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9 available 9 • View allBusiness activities allowed for Bahrainis
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Q: How can a non-Bahraini undertake a business activity which is only allowed for the Bahrainis?
Is it legal and will it be enforceable by the court of law?

Feb 22, 2016
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Cost and procedure for setting up a startup company

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Q: Hi,
What are the steps to start up my idea in Bahrain as a foreigner?
1) Is there anywhere where I could get the steps and cost involved?
2) And once we start our company in Bahrain, do we have to be in Bahrain?
If so, should we apply for some sort of visa?
Best regards,
Z.


May 7, 2019
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Drafting contracts for establishing an eCommerce startup
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Q: Hi,
We are a soon to be launching an eCommerce marketplace startup based out of Bahrain focusing on bulk procurement of industrial and construction products.
We need help in preparing sellers and buyers agreement which needs to be in line with the Bahraini law.
Also, we would like some advice on the founders and investor agreement also.

May 27, 2019
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The legal procedures of establishing business in Bahrain

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Q: Hello,
I am seeking legal advice on how to set up my business in Bahrain in the right way.
We are a Market Platform Application based on Dubai for PET drinking water. We are planning on going live in Bahrain by August.
The owners are Emiratis and Bahraini, what is the best way to start in terms of CR and office or virtual office?


Jul 14, 2019
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The requirements of conducting business in Bahrain if you are a foreign resident

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Q: Hello Sir/Madam,
I am a foreigner living in Bahrain on a dependent visa and I am unemployed. I am good at making sweets. I want to sell my sweets locally in stores.
I am an artist also and I want to sell my paintings too. So, I am concerned about starting a small home business that won’t be against Bahrain Law.
I need your advice to put my step forward.
Thank you!


Oct 24, 2021
617
What is required to start a business from home in Bahrain
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Q: I want to start a peeled garlic business from home. Does it require any registration?

Oct 31, 2021
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Do you need a license to sell jewelry online in Bahrain?
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Q: I am an expatriate here in Bahrain.
I want to do an online business that involves buying small jewelry items from websites like Alibaba and then selling them off online to customers residing outside Bahrain, which means no sale would be made to anyone inside Bahrain.
The only activity that I would be doing inside Bahrain is to ship the items to my customers via DHL... etc.
Is it legal? Do I need a CR for that?

Jan 23, 2022
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Can I apply for a virtual CR to start an online shopping business?
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Q: Hi
I'm an expatriate, I just want to know how I can get CR for small online shopping.
Can I apply for a virtual CR?
Please advise.
Thank you.

Feb 20, 2022
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Do I need a permit to be a social media influencer in Bahrain?
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Q: Hello,
Do I need a permit to be a social media influencer in Bahrain?
Because I’ve worked with a big brand in Bahrain and the client hasn’t paid me yet, I was supposed to receive the payment on Feb 20th, 2023.
Can I sue? If not, what should my next step be?
Thank you.

May 8, 2023
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1 available 1 • View allIs a Physical Office Address Required When Starting a Business in Bahrain? 11
An individual must first obtain a Commercial Registration (CR) from the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism (the MOICT) in order to legally conduct any business activity in the Kingdom of Bahrain. One of the requirements for obtaining a CR is a registered office or place of business, which brings up the question of whether there are any other options available for those who want to start their business from home or without a physical office space.
Oct 20, 2021
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View allFiling a case against a customer for holding payment for services 0
I have a Bahrain based company and we have provided our services to a UAE based company for their project in Bahrain.
They went away with no payments done to our services. All the documents are with us. How can I move legally to recover the payment?
Aug 22, 2019
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Resignation during probation period and visa transfer in Bahrain 0
Dear Sir
I am in the probation period. I came to Bahrain on a business visa and transferred locally. Now 10 more days left to complete my probation period.
I have submitted the resignation today 07.08.2019 and the company is not ready to agree to the local transfer.
What should I do and what is the procedure?
Please advise.
Aug 15, 2019
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Filing a labor case to claim pending dues 0
I completed my two-year contract in a construction company.
I'd like to change the company because my current company is not paying salaries for the last 5 months and does not allow for a vacation. I got another job and I informed my current employer about that.
The next day they renewed my visa and said to continue here and promised that on July 1st I can go for a vacation and the pending salaries will be paid before that.
But still, they didn't send me and tell me next week. I am waiting for the vacation for the last 2 months. The main thing is that my father is sick in India and I informed them also but still they are doing this.
Two days ago I went to the office to see my manager and ask for my passport and I said I want to continue. He said that we will decide once you come back and promised within two days.
1) If they failed to keep the promise, what action can I take against them? I don't like to continue here anymore.
2) I am worried that if they send me on a vacation, they will cancel my visa. What can I do from India?
Aug 4, 2019
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What to do to defend a cheque bounce case 0
Hi,
My father is in prison after a cheque bounce case of 1.2 million Bahraini Dinars.
The only reason he was unable to pay this amount of money was due to a reduction in business due to the financial crisis going on.
His case is now being dealt with in the criminal court. In what way can we get him out and clear this mess? And can we apply for bankruptcy now?
Aug 15, 2019
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limitation period for labor claims in Bahrain 0
Hi there!
What action should I take if my previous employer hasn't settled my final settlement plus my pending salaries prior to my resignation?
When I follow up, they would say that they don't have anything to give. It has already been more than a year since I left the company?
Is there any hope that I could still obtain my dues?
Jul 14, 2019
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