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10 available 10 • View allThe 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
660
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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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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Legal support for a startup business in Bahrain
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Q: I have a business plan. I need startup support like incubation. My company name is PI Business Solutions Co WLL.

Sep 8, 2019
389
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
620
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
492
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
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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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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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What are the legal requirements for a virtual CR to sell skincare products on social media?
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Q: Hello,
I'm interested in knowing what are the legal requirements for selling homemade natural skincare products online like Instagram, Facebook or Tiktok?
If it is run by one person (Bahraini), is virtual CR required for it?
Also, if I plan to make private label natural skincare products by using my brand name for selling online or in the market later, do I need to register my products for it & from where?
Apart from this, what would be the other legal requirements for it?
I'm also unfamiliar with going about these entire procedures & the costs needed for registeration, etc.
Please advise.
Thank you!

May 14, 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 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
715
Legal assistance in drafting a land sale agreement 0
I'd like to write up a land sale agreement in Bahrain.
Sep 11, 2019
384
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
389
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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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
814
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
734
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
607
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