Activities that is allowed 99% for foreigners
Activities that is allowed 49% for foreigners
Crop Production and Plant Propagation |
Animal production - production of eggs |
Aquaculture |
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas |
Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction - Technical services for oil and gas |
Support activities for other mining and quarryingAquaculture |
Processing and preserving of meat - Workshop |
Processing and preserving of meat - Factory |
Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs - Workshop |
Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans and molluscs - Factory |
Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables - Workshop |
Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables - Factory |
Manufacture of vegetable, animal, and fish oils and fats - Workshop |
Manufacture of vegetable, animal, and fish oils and fats - Factory |
Manufacture of dairy products - Workshop |
Manufacture of dairy products - Factory |
Manufacture of grain mill products, starches and starch products - Workshop |
Manufacture of grain mill products, starches and starch products - Factory |
Manufacture of other food products - Workshop |
Manufacture of other food products - Factory |
Manufacture of bakery products - Workshop |
Manufacture of bakery products - Factory |
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery - Workshop |
Manufacture of cocoa, chocolate and sugar confectionery - Factory |
Manufacture of prepared animal feeds - Workshop |
Manufacture of prepared animal feeds - Factory |
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters - Workshop |
Manufacture of soft drinks; production of mineral waters and other bottled waters - Factory |
Manufacture of textiles - Workshop |
Manufacture of textiles - Factory |
Manufacture of wearing apparel - Workshop |
Manufacture of wearing apparel - Factory |
Manufacture of leather and related products - Workshop |
Manufacture of leather and related products - Factory |
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials |
Manufacture of paper and paper products - Workshop |
Manufacture of paper and paper products - Factory |
Other Printing/ Engraving Services |
Manufacture of coke oven products |
Manufacture of refined petroleum products |
Manufacture of basic chemicals |
Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds - Workshop |
Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds - Factory |
Manufacture of plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms - Workshop |
Manufacture of plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms - Factory |
Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products |
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics - Workshop |
Manufacture of paints, varnishes and similar coatings, printing ink and mastics - Factory |
Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations - Workshop |
Manufacture of soap and detergents, cleaning and polishing preparations, perfumes and toilet preparations - Factory |
Manufacture of other chemical products - Workshop |
Manufacture of other chemical products - Factory |
Manufacture of man-made fibres |
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations - Workshop |
Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations - Factory |
Manufacture of rubber products - Workshop |
Manufacture of rubber products - Factory |
Manufacture of plastics products - Workshop |
Manufacture of plastics products - Factory |
Manufacture of glass, fiberglass and their products - Workshop |
Manufacture of glass, fiberglass and their products - Factory |
Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products - Workshop |
Manufacture of non-metallic mineral products - Factory |
Manufacture of basic iron and steel |
Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals - Workshop |
Manufacture of basic precious and other non-ferrous metals - Factory |
Casting of metals - Workshop |
Casting of metals - Factory |
Manufacture of structural metal products - Workshop |
Manufacture of structural metal products - Factory |
Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and containers of metal - Workshop |
Manufacture of tanks, reservoirs and containers of metal - Factory |
Manufacture of steam generators, except central heating hot water boilers |
Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy - Workshop |
Forging, pressing, stamping and roll-forming of metal; powder metallurgy - Factory |
Treatment and coating of metals; machining - Workshop |
Treatment and coating of metals; machining - Factory |
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products - Workshop |
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products - Factory |
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products - Workshop |
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products - Factory |
Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus |
Manufacture of batteries and accumulators |
Manufacture of wiring and wiring devices |
Manufacture of wiring devices |
Manufacture of electric lighting equipment |
Manufacture of domestic appliances |
Manufacture of other electrical equipment |
Manufacture of machinery and equipment |
Manufacture of motor vehicles |
Manufacture of bodies (coachwork) for motor vehicles; manufacture of trailers and semi-trailers |
Manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles |
Auto-Upholstery |
Ship Building and Repair Services |
Construction of Floating structures |
Building of Pleasure and sporting boats |
Manufacture of railway locomotives and rolling stock |
Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery |
Manufacture of motorcycles |
Manufacture of bicycles and invalid carriages |
Manufacture of other transport equipment |
Manufacture of furniture - Workshop |
Manufacture of furniture - Factory |
Manufacture of jewellery, bijouterie and related articles - Workshop |
Manufacture of jewellery, bijouterie and related articles - Factory |
Manufacture of musical instruments - Workshop |
Manufacture of musical instruments - Factory |
