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Office 1502, Building 361, Road 1705, Block 317, Diplomatic Area , Kingdom of Bahrain

All Services โ€” Setup in Bahrain | Company Formation, Visas, Banking & More
โœฆ MOICT-Approved Business Centre

All Business Setup Services in Bahrain

From company registration and bank account opening to investor visas and annual renewals โ€” every service you need to start and run a business in the Kingdom of Bahrain, handled end to end.

2,500+Companies Formed
40+Countries Served
Since 2018Established
100%Foreign Ownership
Core Services

Business Formation & Registration Services

The essential services that take you from zero to a fully operational business in Bahrain โ€” CR registration, banking, visas, and compliance.

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Company Formation in Bahrain

Full company registration through Sijilat โ€” entity type selection, NPRA security clearance, name reservation, MOA/AOA preparation, office address, bank capital deposit, and CR activation. We prepare bank-ready documents that pass compliance on the first attempt.

1โ€“3 Days CR BHD 1,340 Starting
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Commercial Registration (CR)

The CR is your company's legal identity in Bahrain โ€” issued by MOICT through the Sijilat portal. We handle the entire registration process including security clearance, name reservation, activity selection, and CR activation.

MOICT / Sijilat ISIC 4.0 Activities
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Corporate Bank Account Opening

Bank-ready documentation that gets your corporate account approved on the first visit. We coordinate directly with Bahraini banks that accept new company formations, prepare AML-compliant company profiles, and walk you through the compliance interview. IBAN in hand within one hour.

~1 Hour Approval Bank-Ready Docs
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Investor Visa & Residency

Complete Investor Visa processing โ€” LMRA work permit, NPRA residency application, medical examination, biometrics, and residency card issuance. Available as 1-year or 2-year options. Includes guidance on dependent visa sponsorship for spouse and children.

1 or 2 Year Options BHD 755โ€“953
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Virtual Office Address

MOICT-compliant registered office address for your CR โ€” accepted by banks, valid for Sijilat registration, and included in all company formation packages. Choose from 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month terms. Located in the Diplomatic Area, Manama.

MOICT Compliant BHD 440โ€“1,250
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CR Renewal & Annual Compliance

Annual Commercial Registration renewal through the Sijilat portal โ€” document preparation, compliance verification, fee payment, and same-day processing. We handle renewals before your expiry date to prevent bank freezes and visa suspensions.

Same-Day Processing Renew 90 Days Early
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Bahrain Work Visa & Permits

All work permit types โ€” LMRA application, required documents, medical clearance, visa stamping, and residency processing for employees. Covers new work permits, renewals, transfers, and cancellations for companies sponsoring staff in Bahrain.

LMRA Processing All Visa Types
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Business for Expats in Bahrain

Specialized guidance for foreign entrepreneurs โ€” 100% ownership eligibility, sector-specific ownership rules, residency pathway, banking compliance, and the complete journey from landing in Bahrain to running a fully operational company with 0% corporate tax.

100% Ownership 0% Tax
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Contact & Free Consultation

Reach us through WhatsApp, email, or phone โ€” we respond within 5 minutes during business hours. Tell us your nationality, target activity, and timeline. We recommend the right structure, package, and next steps at no cost.

5-Min Response Free Consultation
Additional Services

Ongoing Support & Compliance Services

Post-formation services that keep your business running smoothly โ€” from government liaison to accounting and amendments.

๐Ÿ“‘ NPRA Security Clearance

Background verification processing for foreign investors โ€” passport submission, NPRA coordination, and clearance tracking. Required before any CR registration.

๐Ÿ“ CR Amendment

Add or remove business activities, change commercial name, update shareholder details, or modify ownership structure โ€” all processed through Sijilat.

๐Ÿ’ผ PRO Services

Government department liaison โ€” MOICT, LMRA, NPRA, Municipality, BCCI, and NBR. We handle document submissions, follow-ups, and collections on your behalf.

