Fama Accounting Services, Office 2294, Building 574 Road 31 Block 611 Al Hamriya, Bahrain
Fama Accounting Services, Office 2294, Building 574 Road 31 Block 611 Al Hamriya, Bahrain
Running a restaurant in Bahrain isn’t just about flavor, service, and ambiance — it’s about numbers, margins, compliance, and growth. Whether you own a small café in Manama or operate a multi-location F&B chain across Bahrain, your business lives and dies by accurate bookkeeping, compliant tax reporting, and real-time financial visibility.
At FAMABH, we specialize in restaurant accounting services designed to take the stress out of financial management. With integrated Point-of-Sale (POS) solutions, VAT-optimized accounting, and industry-specific guidance, we give restaurant owners the tools they need to grow profitably, stay compliant, and focus on what they do best: running a great restaurant.
Running a restaurant in Bahrain is exciting but comes with complex financial challenges – from daily sales tracking to VAT compliance. At Famabh, we specialize in restaurant accounting, helping F&B businesses integrate POS systems, maximize tax savings, and simplify financial management.
The restaurant industry isn’t like other businesses. You’re dealing with:
High transaction volume (cash/card/e-wallets)
Frequent inventory turnover
Spoilage, wastage, theft
Daily reconciliations
Staff payroll, tips, and overtime
Supplier payments, credit terms, fluctuating margins
Generic accounting services don’t cut it. What you need is a team that understands food costs, portion control, POS integrations, and tax nuances specific to the F&B industry in Bahrain.
Since the implementation of VAT in Bahrain, all taxable supplies by restaurants must adhere to strict documentation and reporting standards. Misreporting VAT can lead to penalties up to BHD 10,000 or even business suspension. Many restaurant owners get caught out by:
Misclassified items (e.g. dine-in vs. takeaway)
Unclaimed input VAT
Incomplete or inaccurate ZATCA/NBR filings
Poorly configured POS systems
We ensure you’re not one of them.
At FAMABH, we go beyond just bookkeeping. Our restaurant accounting solutions are end-to-end, proactive, and fully tailored for Bahrain’s F&B market.
Seamlessly connect your POS system with your accounting platform to automate:
Sales reporting (daily, weekly, monthly)
Inventory usage and wastage tracking
Real-time gross profit calculations
Multi-outlet performance comparisons
Toast, Revel, Square, Clover
Oracle Simphony, Axanta, Lightspeed
Custom POS and local Bahrain-based POS systems
Reduce manual data entry by 90%
Automate reconciliations and Z reports
Track promotions and discounts accurately
Sync sales with accounting in real-time
Know exactly what each dish costs you. We help restaurants:
Build recipe-level COGS tracking
Reduce shrinkage and over-portioning
Link purchases to menu pricing
Improve supplier contract management
Why it matters: A 3% reduction in food cost can double your net profit.
Monthly/quarterly VAT filing and reconciliation
Input VAT claim optimization
E-invoicing setup (if required by law)
Preparation of tax-ready reports for audits
Advisory on zero-rated and exempt items (e.g. export meals, catering, delivery)
Results: Ensure every VAT filing is accurate, on time, and defensible during audit.
Restaurants in Bahrain often deal with complex staff structures: full-time, part-time, hourly, and seasonal workers. We handle:
GOSI compliance
Payroll processing & payslips
WPS file generation
Gratuity calculations
Overtime tracking and tip pooling
Goal: Keep your team paid and compliant while maintaining profitability.
Get clear insights, not just numbers:
Profit & Loss Statement with COGS breakdown
Cash flow forecasts
Location-wise performance
Sales-to-labor and food cost ratios
Business health KPIs
Delivered monthly, these reports help you make faster, smarter decisions.
We understand the local market, tax laws, and business landscape. From food truck startups to five-star hotel dining operations, we’ve supported them all.
We work with modern tools like Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho, and restaurant CRMs and POS integrations. Your data flows in, your reports flow out.
We won’t bombard you with accounting jargon. You’ll get plain-English explanations and actionable advice.
From cost-cutting tips to pricing optimization and VAT savings strategies — we go beyond compliance to help your restaurant thrive.
Tell us about your restaurant setup, your current system (or lack thereof), and your goals.
We review your existing POS, menu structure, and reporting tools to identify gaps and automation opportunities.
We connect your POS to cloud accounting tools, design your chart of accounts, configure tax settings, and set up cost tracking.
Each month, you’ll receive:
VAT-ready books
Financial statements
Advisory from a dedicated restaurant accounting expert
Not reconciling POS sales with bank deposits
Recording sales gross of VAT (instead of net)
Mixing personal and business expenses
Missing input VAT on eligible purchases
Inaccurate COGS due to no recipe-based costing
Filing late VAT returns and incurring fines
Using Excel instead of cloud accounting software
No budget or financial forecasts
If any of this sounds familiar, we can help.