Manufacture of sports goods |
Manufacture of games and toys - Workshop |
Manufacture of games and toys - Factory |
Manufacture of "scale" models and similar recreational models - Workshop |
Manufacture of "scale" models and similar recreational models - Factory |
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies - Workshop |
Manufacture of medical and dental instruments and supplies - Factory |
Manufacture of stationary, art and handcraft tools - Workshop |
Manufacture of stationary, art and handcraft tools - Factory |
Manufacture of protective safety equipment |
Manufacture of miscellaneous articles - Workshop |
Manufacture of miscellaneous articles - Factory |
Repair of fabricated metal products |
Repair of Machinery and equipment |
Repair of electronic, electrical, and optical equipment |
Repair and routine maintenance of ships |
Repair and routine maintenance of ships - Diving Services related to Marine Activities |
Repair and maintenance of aircraft and aircraft engines - Aircraft Line Maintenance Services |
Repair and maintenance of aircraft and aircraft engines - Aircraft Heavy Maintenance Services |
Repair and maintenance of aircraft and aircraft engines - Aircraft Washing Services |
Repair and maintenance of other Industrial equipment |
Installation of industrial machinery and equipment |
Manufacturing and packaging of all kinds of Cigarette tobacco |
Manufacturing and packaging of all kinds of honeyed tobacco |
Materials recovery - Workshop |
Materials recovery - Factory |
Materials recovery - Refrigerant Reclamation |
Treatment of Oil Waste |
Remediation activities and other waste management services - Oil spills cleaning Service |
Sale/Trade of pharmaceutical and medical goods - Pharmacy (Importing) |
Sale/Trade of pharmaceutical and medical goods - Pharmacy (non- importing) |
Sale/Trade of pharmaceutical and medical goods - Hospital Pharmacy |
Sale/Trade of pharmaceutical and medical goods - Sale of Simple Medicine |
Sale/Trade of pharmaceutical and medical goods - Scientific Office or Pharmaceutical Services Center |
In flight sales services |
Sea and coastal passenger water transport |
Sea and coastal freight water transport - Ship Management and operation Services |
Sea and coastal freight water transport - Ports, Maritime and/or Logistics Service in Ports and Private Jetties |
Passenger Air Transport - Non-schedule passengers operators services |
Passenger Air Transport - Private Executive Operators Services |
Passenger Air Transport - Low Cost Carrier services |
Passenger Air Transport - Air Taxi Services |
Freight air transport - Schedule cargo airline services |
Freight air transport - Non schedule cargo operators services |
Warehousing and storage |
Warehousing and storage - Storage of Food Items |
Warehousing and storage - Storage of Pharmaceutical products |
Warehousing and storage - Storage of Medical Devices |
Other service activities incidental to land transportation- Provision of smart applications for public transport activities |
Service activities incidental to water transportation - Towage |
Service activities incidental to water transportation - Pilotage |
Operating parks for Boats and Yachts |
Service activities incidental to air transportation - Air and Ground Telecommunications Services for aircrafts |
Cargo handling |
Cargo handling - Stevedoring |
Goods re-export and other logistics value add services |
Transport and storage of currency and precious items |
Courier Services - Local Courier and Express Operators up to 30 Kg |
Courier Services - International Courier and Express Companies up to 30 Kg |
Short term accommodation activities |
Short term accommodation activities - Floating Tourist Hotel |
Other accommodation |
Arranging and Assembling Tours |
Food and beverage service activities - Restaurants for Tourist Services |
Food and beverage service activities - Floating Tourist Restaurant |
Catering Services - Aircraft Catering Services |
Catering Services - Ship Chandelling Agent |
Software publishing |
Motion picture, video and television programme activities |
Motion picture projection activities |
Sound recording and music publishing activities |
Radio broadcasting |
Television programming and broadcasting activities |
Telecommunication Activities - Individual License for internet exchange |
Telecommunication Activities - Class License for internet services |
Telecommunication Activities - Individual license for international telecommunications facilities |
Telecommunication Activities - Individual license for international telecommunications services |
Telecommunication Activities - Individual license for mobile telecommunications |
Telecommunication Activities - Class License for value added services |
Telecommunication Activities - Individual license for national fixed services |
Telecommunication Activities - Individual license for public access mobile radio services |
Telecommunication Activities - Individual License for Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) for Private Purposes Only |
Telecommunication Activities - Individual license for public access mobile radio services |
Telecommunication Activities - Individual license for very small aperture terminal (vsat) |
Telecommunication Activities - Individual license for national wireless services |
Telecommunication Activities - Fixed Telecommunications Infrastructure Network License |
Computer programming activities |
Computer Consultancy and computer facilities management activities |
Other information technology and computer services activities |
Data processing, hosting and related activities |
Operations of eMarketplaces / websites / web portals |
Other information service activities |
Banks - Conventional Retail Banks - Locally Incorporated |
Banks - Conventional Retail Banks - Foreign Branch |
Banks - Conventional Wholesale Banks - Locally Incorporated |
Banks - Conventional Wholesale Banks - Foreign Branch |
Banks - Retail Banks (Islamic Principles) - Locally Incorporated |
Banks - Retail Banks (Islamic Principles) - Foreign |
Banks - Wholesale Banks (Islamic Principles) - Locally Incorporated |
