Setting up a small scale business

Member since 07 January 2015

aghajahanzebMember19 November 2015 10:06:09

Hi all,

I would like to require some information regarding setting up a small scale business. Lets say start a CR, rent a shop somewhere in Bahrain. Initially setup a general store (Baqala) and start importing rice and meat to sale at my shop and also distribute it with other major shops and outlets as per their requirement. Also is a general Baqala allowed to do imports like this?

I need to know what kind of business setup it will be like say W.L.L a limited liability company?

What can be ideal place and worst place to open such a shop in Bahrain?

How much investment will be required?

Please feel free to add anything from your side you think is missing.

Thanks in advance to all the helpful Earthlings

relwell Serial expat

Member since 27 January 2014

relwellSerial expat19 November 2015 10:49:16

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Hello and welcome to the forum,

You can use the search function on our forum, a lot of information has been discussed here in the very recent past which may help you.

Logical Indian posted this link which is a great place to start your search. We will be more than happy to answer specific questions if we are able!

http://www.bahrain.com/en/bi/setting-up … k2229IrK1t

Best of luck with your plans

gunner757 ViP

Member since 02 February 2014

gunner757ViP20 November 2015 17:47:46

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Bahrain is pretty easy to come and open up a business here !
You can open a WLL but am still not sure what kind of business you're eligible to run .

You could call up Ministry Of Industry and Commerce, Kingdom of Bahrain for better answers .

On another way , you could also invest in a company and be eligible for "Self Sponsorship Visas"
I even heard if you invest a good amount of money and you're a resident of Bahrain for 5 years tops , you can be eligible for Bahraini Passport

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capriole Active member

Member since 26 September 2012

caprioleActive member23 November 2015 15:23:21

Hello,

I am afraid that import/export activities are restricted for Bahraini citizens and companies only (see link
Business Activities Allowed Only for Bahraini Citizens and Companies )

At the same page in the 'Other Restrictions' section is also mentioning that:

- Trade and retail: minimum of 51% Bahraini ownership is required. For GCC companies and partners, a Bahraini partner is required

So I am not so certain that you could set up a shop which is having any import/export activities without a local partner.

Best of luck