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Company Registration in Bahrain: Your Complete CR & Sijilat Guide

Find the latest, most authoritative advice on CR, Sijilat, and eKey. Last reviewed: August 27, 2025.

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Company Registration in Bahrain: Your Complete CR & Sijilat Guide

Find the latest, most authoritative advice on CR, Sijilat, and eKey. Last reviewed: August 27, 2025.

Download Free CR Checklist

Company Registration in Bahrain: Your Complete CR & Sijilat Guide

Find the latest, most authoritative advice on CR, Sijilat, and eKey. Last reviewed: August 27, 2025.

Download Free CR Checklist

What is Commercial Registration?

Learn how CR legally registers your business, types (with license, without license, virtual/Sijili), and what’s on your certificate.

Eligibility & Structures

See legal forms—Sole Prop, LLC, WLL, Free Zone, Offshore—and key partner and approval differences for Bahrainis/foreigners.

Step-by-step Sijilat process

HowTo: eKey/reps, trade name, legal form, activities, CR application, required approvals, and what to do post-certificate.

What is Commercial Registration?

Learn how CR legally registers your business, types (with license, without license, virtual/Sijili), and what’s on your certificate.

Eligibility & Structures

See legal forms—Sole Prop, LLC, WLL, Free Zone, Offshore—and key partner and approval differences for Bahrainis/foreigners.

Step-by-step Sijilat process

HowTo: eKey/reps, trade name, legal form, activities, CR application, required approvals, and what to do post-certificate.

What is Commercial Registration?

Learn how CR legally registers your business, types (with license, without license, virtual/Sijili), and what’s on your certificate.

Eligibility & Structures

See legal forms—Sole Prop, LLC, WLL, Free Zone, Offshore—and key partner and approval differences for Bahrainis/foreigners.

Step-by-step Sijilat process

HowTo: eKey/reps, trade name, legal form, activities, CR application, required approvals, and what to do post-certificate.

Required Documents & Information

Prepare your ID/passport, shareholder and director details, commercial address and proof, company formation docs (MoA/Articles), and readiness for other MOIC or sector-based approvals.

All info must match Sijilat entry. Use the official checklist and our downloadable version before every submission.

Get the PDF checklist at the top or bottom of the guide for an at-a-glance review.

Required Documents & Information

Prepare your ID/passport, shareholder and director details, commercial address and proof, company formation docs (MoA/Articles), and readiness for other MOIC or sector-based approvals.

All info must match Sijilat entry. Use the official checklist and our downloadable version before every submission.

Get the PDF checklist at the top or bottom of the guide for an at-a-glance review.

Required Documents & Information

Prepare your ID/passport, shareholder and director details, commercial address and proof, company formation docs (MoA/Articles), and readiness for other MOIC or sector-based approvals.

All info must match Sijilat entry. Use the official checklist and our downloadable version before every submission.

Get the PDF checklist at the top or bottom of the guide for an at-a-glance review.

Sijilat Portal & Advanced eKey

Sijilat lets you apply, renew, amend, or add branches. Advanced eKey is essential for access; reps can be appointed. Troubleshoot common Sijilat portal issues with our tips.

See Bahrain.bh and Sijilat for full access guides. If you are a foreign owner, discussions with an expert or local rep will often speed up the process.

Always verify requirements and log changes for your company’s audit trail.

Sijilat Portal & Advanced eKey

Sijilat lets you apply, renew, amend, or add branches. Advanced eKey is essential for access; reps can be appointed. Troubleshoot common Sijilat portal issues with our tips.

See Bahrain.bh and Sijilat for full access guides. If you are a foreign owner, discussions with an expert or local rep will often speed up the process.

Always verify requirements and log changes for your company’s audit trail.

Sijilat Portal & Advanced eKey

Sijilat lets you apply, renew, amend, or add branches. Advanced eKey is essential for access; reps can be appointed. Troubleshoot common Sijilat portal issues with our tips.

See Bahrain.bh and Sijilat for full access guides. If you are a foreign owner, discussions with an expert or local rep will often speed up the process.

Always verify requirements and log changes for your company’s audit trail.

Virtual CR (Sijili): What You Need to Know

Sijili is for Bahraini nationals in select activities—no office needed. Ideal for freelancers, digital, and e-commerce ventures.

Sijili has limits: only certain activities, restrictions on renewals, and some business services are not eligible.

Check Bahrain.bh and Sijilat for current Sijili criteria and eligible activities before applying.

Virtual CR (Sijili): What You Need to Know

Sijili is for Bahraini nationals in select activities—no office needed. Ideal for freelancers, digital, and e-commerce ventures.

Sijili has limits: only certain activities, restrictions on renewals, and some business services are not eligible.

