Bahrain (the full name of the Kingdom of Bahrain) is a country, that is Arab state. An interesting and strategically important point: the presence of an automobile connection in the form of a bridge with Saudi Arabia. The capital and largest city is Manama. A currency is Bahrain dinar. An official language is Arabic. The government has a positive attitude towards foreign investors, which they consider Bahrain to be an excellent alternative to the UAE. That is why many of our customers want to register a company in Bahrain or to open a corporate account in Bahrain.
Pros of this business jurisdiction
- It is easy to extract funds from regional subsidiaries in the form of dividends and royalties.
- Compared to the UAE it has a low-cost real estate and labor.
- A legal tax reduction.
- A direct path and connection with Saudi Arabia.
- A developed infrastructure.
- The presence of a large oil and gas field, discovered in 2018.
- A company may be wholly non-resident.
- The process of registering business in the Kingdom of Bahrain is simpler, than in other Arab jurisdictions.
- Free zones in Bahrain (we can say, that Bahrain is one big Free Zone).
The main forms of business in Bahrain:
- A Limited Liability Company;
- A Joint Stock Company (Bahrain Shareholding Company);
- A Personal company (Single person company);
What does it take to set up a company in Bahrain?
If you are interested in registering a firm in Bahrain, then YB Case specialists will provide you with professional advice and support services at all stages of business registration abroad.
LLC requirements to consider
- A manager, who is not a partner and will perform management: at least 1.
- There are no requirements for the Board of Directors (up to 10 members).
- Shareholders: not less than 2, but not more than 50.
- Minimum capital is 20 thousand Bahrain dinars (approximately 53,000 US dollars).
- A capital is divided into equal parts.
- Entrepreneurs will be able to register a commercial firm in Bahrain, when the parts are distributed among partners.
- A real office space in Bahrain.
- To ensure that income is not taxed, activities must be carried out outside the country (except for licensed activities).
- The name must contain the words: Company with limited liability.
- Without an appropriate license, you cannot start banking and insurance activities in Bahrain.
- A registration term from 30 days.
Previously, in order to register A COMPANY in Bahrain, you will need:
- Documents of beneficiaries, directors, shareholders, that will confirm the identity of each.
- A business plan.
How to start a business in Bahrain?
To register a partnership in Bahrain or to set up a company in Bahrain, please call YB Case experts at the specified contacts on the website. We can provide you with support services in opening a business abroad as soon as possible, and also we will take into account all your goals, opportunities and priorities.
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