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14 available 14 • View allRequirements and licenses for selling products online
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Q: I am planning to open a company in Bahrain for trading. What are the options in terms of the type of license that I can obtain?

Jan 30, 2016
3149
Business 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
832
Requirements for startup in the Kingdom of Bahrain


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Q: What are the requirements from the legal point of view for registering my startup in Bahrain? Where do I start?



May 14, 2019
921
The requirements and procedures of a startup in Bahrain 


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Q: Hi,
We are a young startup out of Mumbai, India.
We are currently in the process of taking our B2B SaaS product overseas and are starting to explore different countries.
What should be our next steps if we want to start operations in Bahrain?
Also, what are the legal requirements for setting up Bahrain operations?



May 14, 2019
669
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
637
Drafting agreement to grant equity instead of salary
0
Q: Hi,
We would like to hire someone and give him equity instead of salary. What's the legal document?

May 30, 2019
344
The requirements of establishing E-business in Bahrain


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Q: We're Sydney based startup and we have successfully designed an online and mobile market place app. The aim is to launch it in the Middle East region e.g. Bahrain, UAE, and Qatar.
Would you suggest to us how can we enter while our network is based here in Australia and we are online business?



Jul 14, 2019
289
Requirements for starting an eCommerce company and sponsoring family
0
Q: I want to know if I can form an eCommerce company with 2 partners (me and my wife).
And can I assign some responsibilities to take over from there?
In this case, how will the children be under what sponsorship (I have 3 kids)?

Jun 24, 2020
478
Setting up a business while being under husband's sponsorship

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Q: Hi,
Can my wife who is under my sponsorship start a business of her own in Dubai?


Jan 27, 2020
2285
Do I need CR for starting a small online business?
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Q: Hello.
Hope you’re all safe and sound.
So 2 of my friends and I are planning to start a small business here in Bahrain.
Nothing big but fancy, quirky and useful items through Instagram.
Do I need to have my own CR?
Since it’s a small business, can’t we do it without it?
Kindly advise.
Thank you.

Oct 17, 2021
632
What are the requirements for selling gifts and gold online?
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Q: My partner and I are thinking about starting a new Instagram business. It would be completely through Instagram.
We would be selling gifts of some sorts that include gold items. As Bahrainis, do we need to register our new online business?

Oct 17, 2021
505
How can a business owner give a POA for renewing the license and other activities?
0
Q: Hi there,
With COVID travel issues, it's increasingly hard to administer my CR in Bahrain.
What is the best way to establish a new power of attorney to allow a firm in Bahrain with an advanced e-key to execute Sijilat type activities on my behalf (CR renewal, change of address... etc.)?
I cannot physically get to Bahrain for the next few months and I need to change my lease address (contract... etc. all is signed, just need to update Sijilat).
Thanks for any guidance.

Jan 23, 2022
282
What are the requirements for opening a company branch in Bahrain?
0
Q: What are the requirements for opening a company branch in Bahrain knowing that the company in question is a free zone licensed company from Abu Dhabi?
Is this possible without the need for a Bahraini shareholder?

Feb 20, 2022
211
Can my wife, who is under my sponsor's visa, start a business?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Can my wife, who is under my sponsor's visa, start a business in Abu Dhabi in 2023?





Dec 1, 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
822
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
1775
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
740
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
1455
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
615

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View allالطرق القانونية للمحافظة على الأعمال الفنية من السرقة 0
أعمل كمصممة مسلسلات وأفلام رسوم متحركة وتواصل معي أحد الأشخاص من خارج البحرين وأخبرني أنه يحتاجني في الفريق في مشروع رسوم متحركة. أجبته بأنني مستعدة للعمل معه، وطلب عنوان البريد الالكتروني للتواصل.
يستغرق إنشاء الحلقة الواحدة أسابيع وفي بعض الحالات شهور، كيف أحافظ على أعمالي التي سأقدمها له من السرقة؟ وكيف أجبره على إدراج اسمي في شاشة المصممين؟
Dec 8, 2019
172
Changing the status of a company to WLL company 0
I have a company that is 5 years old. It is an individual-owned company. I want to start over as WLL but without losing the track record of my current clients.
I'm not sure if I should sell my current company to the new one? or Start a WLL and then move it.
There will be a new name for the new WLL company too.
Oct 9, 2019
723
Legal assistance in drafting a land sale agreement 0
I'd like to write up a land sale agreement in Bahrain.
Sep 11, 2019
396
Legal support for a startup business in Bahrain 0
I have a business plan. I need startup support like incubation. My company name is PI Business Solutions Co WLL.
Sep 8, 2019
402
Claiming unpaid salaries after termination 0
I have an open contract for 2 years, started September 2018.
The Bahraini company didn't pay me the last 4 months salary yet, I just received a termination letter with no real valid reasons, I have no warnings in my file.
What claim can I file regarding unpaid salaries and unfair dismissal?
Sep 8, 2019
452
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