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?

Q: Hello, I've been wondering what would be the legal requirements to start an Instagram business that is completely home-based? The business involves selling makeup and cosmetic appliances and is run by one person (Bahraini) alongside a contract with a courier company. It also only works on Cash On Delivery. Does this business fall under the trading activities of Sijilat where I can use my home address or would I have to set up a commercial CR that requires a virtual commercial address? I'm also unfamiliar with going about these entire procedures, along with being worried about the costs of establishing the Instagram page as an official legal business being too high with all costs added such as getting the CR, rent and paying VAT. Please advise, Thank you!

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.

Q: Hello, We are working on home business for pastry and bakery items in Bahrain. I'm a Bahraini national and checked for online CR but apparently the virtual ones are limited to specific fields that doesn't fall under our nature of business. Are there other forms of home business approval setup? I don't think we are ready now to scale up and have a CR with rented retail space.

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!

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.