CR registration | Bahrain
CR Registration in Bahrain: Commercial Registration Through Sijilat, Done for You
Get your Commercial Registration (CR) in Bahrain quickly and correctly. Visit Arabia Services handles trade name reservation, activity selection, the registered office address, the Memorandum of Association and the bank account steps on Sijilat, so foreign and local investors receive their CR in about 11 to 21 working days.
Government fees for a standard W.L.L. usually total BHD 250 to 350; we give you an itemised quote first and you pay our fee in three instalments.
What our CR registration service includes
Activity and legal form advice
Choosing the right ISIC activities and structure: W.L.L., single-shareholder W.L.L. or branch.
Trade name reservation
Name check and reservation on Sijilat (valid 60 days).
Registered address
A municipality-verified office address, from flexi-desk to full office.
Memorandum of Association
Drafting and notarising the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Bank account
Corporate bank account introduction and capital deposit, required before the CR is issued.
After the CR
LMRA registration, eKey, Chamber of Commerce, CR renewals and amendments.
CR registration steps
Consultation
Confirm activities, shareholders and budget; receive an itemised quote.
Name and approvals
Trade name reservation and any activity approvals.
Office address
Secure and verify a compliant registered address.
MOA and bank account
Notarise the MOA, open the corporate account and deposit capital.
CR issued
MOIC issues the Commercial Registration certificate; we then complete LMRA and other registrations.
Typical government fees (2026)
- Trade name reservation: BHD 50
- CR issuance: BHD 50
- Activity licence: BHD 100 for the first three activities
- LMRA registration and eKey: about BHD 80 combined
- Fees are set by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and may change; some regulated activities need extra approvals.
Why Visit Arabia Services
- 12+ years and hundreds of companies formed in Bahrain
- Every application we filed through 2026 was approved
- Remote application setup (BHD 80): start before you travel
- Three-instalment payment plan
- Live online tracking of your CR application
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Quick answers: CR registration in Bahrain
Short, factual answers to the questions clients ask us most. Government fees and rules can change; we confirm the current position before you apply.
How much does CR registration cost in Bahrain?
Government fees for a standard W.L.L. usually total BHD 250 to 350: trade name BHD 50, CR issuance BHD 50, activity licence BHD 100 for the first three activities, plus LMRA registration and eKey. Full-service packages generally start from about BHD 1,300 to 1,500.
How long does it take to get a CR in Bahrain?
Most applications take 11 to 21 working days from the first submission to the CR certificate, provided documents are ready at each step.
Can a foreigner register a CR in Bahrain?
Yes. Foreigners can own 100% of a Bahrain W.L.L. in more than 350 approved activities without a local partner. A few regulated activities still need a Bahraini partner or a special licence.
Do I need a bank account before the CR is issued?
Yes. Under MOIC Resolution No. 43 of 2024 a corporate bank account must be opened before the CR certificate is issued. We introduce you to banks and prepare the account documents.
Need an exact quote for your activity? Contact Visit Arabia Services or call +973 3561 5033.
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