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Turning Ambition into Success

About Us

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Our Vision: Turning Ambition into Success

Your Partner in Business Success

As a professional body, PI Startup Advisory is dedicated to providing a committed workforce that delivers result-driven corporate services to investors, facilitating business setup and expansion operations in Bahrain.

Benefiting from the presence of a committed team of foresight experts specializing in business registration, company formation, and startup advisory, we provide all necessary support to assist entrepreneurs worldwide. Whether you are a foreign investor or a business owner in the country, we manage all aspects. So you can focus on your success.

With PI Startup Advisory, turning your business vision into reality is not just a goal. It’s a guarantee.

Making Business Simple & Successful

At PI Startup Advisory, we simplify, enrich, and enhance business connectedness. With clients in 37 countries, we do not provide a service; we create success. Our experts apply industry knowledge and strategy to your problems, utilize the opportunity available, and help you achieve your desired performance objectives.

Whether you are starting from the ground up or building on your success, we make it easy to navigate the journey. Your vision propels us, and your success is our mission.

The Foundation of Our Excellence

The values at PI Startup Advisory establish who we are and how we work. Reliability, accessibility, and sustainability are the foundations for delivering exceptional service and long-term client success.

Our services fit your business needs and ensure the results fit your vision. We inspire confidence and create stability for businesses to thrive in Bahrain through uncertainties. Your success is not just our purpose; and it is our promise.

Strengthened by Trust & Authority

PI Startup Advisory is affiliated with some of the principal regulatory bodies in Bahrain so that you can conduct business and comply with regulations without difficulty. Our trusted partnerships include:

  • Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Tourism
  • Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry
  • Labour Market Regulatory Authority
  • Bahrain E-Visa

These affiliations enable us to deliver legally sound, efficient, and stress-free business solutions, allowing you to operate with confidence.

Comprehensive Business Solutions

At PI Startup Advisory, we offer a full spectrum of services to streamline your business setup and operations in Bahrain. Our expertise includes:

  • Commercial Registration
  • Corporate Bank Account Opening
  • Investor Visa/Residency
  • Employee Residency
  • Amendments in Commercial License
  • Renewals
  • Violation Removal
  • Accounting & Auditing Support.
  • Tax Consultancy

From startup to expansion, we cover every detail. So you can focus on growth.

Meet Our Team

At PI Startup Advisory, your success is our mission. We take a consistent, strategic approach to building a team of experts ready to support your business wherever you are. We bring together the best team to help you thrive, grow, and succeed in Bahrain.

  • Saqlain Akram - CPA, CAML, M.COM

    Founder & Managing Director – Company Formation & Regulatory Compliance

    Saqlain Akram is the Founder and Managing Director of PI Startup Advisory Co. W.L.L., a Bahrain-based consultancy specializing in company formation, regulatory compliance, and business advisory services for international investors entering the Kingdom of Bahrain.

    Since establishing the firm in 2019, he has personally overseen and processed more than 1,000 applications through the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, including company formations, commercial registration amendments, renewals, and regulatory submissions. His experience reflects deep, practical involvement in Bahrain's regulatory framework and business setup ecosystem.

    He holds a Master of Commerce (M.Com) and is a member of the Oman Association of Chartered Public Accountants (OACPA) (Membership No. B2025-167). He has completed Anti-Money Laundering (AML) certification from the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), strengthening his expertise in compliance, due diligence, and regulatory procedures.

    He regularly advises investors from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, France, Germany, and India on entity selection, foreign ownership structures, and compliance obligations under the Commercial Companies Law.

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    Areas of Practice

    • Company formation and Commercial Registration (CR) across Bahrain, Oman, UAE, and Saudi Arabia
    • Corporate structuring for foreign investors — WLL, BSC, Branch Office, and Representative Office
    • Banking coordination and corporate account establishment
    • Investor visa processing through LMRA
    • Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and documentation standards
    • VAT registration and National Bureau for Revenue (NBR) coordination
    • Post-registration statutory compliance and annual CR management

    Professional Credentials

    Credential Issuing Body Registration
    Master of Commerce (M.Com) University of Central Punjab 026823
    Certified Public Accountant (CPA) CPA Oman Member No. B2025-167
    Certified Anti-Money Laundering (CAML) BIBF 383561193331
    MOIC Professional Body Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Tourism CR No. 132948-01
    2019
    Firm Established
    1,000+
    Applications Processed
    100%
    Approval Rate
    37
    Countries Served

  • Ahmed Hassan

    Team Leader
    Ahmed specializes in business setup across Bahrain, Oman, and the UAE. He provides expert consultancy in selecting the proper business structure. With a deep understanding of regional regulations, he ensures smooth setups. His leadership helps the team maintain service excellence and efficiency.

  • Ahtesham Tanveer

    Public Relations Officer
    Ahtesham manages marketing and PR while assisting clients in starting a firm in Oman. He offers structure consultancy and is a specialist in corporate banking setups. His strong PR background strengthens client trust and brand visibility. He bridges communication between clients, banks, and business authorities.

Client Success Stories

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