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Bahrain Branch Registration

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Bahrain Branch Registration

The Commercial companies Law permits the registration of a Bahraini branch by a foreign company looking to do business in the country without setting up a subsidiary. This entity can be 100% foreign owned, if their industry of operations is also fully open to the formation of a LLC by foreign shareholder Key Features of Bahrain Branch Office

Bahrain Branch Office

Corporate Details

General
  • Type of Entity

Branch Office
  • Registered Office in Bahrain

Yes
  • Shelf company availability

No
  • Access to Double Taxation Treaties

Yes

Share capital or equivalent
  • Standard currency

Bahraini Dinar(BHD)
  • Permitted currencies

Any
  • Minimum paid up

None
  • Bearer shares allowed

No
  • No par value shares allowed

No

Directors
  • Minimum number

One
  • Local required

Yes
  • Location of meetings

Anywhere
  • Corporate directorship allowed

Yes

Shareholders
  • Minimum number

Two
  • Corporate shareholder allowed

Yes
  • Location of meetings

Anywhere

Accounts
  • Requirements to prepare

Yes
  • Audit requirements

No
  • Requirements to file accounts

Yes
  • Publicly accessible accounts

Yes

Other
  • Requirement to file annual return

No
Tax treatment Corporate tax for a Bahrain Branch Office is 0%. Duration for set up the Company Three months. Advantages of Bahrain Branch Office
  • Tax exempted.
  • Bahrain has numerous Double Taxation treaties.
  • The Bahraini workforce is among the most educated and experienced in the Gulf region
  • Strategic location in the heart of the Arabian Gulf region which makes accessibility and entry into any Middle East market (whether by land, sea or air) fast and economically feasible.
  • The freedom to repatriate and transfer profits and capitals.
The Valsen Advantage
  • Speedy, Efficient and consistent Services.
  • Relentless effort to obtain bank accounts.
  • Expert advice on structuring options.
  • Dedicated ongoing compliance support.