Khalid Khan Advisory
Corporate services across the Gulf

The Gulf, entered properly.

Company formation, banking and compliance for foreign founders building real businesses in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar. Handled end to end, from our office in Manama.

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Bahrain

100% ownership, low effective tax, and the lean gateway into Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia

The Gulf's largest market: formation, RHQ, tax and the giga-project pipeline.
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Qatar

100% ownership, a flat 10% tax, and the mainland, QFC and Free Zone routes.
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UAE

Mainland and free-zone setup for a regional base and the widest banking.
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What we do

Set up, run, and keep compliant

One team handles the whole lifecycle, from choosing the jurisdiction to filing your tax return. You deal with us in plain English; we deal with the registries, the ministries and the banks.

01 / Set up

Formation, done fully

The right jurisdiction and vehicle, licensing, incorporation and the commercial registration, handled end to end.

02 / Banking

A bank that says yes

A clean KYC file and the right bank for your activity. Honest timelines, not a promise of an account in three days.

03 / Run

Compliance on calendar

Accounting, tax filing, visas and residence permits, renewals and ongoing compliance, on time every cycle.

The smart route in

Most founders reach Saudi via Bahrain

  • Stand up a lean Bahrain base: 100% ownership, low cost, fast.
  • Prove demand and open banking before committing to Saudi headcount.
  • Zakat at 2.5% applies only to the share ultimately owned by GCC nationals; the rest pays 20%, whatever company sits in between.
  • Scale into Saudi Arabia under MISA once the case is clear.
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BHSA
On the ground since 2018

A registered Bahraini firm, not a referral desk

2018
Operating in Bahrain
CR 119652
Registered W.L.L.
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GCC markets covered
EN · AR · RU
Languages we work in
Insights

Briefings on doing business in the Gulf

Practical, current guides on entry, ownership, tax and compliance across the GCC.

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FAQ

The questions founders ask first

Can a foreigner own 100% of a Gulf company?

In most sectors, yes. Bahrain, the Qatar Financial Centre and the Free Zones grant it automatically; Saudi Arabia and Qatar's mainland allow it for most activities, Qatar's mainland above 49% with the minister's approval. We confirm it for your exact activity before you file. See Saudi 100% ownership and Qatar's Investment Law.

Which market should I set up in?

It depends on your customers and your tax position. Bahrain suits a lean, low-cost base and a gateway into Saudi Arabia; Saudi Arabia for the largest market and government work; Qatar for a flat 10% tax and the QFC's common law; the UAE for a regional base. We model the choice with you, then handle the setup.

How long does it take, and what does it cost?

A straightforward setup is commonly a few weeks once documents are attested, with banking usually the longest step. We quote a single fixed fee for your scope, payable up front, with no hidden partner costs: you deal only with us.

Do you help after incorporation?

Yes. Accounting, tax filing, VAT and e-invoicing, visas and residence permits, renewals and ongoing compliance are the part of the work that really matters, and we keep all of it on a calendar so nothing lapses.

Planning your move into the Gulf?

Tell us what you're building. We map the jurisdiction, structure, tax and timeline, then handle the setup end to end from Manama.

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