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

Khalid Khan

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14 May 2019, 06:16

Hi,

The answer to the question lies in two major things that are:

1. Your nationality (which will decide what activity you can practise in Bahrain);

2. The business activity which you want to practise (need to check whether this one is allowed for expats just in case you are an expat investor).

Other requirements include, but not limited to, the office address, memorandum or articles of association, opening a bank account, getting security clearance...etc.

Should you need more details, please contact us at help@khalidkhanblog.com

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Faten Al Haddad

Al Haddad Law Firm

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14 May 2019, 07:59

To start with, we should know your nationality and the activities of your startup.

We may provide you with further detailed information on info@alhaddadlaw.com

14 May 2019, 08:29

I am of Russian nationality and have an HQ in Moscow, Russia.

I was hoping to enter the Middle Eastern market starting from Bahrain.

My startup is a marketplace that works with Pharmaceutical Companies and distributors.

Could you please provide me with an approximate time range and a financial estimate for this process?

Thank you, Faten!

19 May 2019, 10:46

Yes, please send us an email on info@alhaddadlaw.com in relation to this matter in order to provide you with the needed information.

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Sachin Shaji

Haya Rashed Al Khalifa Law Firm

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14 May 2019, 08:34

Hi,

Congratulations on deciding to take your start-up idea to the next stage!

In order to answer your question, further information about the intended activities to be performed in Bahrain or with the Bahraini market and nationality of intended shareholders are required.

These considerations would determine the type of entity (if required), it's shareholding, required regulatory approvals, IP registrations...etc.

For us to guide you further about the best approach to bring into life your start-up more information, such as those listed above, are required.

Please feel free to get in touch at s.shaji@hraklf.com if you would like to discuss further.

All the best!

14 May 2019, 08:49

Thank you very much for your answer, Mr Shaji.

I was hoping to receive an approximate time range and a financial estimate for this process.

I'm Russian, and my company is a marketplace for the pharmaceutical industry. We are going to seek funding as well in the region if this information is necessary for you as well.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards

14 May 2019, 09:14

No problem, and thank you for elaborating further.

The timeline and fee estimate are subjective. Kindly send me an email so I can give you the possible options and indicative timelines.

Best,

Sachin

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