We provide comprehensive corporate solutions across the Bahrain
From company formation and taxation to visas and business expansion, we provide comprehensive corporate solutions across Bahrain.
Advantages of Doing Business in Bahrain
Open Economy & Strategic Location
100% Foreign Ownership Allowed
No Corporate Tax (Except Oil/Gas)
No Personal Income or Capital Gains Tax
Relatively Low Operating Costs
Well-Developed Banking & Financial Sector
Direct Causeway Access to Saudi Arabia
Strong Trade & Investment Infrastructure
Types of Companies in Bahrain
With Limited Liability (WLL)
Similar to an LLC; the most common structure for small and medium businesses.
Single Person Company (SPC)
Owned by one individual or corporate entity with limited liability.
Bahrain Shareholding Company (BSC)
Suitable for large businesses; can be closed (BSC-C) or public (BSC-P).
Partnership Company
Formed between two or more partners; includes general and limited partnerships.
Foreign Branch Office
Extension of a foreign company operating in Bahrain without forming a separate legal entity.
Representative Office
Used for marketing and promotional activities only; cannot conduct commercial transactions.
Holding Company
Established to manage shares in other companies and investments.
Bahrain Tax Structure
Corporate Income Tax
Levied only on oil, gas, and petroleum companies. Other businesses are generally exempt from corporate tax.
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Standard rate of 10% on most goods and services.
Excise Tax
Applied to specific products like tobacco, energy drinks, and soft drinks.
Customs Duties
Import duties on goods, usually ranging from 5% to 10% depending on the item.
Social Insurance Contributions
Statutory social security contributions for employers and Bahraini employees.
Tax-Friendly Environment
Bahrain does not impose personal income tax, capital gains tax, or withholding tax for most businesses.
Bahrain Visa Types
Work Visa / Employment Visa
Business / Investor Visa
Visit / Tourist Visa
Family / Dependent Visa
Student Visa
Diplomatic / Official Visa
Our Expertise in Bahrain
Business Expansion
Tax & Accounting
Visa Services
Feasibility Study
Legal Study
Documents Attestation
Product Registration
Intellectual Property Registration (Trademark, Copyright, Patent)
Third Party Approval
HR Services
Digital Marketing
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