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Company formation in the GCC

Incorporate cleanly in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia or the UAE — the right legal form, activity codes and ownership structure the first time, so nothing has to be unwound later. Run end to end by a team on the ground.

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At a glance

Turnaround2–4 weeks
Ownershipup to 100% foreign
JurisdictionsBH · SA · AE
From$4,900 one-time
Available in Bahrain Saudi Arabia UAE
What's included

Incorporation done properly

01

The right legal form

WLL, SPC, branch or free-zone company matched to your activity and liability profile — not a default.

02

Activity & licensing

Correct activity codes and any special approvals identified before filing, not discovered after.

03

Ownership & UBO

Up to 100% foreign ownership where available; shareholder and ultimate-beneficial-owner structure documented.

04

Ready to operate

CR or licence, corporate documents and a next-step banking file, handed over in one place.

How it works

From first call to registered entity

1

Discovery & structure

1 day
2

Name reservation

2–3 days
3

Documents & notarisation

2–4 days
4

Registration & CR / licence

1–2 weeks
5

Corporate bank account

2–5 weeks
6

Visas & residency

1–3 weeks
Indicative pricing

Formation — by jurisdiction

Bahrain WLL
$4,900
one-time · incl. government fees
UAE free zone
$5,500
one-time · incl. licence
Saudi MISA
$9,500
one-time · excl. govt fees
Branch / rep office
On request
structure-dependent

Indicative ranges. Final quote depends on activity, structure and regulatory profile — request a fixed quote.

Next steps

Related services

Set up

Corporate bank account

Realistic KYC timelines and a file built to be approved.

 Set up

Visas & residency

Investor and employee residency in step with formation.

 Run

Registered office & address

A genuine registered address with real substance.
Good to know

Company formation FAQ

How long does company formation take in the Gulf?
It depends on jurisdiction: Bahrain is roughly 2–3 weeks to Commercial Registration, a UAE free-zone licence about a week, and Saudi MISA typically 2–4 weeks. We confirm the exact timeline for your activity on the first call.
Can I own 100% of the company?
In most cases, yes. Bahrain and UAE free zones allow full foreign ownership for most activities, and Saudi MISA enables it for qualifying activities. Some regulated activities differ — we check eligibility upfront.
Which jurisdiction should I choose?
It depends on your market, clients and tax position. If Saudi Arabia is the goal, many founders start via the Bahrain → Saudi route. We recommend honestly based on your case.
Do you handle banking and visas too?
Yes. Corporate banking and visas & residency are part of the same end-to-end hand-off.

Ready to incorporate?

Tell us what you're building. We'll pick the jurisdiction and structure, map the timeline and cost in one call — and handle the filing from Manama.

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