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9 available 9 • View allCost 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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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
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Requirements for a virtual CR of dropshipping business

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Q: Hi,
I am an expat in Bahrain.
I am willing to start my dropshipping business and I need a virtual CR because I need to create a business merchant account.
Thank you.


May 28, 2019
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Registration of a smart application company in Bahrain
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Q: I am Lebanese and would like to start my unregistered-yet app development company, IdeatoApp, in Bahrain.
How easy is it and what are the requirements?

May 29, 2019
405
Drafting agreement to grant equity instead of salary
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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 legal process of applying to a virtual CR
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Q: Good evening,
I want to apply to a virtual CR and want to know the process of applying for it and how many visas I will get with it for workers.
Shall the workers be Bahrainis?
Looking forward to your reply.
Thank you

Jun 10, 2019
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Changing the status of a company to WLL company


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Q: 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
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بيع منتجات منزلية بدون رخصة

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س: تحية طيبة حضرة المحامي،
أنا مقيمة ولدي خبرة في صناعة وتزيين قوالب كاتو. هناك إعجاب كبير من متابعين صفحتي على إنستغرام وأرغب في تقديم طلبات للمناسبات وأعياد الميلاد.
هل أتعرض لأي مسؤولية إذا بدأت بهذا العمل؟
شكرًا لحضراتكم!


Oct 24, 2021
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What are the requirements for opening a company branch in Bahrain?
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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
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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 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
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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
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Legal assistance in drafting a land sale agreement 0
I'd like to write up a land sale agreement in Bahrain.
Sep 11, 2019
398
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
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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
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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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I'd like to write up a land sale agreement in Bahrain.
Sep 11, 2019
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Filing 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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The legal procedures of establishing business in Bahrain 0
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 establishing E-business in Bahrain 0
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
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Requirements for startup in the Kingdom of Bahrain 0
What are the requirements from the legal point of view for registering my startup in Bahrain? Where do I start?
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