๐Ÿ“Š VAT Registration

Registration with the National Bureau for Revenue (NBR), VAT compliance setup, filing guidance, and input tax recovery for businesses meeting the threshold.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Dependent Visa Sponsorship

Sponsor your spouse and children for Bahrain residency โ€” document preparation, NPRA application, medical examinations, and residency card issuance.

๐Ÿ“’ Accounting & Bookkeeping

Monthly bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and annual audit coordination to keep your business compliant with CR renewal requirements.

๐Ÿ“„ Business Plan Preparation

Professional business plan and company profile documents that satisfy bank compliance requirements during account opening โ€” part of our bank-ready approach.

๐Ÿข Branch Office Registration

Establish a Bahrain branch for your overseas company โ€” parent company documentation, MOICT approval, branch manager appointment, and CR issuance.

๐Ÿ”‘ Business License Processing

Commercial and industrial license applications โ€” activity-specific approvals, sector regulator coordination, and license activation on your CR.

๐Ÿ”„ Investor Visa Renewal

Annual or biennial renewal of your Investor Visa โ€” LMRA permit renewal, NPRA processing, medical clearance, and residency card update.

๐Ÿ“ Office Upgrade

Upgrade from virtual office to private cabin or dedicated office space. Address change processed through Sijilat with municipality approval.

โš–๏ธ Compliance Support

Ongoing regulatory compliance โ€” UBO declarations, audited financial statements, LMRA workforce compliance, and Central Bank reporting requirements.

Why Setup in Bahrain

Why 2,500+ Entrepreneurs Trust Us

2,500+
Business Setups Since 2018
Track record across 40+ nationalities โ€” from solo founders to multinational branches.
~1 Hour
Bank Account Approved
Bank-ready documents prepared to AML/KYC standards โ€” approved on the first attempt.
ACMA / CPA
Qualified Team
Anti-money laundering and accounting credentials that banks recognize and trust.
Diplomatic Area
Premium Location
Office 1502, Building 361, Road 1705, Block 317 โ€” Bahrain's financial district.
Packages

Company Formation Packages

Every package includes bank-ready documentation โ€” MOA, AOA, Board Resolution, Company Profile, and business plan. Government CR fees of approximately BHD 432 are additional.

Standard
3-Month Office Address
BHD 1,340
Total Investment
  • Full CR Registration (Sijilat)
  • Trade Name Reservation
  • MOICT / Sijilat Processing
  • Security Clearance (NPRA)
  • 3-Month Office Address
  • Bank-Ready Documentation
Get Started โ†’
Premium
12-Month Office Address
BHD 2,150
Total Investment
  • Full CR Registration (Sijilat)
  • Trade Name Reservation
  • MOICT / Sijilat Processing
  • Security Clearance (NPRA)
  • 12-Month Office Address
  • Bank-Ready Documentation
Get Started โ†’

Investor Visa fees are additional: BHD 755 (1 year) or BHD 953 (2 years). See full cost breakdown โ†’

Quick Links

Find What You Need

Category Guide (How It Works) Cost (What It Costs)
Company Formation Company Formation Guide โ†’ BHD 1,340 Starting โ†’
Commercial Registration What Is CR in Bahrain? โ†’ Included in packages
Investor Visa Investor Visa Guide โ†’ BHD 755โ€“953 โ†’
Bank Account Bank Account Guide โ†’ Included in packages
Virtual Office Virtual Office Guide โ†’ BHD 440โ€“1,250 โ†’
CR Renewal CR Renewal Guide โ†’ Government fees apply
Work Visa Work Visa Guide โ†’ LMRA fees apply
Business for Expats Expats Guide โ†’ See formation packages
Contact Us Contact Page โ†’ WhatsApp โ†’
Category Pages:   All Guides  |  All Costs  |  All Renewals

Start Your Business in Bahrain Today

Free consultation โ€” we respond within 5 minutes during business hours. Tell us your business activity and nationality, and we will recommend the right structure and package.

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