Company registration in Bahrain
Versus.Bahrain will help you start your business in Bahrain. You won’t have to worry about paperwork and bureaucratic complications – we will do everything for you.
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Why is it beneficial to register a company in Bahrain?
Strategic location
Bahrain provides access to the GCC markets and other Middle Eastern countries. In addition, Bahrain is connected to Saudi Arabia via the King Fahd Causeway, which facilitates logistics and trade.
Loyal tax system
Bahrain has no corporate income tax for most sectors (except oil and gas), which is a distinct advantage over other GCC countries. There is also no personal income tax.
Developed financial infrastructure
Bahrain is a historical financial centre of the region with strong regulation: the Central Bank of Bahrain follows BASEL and IMF standards.
Legal system close to Russian and European
Bahrain has a continental legal system, which is largely based on codified laws and regulations and has French roots.
Would you like to receive a free legal consultation?
Leave a request and you will receive:
- optimal business registration structure
- the right jurisdiction for your business
- consultation on expenses, taxes, deadlines
- answers to all your questions
How to open a company in Bahrain in 8 steps?
Stage 1
Leave a request for a consultation
Our lawyer will contact you, discuss your business goals and answer your questions.
Stage 2
Select the legal form of the company and the optimal jurisdiction
Based on the information received, we will analyze your request and select the most effective business model for you. The choice depends on the type of activity and business goals.
Stage 3
Collect and prepare documents
A lawyer will help you collect the necessary documents to submit an application for company registration.
Stage 4
Submit an application and pay the fees
The lawyer will submit the application and begin the registration process remotely or with your presence.
Stage 5
Register a company and issue constituent documents
A lawyer will carry out all stages of company registration until obtaining a license, including compliance of the founders on the part of the registration authority, selection of an office and certification of the company's charter, and based on the results will provide you with all the company's constituent documents.
Stage 6
Obtain the necessary licenses and permits
You may need additional licenses and permits. This may include import/export licenses, work permits for foreign employees, etc.
Stage 7
Open a bank account
Our team will develop an account opening strategy, help collect documents for compliance control. Will draw up or adapt a business plan in accordance with the recommendations of a personal manager at the bank for a seamless passage through all stages of application review and successful account opening.
Stage 8
Obtain a resident visa for the founders of the company's employees
The lawyer will take on all work with documents and interaction with government agencies, including supporting the process of registering the company in the Ministry of Labor, Expatriate Management System (EMS) and the Labor Marker Regulatory Authority (LMRA) for the employment of employees.
Why do more than 100 clients contact us every year?
Full support
From collecting documents and visiting government agencies to obtaining a resident visa for founders and employees
Exactly according to the client's task
We open a company in a suitable jurisdiction and with the required form of registration, minimizing risks
We continue to help businesses
We not only open a company, but also provide expert legal, tax and accounting support for business
Team of experts
The team consists of 150+ experts who have successfully implemented more than 1000 projects in the UAE, USA, EU, Asia, other countries and regions.
Let us prepare an individual offer for your task and future business?
Leave a request and we will contact you to clarify the details:
- we will select the appropriate type of activity and jurisdiction
- we will outline all the stages of opening a company
- we will clearly define the project deadlines and budget
Our other services in UAE
Opening a bank account in Bahrain
Opening a bank account in Bahrain
Applying for a Resident Visa in Bahrain
Applying for a Resident Visa in Bahrain
About Versus
Versus is a leading consulting group providing legal and accounting services in key foreign markets.
Over the years of working in the UAE and other MENA countries, we have acquired a deep knowledge of local legislation, which, combined with knowledge of international standards, allows us to offer solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.
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Experts in offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
250+
Successfully completed projects on the law of the UAE and other countries of the MENA region





