The Region’s Best Industrial Park for International Business
A versatile industrial district
The Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP) was established in 2005 by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism as the country’s flagship industrial park. Home to 114 multinational and indigenous manufacturing and services companies, and employing over 5,200 people, BIIP has been a key driver in developing Bahrain’s economy since its establishment. Approximately 80% of investment in BIIP comes from international businesses. Both foreign-direct investments and export-driven domestic projects thrive in this industrial park.
114
Companies in BIIP (including international business)
5,200+ jobs created
in the BIIP
2 BN US$
Total FDI to date in BIIP
Affordable, purpose-built infrastructure
Bahrain’s principal industrial park offers pricing to help businesses succeed.
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Competitive land rates
The industrial park offers land space at the lowest annual rates amongst all Gulf states at USD 2.66 per sq. m per year.
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25-year renewable leases
Businesses can operate freely in Bahrain with full property ownership.
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Custom pre-built units
2,000—9,600 sq. m pre-built units available for rent at USD 6.6 per sq. m per month.
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Convenient serviced office spaces
With flexible lease terms and regionally competitive costs.
Favourable tax regime
0% Corporate and Income Tax
BIIP provides businesses a guaranteed ten-year corporate tax exemption and zero income tax from the day business is set up in the industrial park.
Customs duty exemptions
5% customs duty exemption on raw materials, plant machinery and spare parts imported for manufacturing.
Wide duty-free access
Duty-free access to the following countries: GCC, GAFTA, USA, and Singapore.
Strategic location
BIIP’s close proximity to all modes of transport offers domestic and international businesses superb links to growing MENA and global economies, including the fastest access to the GCC’s largest market, Saudi Arabia.
<1 km 2min
from Bahrain International Investment Park
Bahrain Logistics Zone
Situated adjacent to the BIIP, Bahrain Logistics Zone (BLZ) is strategically placed to speed the movement of goods, and focuses on value-added logistics and re-export.
3.3 km 7min
from Bahrain International Investment Park
Bahrain Investment Wharf
Located just a few minutes from the BIIP in the Al Hidd Industrial Area, Bahrain Investment Wharf is a self-contained mixed-use development.
6.1 km 7min
from Bahrain International Investment Park
Khalifa Bin Salman Port
Businesses in the BIIP can take advantage of its close proximity to Khalifa Bin Salman Port, the premier transshipment hub for the Northern Gulf region.
9.7 km 20min
from Bahrain International Investment Park
Bahrain International Airport
No more than 20 minutes from the BIIP, Bahrain International Airport connects businesses to the wider region and serves as the regional hub for DHL.
51 km 48min
from Bahrain International Investment Park
Saudi Arabia via King Fahd Causeway
Saudi Arabia is only an hour away from the BIIP via the King Fahd Causeway – the fastest entry point into the region’s largest market.
Continuous investment supporting your growth
Infrastructure
BIIP continuously invests in infrastructure and world class facilities.
Facilitation and aftercare
Dedicated professional management team for continuous support and consulting.
On-site training
On-site 3rd level education and training centre for employees at subsidized rates.
Built for your business to succeed
100% foreign ownership
offered to international businesses across multiple sectors without free-zone restrictions.
No capital restriction
Bahrain offers 100% repatriation of capital, profits and dividends.
Workforce freedom
Exemption from Bahraini employee hiring requirements for the first five years in the BIIP.
Government support
Access to financial grants and training support while working in the BIIP.
Talented workforce
Bahrain provides the most culturally diverse, educated and bilingual workforce in the region.
Highly competitive costs
Businesses enjoy one of the most cost-efficient infrastructures in BIIP.
Unrivalled business facilitation, favourable tax benefits, and an established infrastructure network: BIIP is the leading industrial park in the region for both local and international businesses.
Competitive operating costs
Businesses looking to setup in Bahrain will find the most competitive operating costs at BIIP.
Annual cost of setup and operation
20%
Lower than Oman
56%
Lower than KSA
44%
Lower than UAE
Key manufacturing industries
Bahrain’s industrial park is home to a diverse range of companies and businesses in these key industries.
Food and ingredients
Pharmaceuticals
FMCG
Light Engineering
Oil and gas downstream
Plastics and fiberglass
Chemicals
Who’s Here:
“Bahrain’s excellent pro-business approach, superb local skilled manpower, cost-effective environment including a highly competitive taxation system, and the ease to market for our products remain convincing and unbeatable reasons for our group to operate from the BIIP.”
-Mohammed Shalaby, Mondelez Plant Director
Additional resources
Whether you’re a small manufacturer or an international business looking to establish a regional hub, Bahrain holds the infrastructure, resources, and expertise to support your operations. Learn more about how our industrial park can help you with these resources
KPMG Cost of Doing Business: Manufacturing
Discover why Bahrain and BIIP make clear financial sense.
Manufacturing Industry Factsheet
An overview of the state of the sector in Bahrain.
Bahrain Manufacturing
Value Proposition
Learn about the benefits manufacturers enjoy when established in Bahrain.
BIIP Factsheet
See what makes the BIIP the ideal location for all your manufacturing needs in the region.
Access to KSA
See how Bahrain offers the most efficient access to the regions largest market.
Get in touch
Our highly skilled team is ready to help you learn more about the BIIP and get your business set up in the industrial park today.
