Building your business presence in Bahrain
Explore Bahrain’s attractive business environment, with access to Saudi Arabia.
Talk to our teamWhy Bahrain?
Bahrain’s business-friendly regulatory framework permits full foreign ownership. Alongside low setup and operational costs, the country offers an economically viable option for businesses ready to expand into the Gulf region.
It provides direct access to Saudi Arabia, the largest market and economy in the region, which can further enhance the growth potential of companies established here.


How can Hawksford help you set up and manage your business in Bahrain?
Hawksford is committed to deliver bespoke solutions for your international challenges. Our corporate services team support a wide range of clients across more than 100 jurisdictions.
Backed by in-depth knowledge and global reach, we offer solutions designed to meet your business and investment needs.
Here are some main services we can assist with:
Starting a business in Bahrain
Dedicated support for registering a Bahrain 'With Limited Liability' (WLL) company and other business entities with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
Managing and growing your business
Solutions for expanding in Bahrain including strategic advice, financial planning, and operational optimisation.
Payroll and other HR services
HR solutions to handle the complexities of payroll administration and other requirements in Bahrain. Our expert team can support you as your business grows in new jurisdictions.
Tax and accounting in Bahrain
Help with preparing and filing value-added tax (VAT) and other returns with the National Bureau for Revenue.
Meet our team
Our specialists are proud to represent Hawksford and support you. They are experts in their sector, are an integral part of our global team.
Our services
Our comprehensive range of corporate services are designed to meet all your business needs, wherever in the world you operate. They include:
We handle all aspects of the incorporation process, so your entities are up and running as soon as possible. We then look after the fundamentals so that everything is in good standing year after year.
We liaise directly with banks to get accounts open for your entities and handle day-to-day cash management and fund flows going forward.
We provide directors as needed – from individuals to full boards – delivering effective day-to-day management of your entities.
We are licensed to act as company secretary across our international offices and provide all associated services, ensuring best-practice governance and proactive board support for your entities.
We provide expert compliance support to ensure your entities are completely aligned with local and international regulatory and legislative requirements.
Our experts will help deal with the key tax compliance, filing and reporting needs of your entities.
Our highly experienced team will work with you and all associated participants to ensure deals your entities are involved in are closed in a rigorous and compliant manner.
From the simplest trial balance to full-spectrum public accounts and board reporting packages, our teams offer full bookkeeping, financial reporting and annual tax filing capabilities.
Our local experts can assist you with a range of HR requirements, including local recruitment, immigration support, ongoing people management and payroll administration.
Where you need it, we are able to provide dedicated office space with associated facilities and equipment.
Our clients come first. Every time.
We take time to understand our clients’ requirements and ambitions, and also to anticipate their needs. We aim to exceed expectations by making every interaction meaningful and productive. We achieve this through our commitment to impeccable client service.

“We’ve been working with Hawksford since 2012 when we decided to set up our own entities in Asia. The China team is very professional and helpful. They took care of every step of business formation, giving us advice and responding to our needs in a timely manner."
Sophia Zhou, APAC Finance Controller, Moleskine China

“Hawksford has been a trusted partner, supporting Valextra with setting up entities and stores in Greater China, and demonstrating their deep understanding of local regulations, tax and accounting, and ways of doing business in the region.”
Frederic Ture, Managing Director Greater China, Valextra

“Hawksford’s professionalism and support have been exemplary, consistently anticipating our company's needs and providing invaluable assistance. They possess an in-depth understanding of the market and are always ready with insightful answers and proactive guidance.”
Veronica Natalini, Managing Director, Coop Far East

"Hawksford has provided us with all the help we needed during the incorporation process. We enjoy working with a team of people who are dedicated, supportive and communicate very effectively. This has meant the many challenges we faced were resolved very quickly.”
Chen Xue Qian, Financial Securities Affairs Representative, Jiangsu Xinquan Automotive Trim
