Fill in the form to receive a quote
Search a country below for company documents:
What is the company registry in Bahrain?
Bahrain Ministry of Industry & Commerce
Manama – Sea Front, Financial Harbour Gate – Bahrain Financial Harbour, P.O. Box 60667, Manama, Bahrain
About Bahrain
The Bahrain Companies Registry is located in Manama and was founded in 1971.
Bahrain is an island country in West Asia situated on the Persian Gulf. The main language of Bahrain is Arabic which is spoken by 99% of the population with other languages such as English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Bahraini dinar (BHD). The population of Bahrain is over 1.47 million.
Bahrain Economy
The Real GDP in Bahrain is in the region of $85.491 billion with a GDP per capita of $57,600. Bahrain economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Bahrain are garments, footwear, iron alloys, electricity and crude petroleum.
Main Trading Partners of Bahrain
The leading export and import partners for Bahrain are:
Exports: Saudi Arabia 15%, UAE 10%, US 9%, Japan 5%, India 4%
Imports: China 15%, UAE 12%, Brazil 9%, Australia 8%, India 7%
Bahrain Certificate of Incorporation
The Bahrain Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Bahrain Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Bahrain company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Bahrain register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Bahrain customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Bahrain Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Bahrain the relevant laws are:
Regulated by various domestic legal statutes
What information is free to view at Bahrain Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Bahrain the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Bahrain CR No. [Registration Number) - رقم السجل التجاري
Bahrain Commercial Name (Arabic) - الاسم التجاري (عربي)
Bahrain Commercial Name (English) - الاسم التجاري (إنجليزي)
Bahrain Company Type - نوع الشركة
Bahrain Status - حالة السجل
Bahrain Registration Date - تاريخ التسجيل
Bahrain Commercial Address - العنوان التجاري
Bahrain Business Activities - الأنشطه التجارية
Bahrain Company Partners - شريك الشركة
Bahrain Authorized Signatories - المخولين بالتوقيع
Bahrain Branches - الفروع
Do you need to register / sign up at the Bahrain Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Bahrain register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Bahrain
There are over 70,000 companies registered in Bahrain.
Types of Companies in Bahrain
Businesses in Bahrain can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Bahrain Public joint-stock company (BSC)
Bahrain Private joint-stock company
Bahrain Limited liability company
Bahrain Business partnership
Bahrain Limited partnership
Bahrain Limited partnership based on stocks
Bahrain Registered merchant
Bahrain Foreign branch office
Bahrain Tax resident LLC (WLL)
Bahrain Tax resident single owner LLC (SPC)
Bahrain Free zone company (FZC)
Other Bahrain Company Registry Services
Bahrain Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Bahrain Document Authentication Check
Bahrain Ultimate Beneficial Owner Searches
Can you order a Bahrain Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Bahrain agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Bahrain accepts the Apostille Certificate for Bahrain Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Bahrain signed up to the Hague Convention on 31st December 2013.
What is the language(s) of the Bahrain Company Registry?
The Bahrain Company Register is in English and Arabic languages.
Bahrain Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Bahrain has 29 embassies abroad, as well as 11 consulates and three other representations.
Manama, the capital of Bahrain, hosts 39 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 11 consulates and one other representation located in Bahrain.
Bahrain Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Bahrain. Our local partner is based in Manama which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Bahrain including Riffa, Jidhafs, and Hamad Town. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Bahrain Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Bahrain from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Bahrain Moody's rating: B2 (first obtained in 2018)
Bahrain Standard & Poors rating: B+ (first obtained in 2017)
Bahrain Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Bahrain Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Bahrain.
Bahrain Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Bahrain. Our specialist Bahrain skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Bahrain Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Bahrain Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Bahrain. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Bahrain Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Bahrain?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Bahrain?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Bahrain?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.