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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.