Navigating Bahrain’s VAT system as a restaurant is tricky. Here’s what you need to know:
| Category | VAT Status | Common Issues |
|---|---|---|
| Dine-in meals | Standard rate (10%) | Misclassification, discount errors |
| Takeaway & delivery | Standard rate (10%) | Overlooked invoice breakdowns |
| Bottled water, juices | Standard rate (10%) | Untracked promo giveaways |
| Tips & service charges | Exempt / Optional VAT | Misreporting on receipts |
| Staff meals | Not deductible | Incorrect input claims |
We help you set up your systems to track VAT correctly from day one — and adjust historic filings if needed.
Peace of mind: no missed VAT filings or payroll errors
Clear financial insights: know your margins, not just your sales
Better decisions: based on real data, not gut feeling
More time: for operations, customers, and growth
Lower tax burden: through legally optimized filings
Scalable systems: ready to grow as you open more locations
Our pricing is transparent and scalable based on your restaurant’s size, number of locations, and service needs.
✅ Starting at BHD 150/month for single-outlet restaurants
✅ Includes POS integration, VAT filings, and monthly reports
✅ Add-ons: payroll, inventory costing, multi-location consolidation
Get a custom quote within 24 hours.
Minimize risks and maximize growth with our comprehensive accounting solutions in Bahrain.
Below is an overview of our general pricing packages for our suite of services in Bahrain. Costs vary depending on factors such as the services we offer.
Read some reviews and success stories from our loyal customers who achieved their goals and how our expert solutions have made a lasting impact on their growth, compliance, and financial clarity. Your success is our greatest achievement!
Client
I am so happy to have chosen this company! Right from the start it was a very easy decision, I knew I am in the right hands. They contacted me with every update they had and always kept me up to date with all the information and steps that we will proceed next.
Client
Highly recommend for anyone looking to establish a company in Bahrain! Waqas Akram and his team made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They were incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and handled every detail with professionalism.
Client
The team was highly professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. They ensured that all paperwork and procedures were handled smoothly, saving us both time and effort. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking out there.
Client
Abdullah and the team have been great in assisting me with related tasks. In challenging timeframes they've supported me to ensure our company operations can start in Bahrain without any issues. Thank you. I will recommed their services.
Client
I was extremely impressed with their services. Their expertise made everything smooth and hassle-free. I highly recommend Setup in Bahrain for anyone looking for their business here. Their professionalism and commitment to customer satisfaction are top-notch.
With years of experience and a highly qualified team, we bring unmatched expertise and in-depth knowledge of Bahrain’s financial landscape to every service we provide.
Today’s restaurants thrive on speed, accuracy, and automation. Manual entry of daily sales, refunds, voids, and discounts not only wastes valuable time — it also leads to costly errors. POS integration solves this.
It’s the direct connection between your Point-of-Sale system (like Oracle Simphony, Axanta, or Square) and your accounting software (like Xero, QuickBooks, or Zoho Books). This ensures:
Every sale is instantly reflected in your books
No duplication or missed transactions
Daily financials are available in real-time
Sales data: daily totals, itemized invoices
Refunds & discounts
Tips & service charges
Tax collected (VAT)
Inventory sold
Oracle Simphony & Micros
Square for Restaurants
Lightspeed Restaurant
Toast POS
Axanta Cloud ERP
Revel Systems
Local POS systems in Bahrain (custom API integrations)
Bottom line: With smart POS integration, you get error-free books, faster VAT filing, and clear business intelligence — every single day.
Inventory is the largest controllable cost in most restaurants — yet it’s also the most frequently mismanaged. Without precise tracking, restaurants lose thousands every month to over-ordering, theft, spoilage, or poor portioning.
Implement inventory software with real-time ingredient tracking
Calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) down to each menu item
Set par levels and auto-generate purchase orders
Perform monthly variance reports to catch discrepancies
Build recipe-based costing linked to live POS sales
Reduce waste by up to 30%
Identify your most profitable dishes
Spot pricing errors or supplier overcharges
Make data-driven decisions on your menu
Example: A sushi bar in Juffair saved BHD 800/month just by aligning actual inventory with sales and identifying excessive spoilage on high-cost tuna items.
If you’re managing more than one restaurant location, manual accounting quickly becomes a nightmare. Consolidating reports, tracking location-wise performance, and managing intercompany billing can get out of hand.
We specialize in multi-branch and franchise accounting that gives you a clear financial picture across your entire F&B group.
Separate books for each outlet, with consolidated group-level reporting
Outlet-wise profitability reports
Shared service cost allocation (marketing, HR, admin)
Royalty, brand, or franchise fee accounting
Centralized inventory and supplier management
Group VAT filing with proper documentation
Whether you’re a two-branch café or a ten-outlet restaurant group, we give you clarity, compliance, and control.
The most successful restaurants don’t just look backward at monthly reports — they look forward with forecasts and strategic plans. We help you build and manage restaurant-specific financial models.
12-month cash flow forecasting based on sales trends and seasonality
Labor forecasting based on peak/off-peak hours
Budgeting for expansion or new branches
Scenario planning: “What happens if delivery grows by 20%?”
Break-even analysis for new concepts or locations
Planning to open a second location? We help estimate feasibility.
Want to launch a catering business? We model potential profitability.
Facing cash flow crunches? We simulate solutions.
