Here is all you want to know about business in Bahrain for expats. The Kingdom of Bahrain is located in the Middle East, an archipelago in the Persian Gulf, east of Saudi Arabia. Bahrain has the most favorable environment in Gulf for Expats and investors. According to InterNations Expat Insider 2021 survey, Bahrain is the best place to live for Expats.
Nationality | No. Business Activities |
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All Nationalities | 375 |
American | 557 |
Singaporean | 387 |
Icelander | 401 |
Liechtensteiner | 401 |
Norwegian | 401 |
Swiss | 401 |
GCC | 566 |
Bahrain ranked 1st globally for work/life balance and 1st in MENA for personal happiness, regarded highly for its job opportunities, career satisfaction rates, and its friendly culture – noted for being the world’s second easiest place to settle in. Every year Government of Bahrain launches multibillion dinars support programs for startups and businesses in Bahrain. Expats can also take benefit from these multibillion grants.
Yes, Foreigners can own services-related businesses in Bahrain without a local sponsor. As per new legislation, only 1% Bahraini ownership is required for the trade sector. Click here to read more about the new legislation.
The Kingdom of Bahrain awards all investors with an investor resident permit.
Following are the major business opportunities in Bahrain for expats / foreign investors:
Yes, Investors in Bahrain can obtain visas for their dependents.