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Planning on investing in Bahrain? Visit this page and get the latest facts about Bahrain’s business and investment status.
Bahrain Economic Development Board is a dynamic public agency which is responsible for attracting investments into the country and supporting initiatives that help enhance the investment climate.
Always choose the best! See why Bahrain should be your first choice for your business investments in the MENA region.
Apart from its optimal location providing easy access to the rest of the Middle Eastern market, Bahrain enjoys a well-established business infrastructure. One that is experienced in dealing with foreign business needs and responding to them respectively.
Foreign investment is highly regarded by the government as an important target to Bahrains’ Economic Vision 2030 plan for improving its economic competitiveness as well as increasing skilled employment and living standards for Bahrainis. This, alongside the competitive costs of living and rental, makes Bahrain potentially the most attractive centre for business across the Middle East.
Below are some of the advantages Bahrain has to offer businesses operating in the region:
Most Liberal Economy
Bahrain maintains its first position as the most liberal business environment in the region given its zero taxation for private companies and free reparation of capital.
Flexible Visa Policies
Bahrain constitutes of flexible visa policies as compared to its neighboring countries, providing quicker access for businesses with operations in Bahrain.
Educated Workforce
Bahrain has one of the most educated and skilled workforce in the Gulf (BEDB, 2016). This suggests that investing in Bahrain would include a sustainable, long-term local workforce.
Market Accessibility
Quick and efficient access to the Middle Eastern market given Bahrains’ position at the heart of the Arabian Gulf.
Foreign Ownership
Only country in the region to provide 100% foreign ownership of land and business assets in majority of its private sectors.
Open Economy
Bahrain is ranked as the 1st open economy in the Middle East and 18th worldwide by both the Heritage Foundation and Wall Street Journal’s 2016 Index of Economic Freedom.
Experience
Given its 40 years of thriving financial services, Bahrain has a track record as a modern international business economy. This has led it to being considered the most sophisticated financial market in the Gulf (World Economic Forum, 2015).