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Contents
Foreword
Executive
summary
Chapters
Chapter 1.
Country at Glance
Chapter 2.
Suitability of political system
Chapter 3. The
role of government
Chapter 4.
Economical strength
Chapter 5. Key
sector performance
5.1. Industry &
Manufacturing
5.2. Agriculture
5.3. Energy
5.4. Oil and Gas
5.5. Tourism
5.6. Light Industries
5.7. Information Technology & telecommunications services
5.7.1. Information
Technology
5.7.2. Telecommunications
5.8. E-Government
5.8.1. Inquiry
5.8.2. Internet & PC penetration
5.8.3. e-Banking
5.8.4. e-Commerce Law
5.8.5. Privatization
5.9. Finance and Banking
5.9.1. Commercial Banks
5.9.2. Investments Banks
5.9.3. Offshore Banking Units
5.9.4. Representative Offices
5.9.5. Insurance companies
5.9.6. Money and foreign exchange brokers
5.10. The role of Bahrain
Stock Exchange
5.11. Role of Bahrain Development Bank
5.12. Role of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI)
5.13. Role of Economic Development Board
5.14. Real estate market in Bahrain
5.14.1. Average real estate
prices
Chapter 6.
Foreign Trade Regulations
6.1. Import regulations
6.1.1. Labeling
6.1.2. Production and expiry dates
6.1.3. Food additives/pesticide and other containments
regulations
6.1.4. Other requirements
6.1.5. Import routes
6.1.6. Documents required
6.2. Exports regulations
Chapter 7.
Financial regulations of foreign trade
7.1. Banking system
7.2. Exchange controls
7.3. Methods and means for international settlement
7.4. Customs & Taxation
7.4.1. Customs Duties
7.4.2. Taxation
a) Taxation of Companies
b) Taxation of Individuals
c) Municipal Tax
d) Withholding and Sales Tax
e) Double Taxation
7.5. Foreign Trade Logistics
7.5.1. Maritime transport
7.5.2. Land transport
7.5.3. Air transport
7.6. Bilateral trade
agreements
7.7. Trade partners
7.7.1. Imports
7.7.2. Exports
7.8. Labor Market
Chapter 8.
Legal framework
8.1. Judiciary
a) The Junior Court
b) The High Court
c) The Execution Court
d) The Summary Action Court
8.2. Arbitration
8.3. Protection of property rights
a) Copyright
b) Patent Law
c) Trade marks
Chapter 9.
Return Over Investment (ROI)
9.1. Business leverages
9.2. Investment incentives
9.2.1. 100% Ownership of
business to foreigners
a. Technology
b. Healthcare
c. Education and Training
d. Tourism
e. Services
i) Manufacturing
ii) Business-related
f. Industry
g. Other
9.3. Restrictions on Foreign
Investment
9.4. Financing availability
9.5. Business expansion without barriers
9.5.1. Power & Water
9.5.2. Airport
9.5.3. Port
9.5.4. Causeways & roads
9.5.5. Hospitals
9.5.6. Housing
9.5.7. Insurance sector
9.5.8. Telecommunications
9.5.9. Information Technology
9.5.10. Restaurant Franchising
9.5.11. Tourism
9.5.11.1. Amwaj Island
project
9.5.11.1.1. Other important
projects at
Amwaj islands
a) Floating City “Venice”
b) Al Fanar Beach Complex
9.5.11.1.2. Real estate
prices at Amwaj
Islands
9.5.11.1.3. Development
9.5.11.2. Durrat Al Bahrain
– a dream resort
9.5.11.2.1. Residential
plots
9.5.11.2.2. Development plan
9.5.11.2.3. Real estate Prices
9.5.11.2.4. Durrat Al Bahrain Aqua Park
9.5.11.3. Hawar Islands
Project
9.5.11.4. Seef District
9.5.11.5. Hidd residential area
9.5.11.5.1. Real estate
prices
9.5.11.6. Al-Dana resort
9.5.11.7. Sky City
9.5.11.8. Other tourist & leisure facilities
9.6. High growth investment
sectors
Chapter 10.
Legal structures of business in Bahrain
10.1. Limited Liability
Company (WLL)
10.2. Sole Proprietorship (SP)
10.3. Partnership Company
10.4. Simple Limited Partnership Company
10.5. Limited Partnership by Shares
10.6. Closed Joint Stock Companies (BSC)
10.7. Public Joint Stock Company
10.8. Branch of a Foreign Company
10.9. Representative Office
10.10. Regional office
10.11. Holding Company
10.12. Exempt Companies (Offshore)
10.13. Commercial Agency
10.13.1. The main
requirements for registering a commercial
agency
10.13.2. Requirements for a commercial agent
10.14. Annual Requirements
for the companies
10.15. Books and Records
Chapter 11.
Formation procedures
11.1. Commercial
Registration Process
11.2. Prior Approvals
11.3. Post approvals
11.4. Procedures for Commercial Registration
a) Registration by physical
visit
b) Registration through Agents
c) Electronic Registration (online)
11.5. Requirements for
commercial name of the company
11.6. Inspection
11.7. Commercial Registrations requirements of documents
11.7.1. Limited Liability
Company (WLL)
11.7.2. Sole Proprietorship (SP)
11.7.3. Joint Stock Companies (BSC)
11.7.4. Public Joint Stock Company
11.7.5. Branch of a Foreign Company
11.7.6. Representative Office
11.7.7. Regional office
11.7.8. Holding Company
11.7.9. Exempt Companies (Offshore)
Chapter 12.
Visa Requirements
12.1. Tourist Visa
12.2. Employment visa
12.3. 6 months permit for temporary workers
12.4. 72 Hour Visa/7 Day visa
12.5. Visit Visa
12.6. Business visa
12.7. Family visa
12.8. Dependent visa
Chapter 13.
Why Bahrain
13.1. Bahrain – An ideal
location for your business
13.2. Regional distribution center
13.3. The Service Center
13.4. Industrial Areas
13.4.1. Mina Salman
13.4.2. South Hidd Port and Industrial area
13.5. Free trade zones
13.6. Establishing an industry
13.6.1. Establishment of
industrial areas
13.6.2. Utilization of industrial areas
13.6.3. Construction in Industrial Areas
13.6.4. Obligation and rights of Industrial Areas Lessees
13.6.5. Penalties
13.6.6. General
13.7. Incentives for
industry
13.8. Operating in Bahrain
a) Rental charges
b) Utilities
c) Employee costs
Chapter 14.
Business Startup Toolkit
Appendices
Appendix 1:
Government Fees
Appendix 2:
General Information on Bahrain
Appendix 3: Important
Contacts
Appendix 4:
Bahrain Embassies/Consulates in the world
Appendix 5:
Foreign diplomatic representation in Bahrain
Appendix 6: Real
estate Contacts
Appendix 7:
Legislative Decree NO.41 of 2002 with Respect to Policies
and
Guidelines of Privatization
Appendix 8:
Offshore Banking Unit License
Appendix 9:
Control over government estates & properties
Appendix 10:
Commercial Agency Agreement
Appendix 11:
Legislative Decree no. 28 for 1999 respecting the
establishment &
organization of industrial estate
Appendix 12:
Business Consultants
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