Company Startup

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We’re here to help you every step of the way

Why Invest in Bahrain ?

The country offers multiple benefits to entrepreneurs looking to launch a startup company, including 100% foreign ownership, , cost competitiveness as well as an attractive regulatory environment and an ecosystem designed to incubate startups and give support in scaling a business.

Stratigic
Location

Bahrain has a strategic location in the Middle East and is well-connected to the rest of the world

Government Supports Business

Government strong infrastructure that supports businesses of all sizes.

Growing
Economy

Bahrain is the gateway to the Middle East with the best market access to the growing Gulf economies.

Libral business environment

The Middle East’s freest market and the most liberal business environment.

Skilled Workforce

The most educated skilled Gulf workforce.

Cost & Expenses

Competitive costs & taxes.

Open Investment

Government liberal approach to foreign investment and actively seeks to attract foreign investors and businesses

Open Culture

A great place to live amongst an open and liberal society.

How do I start a business in Bahrain?

The process of starting a business in Bahrain is relatively simple, but it is advisable to use the services of a consulting company. Business dealings in Arab countries may operate in a very different way than in your home country, so knowledge of local customs, market trends, and operations are essential for success.

Beginning of the Process

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Choose the business activity

Decide the Business Activities which will e practiced in the company.
You can choose more than one

Choose the legal structure

The legal strcture of the company and the partnership. example : Limited Liablity Company, Individal Establishment

Register the company

Secrity Clearance

Secrity Clearance for the Shareholders/Partners in Bahrain NPRA

Obtain necessary licenses

Obtain Address approval from
Municipalities, other Activities Related Entities

Legal Company Notarization

Prepare Draft and Notarize memorandum of
association with athorized legal firm (for companies only)

Bank Account

After Sigining the Memorandum then opening bank accont and deposit the Capital Amount to Get the Bank Capital Deposit Certificate which is necessary to get the Company Registration Certificate (CR)

Get The Registration Certificate

Once the Memorandum signed and the Banck Certificate issued then your last step is sbbmitting these documents to the Ministry of Commerce (MOIC) and pay the final CR issing Fees

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Your CR Ready !

Why You Hire Us ?

Flexible & Straight Dealing

We Provide Flexible Services Tailored on the Clints Requirement, We are Straghit in Dealing and Punctual with No Hidden Cost

Qualified Professionals

We have a team of experienced who can help you with every aspect . We understand the complex legal and regulatory requirements involved in setting up a new business in Bahrain, and we can help you navigate the process smoothly and efficiently.

Cost savings

We Know How to Do the Job with minimum Cost by Avoiding unnecessary expenses and No Hidden Charges

Law & Regulations

We are aware and knowledgable of Law and Regulations , so to follow the right steps and regulation which avoids your business intruption and legal issues

Ongoing Support

Once your business is formed, we can continue to provide you with support, such as help with bookkeeping, tax preparation, and marketing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Prequalification Required

– The minimum age for doing business is 18 years old (some licenses may require a different minimum age)
– Must have no criminal record or offenses in Bahrain / GCC and pass the Secrity Clearance
– has legal capability in accordance to the commercial companies law issued by decree No. 21 of 2001
– Not working in Public Sector in Bahrain ( Government sector )

Initial Informations

1- Applicant’s name, nationality, communication address, national ID or passport number as the case may be
2- Legal Form of entity
3- Authorized Signatories and Board Director members
4- Three suggested Commercial Names
5- Type of activity desired (Can be changed at a later stage)
6- Share’s Capital
7- Commercial Address (if available)
8- Legal representative’s name, address, nationality, and national ID or passport number as the case may be (if applicable)
9- Other information could be requested by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism as deemed necessary and as stipulated by the other laws

Reqirement to Start the Application

1- one of the Partners E-Key , or Power of Attoreny for our Advisor to apply on behalf of the partners
2- CPR\GCC IDs for all Partners and\or Passport Copy
3- No Objection letter (NOC) from current employer in case if the partner is working in Bahrain Crrently.
4- The previosly mentioned Intital Information in above Question

Allowed Activiies

A business activity dictates the nature of goods and/or services an
establishment/company will provide. Each business activity has its own terms
and conditions and investors may require the approval of other concerned
government entities before practicing the activity. Click here to view the list of Business Activities.

Banned Activiies !!

What is a Commercial Name?

A commercial name is the legal term for the name an establishment/company has been given to operate under. The name must be registered with the Ministry of Industry Commerce and Tourism.

What are the rules to follow when choosing a commercial name?

Share Capital

How do I calculate my company’s capital?
Nominal value of each share X No. of shares = Capital

Notarization Process

egal forms allowed in Bahrain

Individual Establishment:
An organization owned by one person who is fully liable to the debts and obligations of the establishment. The person applying for an Individual establishment must be a Bahraini, GCC, or American citizen.

Limited Liability Company (W.L.L):
A company whose capital is wholly owned by one person / entity or up to 50 partners, with each only liable to the extent of his/her share in the capital.

Partnership Company:
A company established by two persons or more in which the partners are jointly liable for the company’s obligations

Holding Company:
A Holding Company is a parent organization that owns and controls shares in a Bahraini and/or foreign companies, and is set up to have no other business than to hold shares in those companies.

Limited Partnership Company:
A Limited Partnership Company is a company that consists of one person or more who are jointly liable in all their funds for the obligation of the company and between one partner or more who have funds therein and are not part of the administration; they are called limited partners. None of the limited partners shall be liable for the obligation of the company except by the amount of their share in the share capital.

Limited Partnership by Shares Company:
A Limited Partnership by shares is a company that consists of two categories of partners, one of which is that of joint partners who are jointly liable to the extent of all their property for the company’s obligations, and the other category is that of sleeping partners who are not liable for the company’s obligations except to the extent of their shares in the capital.

Bahraini Shareholding Company (BSC):
A company with shareholders who own shares that can be offered to the general public on the stock market exchanges. The shareholders are liable for the company’s debts and obligations only to the extent of the value of their shares.

Bahraini Shareholding Company Closed (B.S.C closed):
A company with shareholders who own shares that are not offered to the general public on the stock market exchanges. The shareholders are liable for the company’s debits and obligations only to the extent of the value of their shares.

Foreign Company Branch (representative office):
A company incorporated and registered outside the Kingdom of Bahrain that established branches for its operations or offices in the Kingdom under the Companies Law

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