When your numbers tell a story, you can plan with confidence.
Accounting is about more than compliance — it’s a tool for growing your restaurant sustainably and profitably. Our team of F&B-specialized advisors works with restaurant owners to improve operations, increase margins, and scale wisely.
Benchmark your numbers vs. Bahrain industry averages
Identify underperforming menu items, suppliers, or shifts
Evaluate pricing strategies and cost-cutting options
Optimize labor-to-sales ratios
Advise on funding, franchising, or partnerships
Whether you need help preparing for investor meetings, securing a bank loan, or preparing financials for a potential sale — we’ve got your back with reliable, professionally prepared numbers.
Restaurants operate in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where even small errors in inventory, tax, or payroll can result in large losses. Specialized accounting ensures accurate food cost tracking, VAT compliance, real-time POS integration, and margin optimization—something generic accounting services can’t offer.
Yes. We work with most leading POS systems used in Bahrain, including Oracle Simphony, Toast, Square, Axanta, and more. If you use a custom or localized POS system, we’ll assess its integration capabilities and connect it with your accounting software via API or automation tools.
POS integration eliminates manual data entry by automatically syncing your sales, refunds, taxes, and tips into your accounting software. This reduces errors, saves time, improves VAT accuracy, and gives you real-time visibility into your restaurant’s financial performance.
Yes. Any restaurant in Bahrain generating annual revenue above BHD 37,500 must register for VAT with the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR). Failure to do so can result in fines, back taxes, and even closure orders.
Both dine-in and takeaway services are subject to the standard 10% VAT in Bahrain. However, accurate classification in your POS and invoices is essential to avoid over- or under-reporting. We help configure your POS and train staff to ensure VAT is applied and recorded correctly.
Yes, but only on items that are used for making taxable supplies (i.e., food you sell). You can’t claim VAT on personal use, staff meals, or certain entertainment expenses. We help restaurants track eligible input VAT and ensure proper documentation is in place for every claim.
We provide detailed monthly financial reports including:
Profit & Loss (P&L) with food/labor cost breakdown
Cash flow reports
Balance sheet
Location-wise and category-wise sales summaries
Tax summaries and VAT filing reports
These reports are designed to support daily operations and strategic planning.
Yes. We manage full payroll services, including:
Salary calculations
GOSI contributions
WPS (Wage Protection System) file preparation
Staff payslips
End-of-service calculations
This ensures timely payments and labor law compliance across Bahrain.
We build a recipe-based costing model using your supplier prices and portion sizes. This gives you precise COGS per dish, allowing you to identify over-priced or low-margin items. Integrated with inventory and sales data, this model updates in real-time to reflect your actual performance.
Absolutely. We implement inventory systems that track ingredient usage, flag variances, and detect waste patterns. Combined with weekly performance reports, this allows you to reduce shrinkage, spoilage, and over-portioning, which often account for 10–20% of losses.
By analyzing your gross profit margins, labor costs, and overheads, we identify areas to optimize — such as renegotiating supplier contracts, adjusting menu pricing, or trimming staff hours during low-sales periods. You get data-backed insights to run lean and stay profitable.
Common issues include:
Applying incorrect VAT rates
Not reconciling POS sales with bank deposits
Failing to issue compliant tax invoices
Missing input VAT claims
Late filing or payment
We help you avoid all of these with automated processes and monthly reviews.
We offer centralized accounting and branch-level reporting. This includes:
Outlet-wise P&L and performance dashboards
Consolidated VAT returns
Centralized payroll and inventory management
Inter-branch transactions and royalty accounting
This gives you full control over your restaurant group’s financials.
While possible, it’s inefficient and risky. Excel lacks real-time visibility, audit trails, VAT reporting, and scalability. We help you migrate to cloud accounting platforms like Xero or QuickBooks, integrated with your POS and bank for complete automation.
Yes. We prepare audit-ready books, organize your records, and ensure compliance with Bahrain’s tax and corporate regulations. If you’re selected for a tax or GOSI audit, we’ll support you with documentation and direct communication with authorities if required.
Pricing starts at BHD 150/month for single-location restaurants. This includes VAT filing, POS integration, bookkeeping, and monthly reporting. Multi-location or high-volume restaurants may require custom quotes based on complexity, outlets, and service scope.
In most cases, we can onboard your restaurant within 3 to 5 business days. This includes setting up integrations, configuring your chart of accounts, reviewing your POS structure, and preparing your initial reports. We work fast — so you can too.
Definitely. We work with many startups and newly opened restaurants to set up:
POS accounting connections
VAT registration
Inventory systems
Payroll/GOSI
Financial projections
We’ll help you start right, so you can avoid expensive fixes later.
Yes. We provide custom financial models for cash flow forecasting, sales projections, and expansion planning. This is useful for both internal strategy and external funding discussions with investors, landlords, or banks.
We offer a free initial consultation to understand your restaurant’s needs and propose the most effective accounting setup.
Minimize risks and maximize growth with our comprehensive accounting solutions in Bahrain.
With a reputation for precision, and excellence, we are here to support your business growth while ensuring compliance with Bahrain’s financial and regulatory standards.
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