About | PI Startup Advisory

Turning Ambition into Success

About Us

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Our Vision: Turning Ambition into Success

We support entrepreneurs and foreign investors with company formation in Bahrain by handling the practical details that often slow down new business setup.

A Professional Body Making Business Simple & Successful

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.

Our Purpose

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.

Our Values

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.

Our Affiliations

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.

Our Specialties

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.

PI Startup Advisory team in Bahrain — MOIC-authorised business formation consultancy serving foreign investors since 2019

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.

Our Bahrain company formation consultants work closely with founders, business owners, and foreign shareholders to simplify registration, licensing, banking, and residency steps.

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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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

Saqlain Akram - founder of PI Startup Advisory, MOIC-authorised Bahrain business formation consultancy, M.Com, CAML, OACPA affiliated

OACPA Member B2025-167

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

2019

Firm Established

1,000+

Applications Processed

100%

Approval Rate

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.

Cleanvestree — client of PI Startup Advisory, Bahrain company formation and business setup consultancy

Datacrafts — client of PI Startup Advisory, Bahrain company formation and business setup consultancy

Faznet Ventures — client of PI Startup Advisory, Bahrain company formation and business setup consultancy

Client Success Stories

    
 
 
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   Аркадий Мейтин 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional
  
 
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   Mohamed Zaky 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had an excellent experience with PI Startup Advisory. The team worked fast, handled every step smoothly, and delivered exactly what they promised — company setup, bank account, residency, and all documentation without any hidden fees or surprises. Communication was clear, the process was easy to follow, and they were always available when I needed support. Highly recommended for anyone looking to set up a company in Bahrain.
  
 
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   Ali Elyas 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you are looking for seamless company formation in Bahrain, choose PI Startup Advisory!
  
 
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   F R 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A professional team to work with, they gave great guidance throughout the process and handled everything in a timely and efficient manner. Highly recommend for company formation in Bahrain and setting up a corporate bank account.
  
 
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   Vincent Lauton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good experience, the team were very professional and the whole residency process was unbelievably simple. I highly recommend them!
  
 
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   Bryan MARTIN 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We received excellent support from P.i Startup throughout our installation in Bahrain. They helped us with all the administrative procedures and banking formalities. I recommend them.
  
 
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   Abdurrhman Hijazi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience with Pi Startup. Their full-service support was invaluable in helping me establish my company. Special thanks to Mr. Ahmed for his exceptional guidance and responsiveness throughout the process. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Roop Wala 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very Professional Team, I really like how they handle everything, professionally l! we just need to fill up details and they do all, we satisfied with the pi people especially Mr Saqlain. Allah Bless you,
  
 
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   Geoffrey Elliott 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Saqlain and Ahtesham for your hard work and effort on my behalf. It is much appreciated. Job done.
  
 
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   Charles Qi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. PI advisory provide me a very professional services, as investor they bring me the very detailed clear procedure, timely guidance and following up, from filling paper till get the bank account. Mr. Ahtesham and Ahemd were almost online 24*7, Mr Mr Ahtesham is always be patience and explain me the points I dont know . With their help I got my company registered fast and super smoothly. In person, I strong recommend.