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Bahrain
A Bahrain W.L.L. suits trading, services, and regional operations in the Gulf. Most activities permit full foreign ownership and use a staged CR-and-licensing process; banking, insurance, and third-party fund investment cannot use this form.
Key points on one page.
- Tax
- 0% general CIT; 46% on oil and gas net profits; 15% DMTT for in-scope MNE groups with a €750m threshold.
- Shareholders and directors
- 1–50 shareholders; at least 1 manager. No statutory local-resident director requirement.
- Share capital
- No minimum share capital or nominal share value; cash and in-kind contributions must be fully paid at formation.
- Local requirements
- A Bahrain commercial address and activity licence are required; certain sectors need prior regulator approval.
- Annual maintenance
- Renew the CR annually and hold a partners’ meeting; appoint an auditor and file audited accounts or a solvency letter.
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2–4 weeks, depending on activity licensing and document legalisation.
- Public disclosure
- Shareholder and management data must be filed; UBOs must be registered and data are available to authorities on request.
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
02 · Advantages
Why Bahrain
- 01Most activities permit 100% foreign ownership without a local sponsor
- 02No general CIT and no withholding tax on cross-border dividends, interest, or royalties
- 03Commercial registration and licensing run through Sijilat, supporting staged setup
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Shareholders may be individuals or entities; ownership and management information must be filed
- The name must include “With Limited Liability” or “W.L.L.”
- Banking, insurance, and third-party fund investment cannot use a W.L.L.
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Renew the commercial registration and relevant activity licences annually
- Appoint a Bahrain-licensed external auditor and file annual financial statements or a solvency letter
- File economic-substance returns where applicable; retain commercial books for at least 10 years
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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