Business and Investment

Why Invest in Bahrain?

Why should you consider investing in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the heart of the Gulf region? Let's explore the compelling reasons that make Bahrain an attractive destination for businesses and investors. Bahrain is primed to be home to business development with a talented population, a free economy, an ideal entry point into the Middle East, and the lowest establishment cost in the region. The economy of Bahrain is the most diversified in the GCC region with particular strengths in the financial services, ICT, manufacturing, logistics, and tourism sectors.

Bahrain’s pro-innovation business policies and laws allow businesses of all sizes to thrive. (EDB) purpose is to guide each new or expanding company, small or large, through every step of the investment journey. The EDB team is ready to help each entrepreneur or company pursue local, regional, or global business opportunities in Bahrain.

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Gateway to Growing Gulf Economies

Situated at the crossroads of the Gulf region, Bahrain boasts a strategic geographic advantage. This advantage is further amplified by ongoing infrastructure projects, ensuring swift, efficient, and convenient access to an economy worth US$2 trillion. As a result, Bahrain provides unparalleled market access to not only its own vibrant economy but also to every market in the Gulf region and beyond.

An Inviting Business Environment

The Kingdom of Bahrain offers an enticing business and investment environment designed to facilitate your venture. Here are some of the incentives that make Bahrain stand out:

• Low establishment and operational costs for businesses
• The opportunity for 100% foreign ownership of business assets
• Ease of doing business with minimum hurdles for operating the company
• A highly skilled bilingual workforce, both local and global
• The perfect hub for operations in the GCC, Middle East and North African markets
• Diverse enterprise and employment support programs

Bahrain is an attractive destination for promising investments. Invest.bh portal is an informative platform that acquaints potential businesses and investors with diverse and meaningful investment opportunities in Bahrain.

Pioneering Digital Technologies to Fuel Economic Growth

The Kingdom of Bahrain is committed to being a trailblazer in leveraging advanced digital technologies to bolster its economy. This commitment is exemplified through various groundbreaking projects:

Commercial Registration Portal (Sijilat):

The 'Sijilat' system serves as an integrated e-gateway dedicated to creating a robust investment environment that attracts both local and international investors. It streamlines the establishment of commercial projects and simplifies compliance with various commercial activities. With the recent launch of 'Sijilat 3.0,' the system now offers an enhanced, user-friendly interface, making processes even more straightforward. 'Sijilat 3.0' aims to elevate the quality of government services for the commercial sector, strengthen the investment environment, and enhance the overall user experience.

Bahrain's commitment to innovation and digital transformation underscores its determination to provide a thriving ecosystem for businesses and investors. With its strategic location, welcoming business environment, and cutting-edge digital initiatives, Bahrain emerges as a compelling destination for those seeking to make their mark in the Gulf and beyond.

Al-Tajer App:

The first of its kind in the region, the comprehensive Al-Tajer app enables business owners to carry out essential transactions with multiple ministries and authorities in one single transaction. The app offers services such as payment processing, order tracking, and search functions, along with information services. Notably, it provides a unified payment option, allowing merchants to settle all their government transactions to different entities in one go, including renewing Commercial Registrations (CR), work permits, and bill payments.

Al-Tajir app provides multiple services for various entities, facilitating the needs of merchants and business owners through a single platform. This includes obtaining CRs related to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, subscribing to social insurance with the Social Insurance Organization, accessing monthly invoices from the Labor Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA), and paying electricity and water bills. Additionally, the application offers data on tenders and auctions, along with enterprise support services through Tamkeen.

Benayat System (Building Permit Portal):

Benayat is an integrated online platform for the issuance of Building Permits in Bahrain. It is a national project that integrates over ten entities to simplify the issuance of Building Permits through one application. Benayat is linked with GIS data to provide an interactive map that displays the building regulations and infrastructure service availability indicator for each property. It is integrated with all related authorities concerned with building permits, reducing the steps required for construction utilities’ connections and transforming the government role from service provider to regulator.