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Setting up in Bahrain

Your success is our success. You’ll find that establishing a business in Bahrain is a seamless, supportive process—and EDB Bahrain is here to assist, connect and support you at every step of the way.

How EDB Bahrain helps you

Our team at Bahrain EDB can offer support at every stage of your investment or business cycle, from getting started to getting your new company registered. Whether you are seeking new ways to invest, setting up a company or wanting to incorporate a business, we have you covered.

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You will be assigned a sector specialist and relationship manager to provide personal guidance and advice.
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We then refer you to the Bahrain Investors Centre, the one-stop-shop for setting up a business or corporation.
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When you’re ready to get your business set up and registered, we will provide you with the requirements and steps needed to register your company.
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Your success is our success

EDB Bahrain has supported many business owners with the process of setting up a company in Bahrain. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or part of an established corporation, EDB Bahrain offers the tools and personal support you need to incorporate a company and reap the benefits of operating a business in Bahrain.

“We’ve gained a lot of beneficial support particularly from a strategic perspective.”
“We’ve gained a lot of beneficial support particularly from a strategic perspective.”
Kyriako Zarkadas Founder
Visit Bahrain

“Bahrain has a deserved reputation as an easy place to do business, operating costs are competitive and crucially there is excellent access to GCC markets and beyond.”

“Bahrain has a deserved reputation as an easy place to do business, operating costs are competitive and crucially there is excellent access to GCC markets and beyond.”

Kunjan M. Choksi General Manager
JBF Bahrain

"Education has been one of the key factors that have enabled Bahrain to become a financial centre for the region."

"Education has been one of the key factors that have enabled Bahrain to become a financial centre for the region."

Zahi Zeini Managing Partner
Deloitte Bahrain

“Within 3 months I had moved to Bahrain with my family. This move turned out to be a great move for us all.”

“Within 3 months I had moved to Bahrain with my family. This move turned out to be a great move for us all.”

Andrew Sims Director and CEO
NEC Payments
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Bahrain is recognised as one of the most liberal business environments in the world.

Enjoy the benefits of setting up a company and conducting business in Bahrain.

  • No free zone restrictions. Operate your business in the area that works for you
  • Lower operating costs. Run your business or corporation for 30% less than elsewhere in the region.
  • 100% foreign ownership in most sectors. Whether you are an entrepreneur or an established business you can choose your own partner.
  • Transparent regulation and increased stability. 
  • Business-friendly tax laws. With a 0% corporate tax rate you can keep more of your profits.

Business resources

EDB Bahrain has put together a wealth of data, reports and in-depth analyses of sectors and offerings to help guide investors, entrepreneurs, and business owners on their first foray into Bahrain.

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Annual reports
Annual reports
Learn about EDB Bahrain’s activities over the years in driving FDI into Bahrain to create a sustainable and thriving business environment for companies.

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Bahrain Economic Quarterly
Bahrain Economic Quarterly
Considering whether now is the right time to incorporate a business in Bahrain? Take a look into the economic forecast and performance indicators of Bahrain to help inform your move.

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Document library
Document library
Get the full picture for you and your corporation: download literature and information packs about living and working in Bahrain.

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