orders - Shipping evidence - Customer location - Tax code mapping Controls ## Controls and Evidence **Controls and evidence** | Control | Evidence to keep | | Export tax treatment is validated by your adviser | Approval record, report or screenshot with date | | Shipping evidence is required before posting | Approval record, report or screenshot with date | | Export sales are reported separately | Approval record, report or screenshot with date | | Corrections are approved | Approval record, report or screenshot with date | Setup ## How to Set Up VAT on Exports in an ERP **Setup steps** | Step | What to do | | 1. Confirm | Confirm the current requirement for VAT on exports with the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) | | 2. Map records | Map export orders, shipping evidence, customer location to ERP fields | | 3. Configure | Set up export tax code, evidence checklist, report grouping | | 4. Add controls | Enable the controls above, with approvals and logging | | 5. Test | Run the scenarios below with sample data and compare with expected results | | 6. Document | Record settings, owners and the review rhythm, then train users | Testing ## Test Scenarios Before Go-Live **Test scenarios** | Scenario to test | Expected result | | Try to break this control: export tax treatment is validated by your adviser | The system blocks or flags it, and the attempt is logged | | Try to break this control: shipping evidence is required before posting | The system blocks or flags it, and the attempt is logged | | Try to break this control: export sales are reported separately | The system blocks or flags it, and the attempt is logged | | Try to break this control: corrections are approved | The system blocks or flags it, and the attempt is logged | | Run the process end to end with sample data | Reports reconcile with the transactions entered | Ongoing ## Review Rhythm **Suggested review rhythm** | When | Review | | Before go-live | Confirm requirements with the authority or your adviser; test with sample documents | | Monthly | Reconcile reports to filings or statements; review exceptions | | Quarterly | Review user access, approvals and changes made to settings | | After a rule change | Update configuration, retest and record the change | FAQ ## Compliance Questions - Where do these requirements come from? From the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR). We confirm the current requirement before configuring your system. - Who sets the rules for VAT on exports? The rules come from the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR). Always check current official sources. - What records are involved in VAT on exports? Export orders, Shipping evidence, Customer location, Tax code mapping. - Can BAHRAIN ERP configure our system once rules are confirmed? Yes. We configure and test the system against the requirements your adviser confirms. - Which records does VAT on exports involve in an ERP? Export orders; Shipping evidence; Customer location; Tax code mapping. - Which ERP controls support VAT on exports? Export tax treatment is validated by your adviser; Shipping evidence is required before posting; Export sales are reported separately; Corrections are approved. - Which ERP settings should be reviewed for VAT on exports? Export tax code; Evidence checklist; Report grouping; Approval for overrides. Have More Questions? Book A Free Consultation [ Talk to Us ](https://www.erpbahrain.com/contact.html) Or, Email us at contact@erpbahrain.com ## Related Pages - [VAT on Exports guide](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/vat-exports/) - [All compliance topics](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/) - [Bahrain VAT on Exports: ERP Control Checklist](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/vat-exports/erp-controls/) - [Bahrain VAT on Exports: Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.erpbahrain.com/compliance/vat-exports/faq/)