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Setting Up a Company in Bahrain or Dubai?

عيادة القانون للمحاماة والاستشارات القانونية, المحامي محمد الفردان

Setting Up a Company in Bahrain or Dubai?

Short answer: Both allow full foreign ownership in many activities. VAT currently applies in both: 10% in Bahrain and 5% in the UAE, and it must be factored into your pricing. The UAE also charges 9% ...

Business Setup Company Formation Foreign Investors Investment in Bahrain

Nov 5, 2026

Does Setting Up a Company in Bahrain Give You Residence?

عيادة القانون للمحاماة والاستشارات القانونية, المحامي محمد الفردان

Does Setting Up a Company in Bahrain Give You Residence?

Short answer: Yes. A foreign investor who owns a company registered in Bahrain can obtain an investor residence permit linked to that company. Residence conditions, duration, fees and family sponsorsh...

Company Formation Foreign Investors Investment in Bahrain

Nov 5, 2026

Company Formation in Bahrain for Saudi and GCC Nationals

عيادة القانون للمحاماة والاستشارات القانونية, المحامي محمد الفردان

Company Formation in Bahrain for Saudi and GCC Nationals

Short answer: GCC nationals, including Saudis, have wider access than other foreigners in Bahrain. According to the Sijilat portal guide, GCC citizens may engage in all activities except certain prohi...

Business Setup Company Formation Foreign Investors Investment in Bahrain

Nov 5, 2026

Company Formation in Bahrain: Requirements, Steps, and Costs

عيادة القانون للمحاماة والاستشارات القانونية, المحامي محمد الفردان

Company Formation in Bahrain: Requirements, Steps, and Costs

Setting up a company in Bahrain is an important step for any entrepreneur or investor looking for a stable business environment, clear regulatory procedures and a strategic location with easy access t...

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Apr 21, 2026