Setup in Bahrain

If you are an expatriate planning company formation in Bahrain, our firm, Setup in Bahrain, offers a complete service from start to finish. We help you register a W.L.L company, obtain your Bahrain investor visa, provide a legal office address, and support you in opening a business bank account, so your business setup in Bahrain is safe, legal, and clear.

We focus on expatriates who want a smooth and transparent process. Our team explains every step in simple English and shares all costs before you start. Our services include:

1. Company formation in Bahrain (W.L.L – With Limited Liability Company)
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3. Investor residency in Bahrain (1- or 2-year visa, renewable)
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5. Office address that meets ministry, municipality, and bank requirements
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7. Support with opening a corporate bank account in Bahrain
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9. Basic guidance on VAT, ownership structure, and compliance

Ownership for Foreign Investors in Bahrain

We guide you to choose the right structure based on your activity:

For trading inside Bahrain (buying and selling goods locally), one Bahraini share is required. For example, if the company has 10,000 shares, one share is held by the Bahraini partner and 9,999 shares are held by the expatriate investor(s).

For trading outside Bahrain (export and international trade), 100% foreign ownership is allowed.

For services and manufacturing activities, 100% foreign ownership is also allowed.

This way you keep control of your company while staying fully compliant with Bahrain law.

Business Setup Packages (No Table, Simple View)

We offer three main business setup packages in Bahrain, all including company formation, a valid office address for a fixed period, and support with opening a bank account:

1. Standard Package – cost around BHD 1,340, with 3 months office address
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3. Gold Package – cost around BHD 1,700, with 6 months office address
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5. Premium Package – cost around BHD 2,150, with 12 months office address

Each package includes the use of a serviced office for the given period, with address, internet, receptionist, mail handling, basic administrative help, and meeting room use. Investor visa fees are separate: around BHD 755 for 1 year and BHD 953 for 2 years. We also recommend a minimum share capital of BHD 1,000 to make bank account opening easier and to show that your business is serious.

Simple Step-by-Step Process for Company Formation in Bahrain

We follow a clear five-step process so you always know what is happening:

1. Security clearance and initial registration based on your passport copy.
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3. Business name reservation, using three name options you provide.
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5. Office address arrangement through the Municipality for registration, residency, and banking.
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7. Signing the Deed of Association at the Ministry of Justice during your visit to Bahrain.
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9. Bank account opening and capital deposit, so your company becomes fully active.

Most clients need only two visits to Bahrain: one short visit to sign documents and open the corporate bank account, and a second visit to complete residency, CPR, and bank activation.

Taxes and VAT in Bahrain

Bahrain is very attractive for business owners:

1. No personal income tax
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3. No corporate income tax
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5. No withholding tax

The current VAT rate is 10% on most local goods and services, while exports of services are usually at 0% VAT. VAT registration becomes mandatory when your annual turnover is above BHD 37,500; below that, registration is optional.

If you are an expat who wants a safe, legal, and long-term business setup in Bahrain, we help you choose the right company structure, explain the rules clearly, and guide you until your company, visa, and bank account are all ready.

You can contact us by WhatsApp: wa.link/setupinbahrain, call: +973-33733381, email: info@setupinbahrain.com

or visit: setupinbahrain.com/company-formation-in-bahrain