Business Setup in Bahrain Cost — Packages from BHD 1,340
Costs procedures dictate corporate compliance in Bahrain. We process these requirements daily. Setup in Bahrain has completed 2,500+ commercial filings since 2018, operating 108 offices locally. This direct volume allows us to clear administrative blocks fast.
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Company formation: Standard BHD 1,340 with 3 months of office address; Gold BHD 1,700 with 6 months; Premium BHD 2,150 with 12 months and a cabin, officer table and chair, and two guest chairs. No formation package includes visas, including Premium. Investor/work visas are priced separately: BHD 755 for one year or BHD 953 for two years, in addition to the formation package. Ask for a written, itemized quotation confirming government fees and all inclusions before payment.
BHD 1,340 starting
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~1 hr bank account + IBAN
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100% foreign ownership
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0% corporate tax
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2,500+ companies formed
Choose your Bahrain setup package
Every package includes the full bank-ready document set, virtual office, MOICT filing and bank account introduction in one quoted price. Ask for a written, itemized quotation confirming government fees and all inclusions before payment. Power of Attorney accepted — you do not need to be in Bahrain to set up.
Standard
BHD 1,340
Office address: 3 months
Included office-address component: BHD 440 (not an extra charge)
Best for
Founders needing a three-month registered address
Formation service
Included to the written scope
Banking support
Document preparation and coordination; bank approval is separate
Residency
Not included
Government fees
Confirmed in the formal quotation
Share capital
Not included as a service fee
What happens next
Renew or replace the registered address before the included term expires
Company formation
No formation package includes visas, including Premium. Investor/work visas are priced separately: BHD 755 for one year or BHD 953 for two years, in addition to the formation package.
Included office-address component: BHD 800 (not an extra charge)
Best for
Founders wanting six months of address continuity
Formation service
Included to the written scope
Banking support
Document preparation and coordination; bank approval is separate
Residency
Not included
Government fees
Confirmed in the formal quotation
Share capital
Not included as a service fee
What happens next
Renew or replace the registered address before the included term expires
Company formation
No formation package includes visas, including Premium. Investor/work visas are priced separately: BHD 755 for one year or BHD 953 for two years, in addition to the formation package.
Included office-address component: BHD 1,250 (not an extra charge)
Best for
Founders wanting a full-year address and the stated cabin furniture
Formation service
Included to the written scope
Banking support
Document preparation and coordination; bank approval is separate
Residency
Not included
Government fees
Confirmed in the formal quotation
Share capital
Not included as a service fee
What happens next
Renew or replace the registered address before the included term expires
Company formation
Premium BHD 2,150 with 12 months and a cabin, officer table and chair, and two guest chairs.
No formation package includes visas, including Premium. Investor/work visas are priced separately: BHD 755 for one year or BHD 953 for two years, in addition to the formation package.
Add-ons: Remote setup via Power of Attorney included · Fast-track 10–15 days · Extra corporate bank account BHD 200 · VAT registration BHD 50
Payment terms: 50% on signing · 40% at MOA · 10% on completion · Processing 25–30 days end-to-end.
Company formation: Standard BHD 1,340 with 3 months of office address; Gold BHD 1,700 with 6 months; Premium BHD 2,150 with 12 months and a cabin, officer table and chair, and two guest chairs. No formation package includes visas, including Premium. Investor/work visas are priced separately: BHD 755 for one year or BHD 953 for two years, in addition to the formation package. Ask for a written, itemized quotation confirming government fees and all inclusions before payment.
What's included — and the only fees on top
No hidden charges. Your package price is fixed; the only additional cost is the government's own registration fee.
Cost
Amount (BHD)
Who pays / notes
Professional setup package
1,340 – 2,150
Fixed, quoted upfront
Government CR fees (Sijilat)
~432
Paid to government — additional
NPRA security clearance
250
Foreign investors (GCC exempt)
No formation package includes visas, including Premium. Investor/work visas are priced separately: BHD 755 for one year or BHD 953 for two years, in addition to the formation package.
755 – 953
Included in Premium
Recommended capital deposit
1,000
Your asset — not a fee
Why founders choose Setup in Bahrain
30–40%
Most setups fail at the bank — yours won't
That share of new Bahrain companies get their bank account rejected, almost always over documents. We build the file to clear on the first attempt.
CBB · AML
Bank-ready, compliant documents
MOA, AOA, board resolution, company profile and source-of-funds pack prepared to Central Bank of Bahrain and AML standards.
ACMA·CPA
Qualified team
Led by Waqas Akram (ACMA, CPA, CAML). 2,500+ companies formed for founders from 40+ countries since 2018.
100%
Set up remotely
Power of Attorney accepted — you don't need to be in Bahrain. We handle every government counter for you.
✅ Free consultation✅ Reply in 1 business hour✅ No obligation✅ Your details stay private
How do Bahrain's setup costs compare in the GCC?
Bahrain offers the lowest entry cost and the fastest registration in the Gulf, with a corporate bank account opened in about an hour.
Factor
Bahrain
UAE
Saudi
Oman
Qatar
Kuwait
Setup cost
BHD 1,340+
AED 15,000+
SAR 5,000+
OMR 1,500+
QAR 15,000+
KWD 1,500+
Registration
1–3 days
3–7 days
3–5 days
5–10 days
5–14 days
7–21 days
Corporate tax
0%
9%
20%
15%
10%
15%
Bank account
~1 hour
1–4 wks
1–2 wks
1–3 wks
2–4 wks
2–6 wks
Cost questions, answered
How much does it cost to set up a company in Bahrain?
From BHD 1,340 (Standard), BHD 1,700 (Gold) or BHD 2,150 (Premium), plus government CR fees of approximately BHD 432 through Sijilat. Total first-year cost is typically BHD 1,772 to BHD 2,582 for a standard WLL.
What exactly is included in the price?
CR registration, bank-ready MOA & AOA, board resolution, company profile and business plan, virtual office, and a bank account introduction — all in one quoted price. Government fees are the only addition.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Government fees are published and uniform through Sijilat 3.0. The only variable fees are activity licensing and external approvals for regulated sectors such as financial services, healthcare or education.
Is the share capital a fee?
No — capital is your company's asset, not a cost. The legal minimum for a WLL is BHD 1, but BHD 1,000 is recommended for smoother bank account opening.
Can I set up without flying to Bahrain?
Yes. We complete the setup remotely under a Power of Attorney, which is included. You only need to provide documents and, for some banks, attend a short verification.
How long does it take?
CR registration takes 1–3 business days; the full process including bank account is typically 15–20 business days (25–30 days end-to-end with visa).
See how it works
A two-minute overview of what your package covers and how setup runs end to end.
Free consultation · 5-minute response in business hours
Ready to set up in Bahrain?
Get a fixed quote for your activity today. We map the right entity, ownership and timeline — then handle the filing while you build.