Check Bahrain.bh and Sijilat for current Sijili criteria and eligible activities before applying.

Virtual CR (Sijili): What You Need to Know

Sijili is for Bahraini nationals in select activities—no office needed. Ideal for freelancers, digital, and e-commerce ventures.

Sijili has limits: only certain activities, restrictions on renewals, and some business services are not eligible.

Check Bahrain.bh and Sijilat for current Sijili criteria and eligible activities before applying.

Costs, Fees & Timelines

Government and service fees vary. See current rates and timelines for your activity and company type on Sijilat before submitting any application.

Processing speed differs by form, approvals, and other factors. Some expedited and bundled service options are available.

Fees and steps update regularly. This page last reviewed August 27, 2025; see log for version updates.

Costs, Fees & Timelines

Government and service fees vary. See current rates and timelines for your activity and company type on Sijilat before submitting any application.

Processing speed differs by form, approvals, and other factors. Some expedited and bundled service options are available.

Fees and steps update regularly. This page last reviewed August 27, 2025; see log for version updates.

Costs, Fees & Timelines

Government and service fees vary. See current rates and timelines for your activity and company type on Sijilat before submitting any application.

Processing speed differs by form, approvals, and other factors. Some expedited and bundled service options are available.

Fees and steps update regularly. This page last reviewed August 27, 2025; see log for version updates.

Banking & After Registration

Open a business bank account with your CR. Begin setup—company seal, VAT, lease, PRO services—depending on your CR/license status.

You may enter contracts and progress with selected activities with CR alone in some cases; always check sector and approval notes.

Get reminders for compliance and key events from your consultant or checklist section.

Banking & After Registration

Open a business bank account with your CR. Begin setup—company seal, VAT, lease, PRO services—depending on your CR/license status.

You may enter contracts and progress with selected activities with CR alone in some cases; always check sector and approval notes.

Get reminders for compliance and key events from your consultant or checklist section.

Banking & After Registration

Open a business bank account with your CR. Begin setup—company seal, VAT, lease, PRO services—depending on your CR/license status.

You may enter contracts and progress with selected activities with CR alone in some cases; always check sector and approval notes.

Get reminders for compliance and key events from your consultant or checklist section.

CR vs. Trade License—what’s different?

CR is the legal registration with MOIC, required for business activity. A license allows specific regulated activity. You can get a CR first and license once approvals are in.

Do I need advanced eKey or a consultant?

Advanced eKey is usually required for direct Sijilat registration. Foreign/business owners can use authorized reps to complete the CR process.

What is Sijili eligibility? Can it renew?

Sijili is limited to Bahraini nationals for approved activities only. Renewal is activity-dependent and may face added restrictions versus standard CRs.

CR vs. Trade License—what’s different?

CR is the legal registration with MOIC, required for business activity. A license allows specific regulated activity. You can get a CR first and license once approvals are in.

Do I need advanced eKey or a consultant?

Advanced eKey is usually required for direct Sijilat registration. Foreign/business owners can use authorized reps to complete the CR process.

What is Sijili eligibility? Can it renew?

Sijili is limited to Bahraini nationals for approved activities only. Renewal is activity-dependent and may face added restrictions versus standard CRs.

CR vs. Trade License—what’s different?

CR is the legal registration with MOIC, required for business activity. A license allows specific regulated activity. You can get a CR first and license once approvals are in.

Do I need advanced eKey or a consultant?

Advanced eKey is usually required for direct Sijilat registration. Foreign/business owners can use authorized reps to complete the CR process.

What is Sijili eligibility? Can it renew?

Sijili is limited to Bahraini nationals for approved activities only. Renewal is activity-dependent and may face added restrictions versus standard CRs.

References, Downloads & Support

Find full official guidance at Bahrain.bh (CR, Sijilat, eKey, Sijili), plus app links for Al-Tajir and the eServices business directory.

For in-depth setup details or troubleshooting, use official livechat or download our full checklist and post-registration calendar reminders.

Expert help and all CR documents (PDF): use the call-to-action above or at bottom.

References, Downloads & Support

Find full official guidance at Bahrain.bh (CR, Sijilat, eKey, Sijili), plus app links for Al-Tajir and the eServices business directory.

For in-depth setup details or troubleshooting, use official livechat or download our full checklist and post-registration calendar reminders.

Expert help and all CR documents (PDF): use the call-to-action above or at bottom.

References, Downloads & Support

Find full official guidance at Bahrain.bh (CR, Sijilat, eKey, Sijili), plus app links for Al-Tajir and the eServices business directory.

For in-depth setup details or troubleshooting, use official livechat or download our full checklist and post-registration calendar reminders.

Expert help and all CR documents (PDF): use the call-to-action above or at bottom.

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