Banks - Wholesale Banks (Islamic Principles) - Foreign |
Money Exchange Companies |
Selling and buying shares and securities for company’s account only |
Activities of holding companies |
Trusts, Funds and Similar Financial Entities - Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) |
Trusts, Funds and Similar Financial Entities - Trust Service Provider Subsidiaries |
Trusts, Funds and Similar Financial Entities - Fund Company |
Trusts, Funds and Similar Financial Entities - Insurance Pools & Syndicates |
Trusts, Funds and Similar Financial Entities - General Partner of Investment Limited Partnerships |
Trusts, Funds and Similar Financial Entities - Securitization |
Trusts, Funds and Similar Financial Entities - Collective Investment Undertaking |
Trusts, Funds and Similar Financial Entities - Private Investment Undertaking |
Other credit granting activities - Financing Companies |
Other credit granting activities - Microfinance Institutions |
Insurance/ Re-insurance Activities - Insurance and Re-insurance Companies - Locally |
Insurance/ Re-insurance Activities - Insurance and Re-insurance Companies - Branch |
Insurance/ Re-insurance Activities - Captive Insurance Companies |
Administration of financial markets - Licensed Exchanges |
Administration of financial markets - Licensed Clearing, Settlement and Central Depository Systems |
Security and commodity contracts brokerage - Licensed Securities Discount Broker |
Security and commodity contracts brokerage - Licensed Securities Broker |
Security and commodity contracts brokerage - Licensed Securities Broker-Dealer |
Security and commodity contracts brokerage - Licensed Securities Clearing Member |
Commodity Contracts Brokerage |
Commodity Contracts Brokerage - International Brokerage of Oil and Gas |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Investment Business Firm, Category 3 |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Representitive Office of Foreign companies providing regulated activities |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Ancillary Service Providers-Third Party Administrators(TPA) |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Fund Administrator |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Registrar License |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Ancillary Service Providers - Card Processing |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Ancillary Service Providers - Credit Reference Bureau |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Ancillary Service Providers - Payment Service Provider |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Ancillary Service Providers - Shari’a Advisory/Review Services |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Ancillary Service Providers - Others |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Trust Service Providers |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Crowdfunding Platform Operator |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Account Information Service Provider (AISP) |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Payment Initiation Service Provider (PISP) |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Trust Service Provider – Category A |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Trust Service Provider – Category B |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Crypto-asset services / Category 1 |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Crypto-asset services / Category 2 |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Crypto-asset services / Category 3 |
Other activities auxiliary to financial service activities - Crypto-asset services / Category 4 |
Risk and damage evaluation (Loss Adjusters) |
Insurance Brokers |
Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding - Insurance Consultants |
Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding - Insurance Managers |
Other activities auxiliary to insurance and pension funding - Actuaries |
Fund management activities - Investment Business Firm, Category 1 |
Fund management activities - Investment Business Firm, Category 2 |
Real estate activities with own or leased property |
Real estate activities on a fee or contract basis - Management of Real estate |
Legal activities - Foreign Legal Consultancy Offices |
Accounting Activities - Audit Firms |
Accounting Activities - Accounting Consultants (Excludes Tax Exercises, Bookkeeping & Audit) |
Activities of head offices or Management Offices |
Activities of head offices or Management Offices - Hospitality Management |
Activities of head offices or Management Offices - Drilling for oil and gas outside Bahrain |
Activities of head offices or Management Offices - Offshore Contracting/EPC |
Management consultancy activities |
Public Relations |
Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy - Categories (A), (B), (C) – Engineering Offices |
Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy - Categories (D), (E) - Companies having their own Engineering Departments |
Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy - Category (K) – Opinion Office |
Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy - Category (F) – Engineering Laboratories and testing activities |
Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy - Renewable Energy Engineering |
Testing, Inspection, and Certification Services - ISO Standards Consulting |
Testing, Inspection, and Certification Services - ISO Standards Certification |
Performance testing of complete machinery: motors, computers, electronic equipment etc. |
Performance testing of automobiles |
Other Testing and analysis activities |
Other Testing and analysis activities - Pearl Testing Laboratory |
Other Testing and analysis activities - Gemstone Testing Laboratory |
Other Testing and analysis activities - Diamond Grading Laboratory |
Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering |
Research and experimental development on social sciences and humanities |
Publicity and Advertising |
Other Marketing/ Promotion Activities |
Fashion Design |
Jewellery Design |
Interior Decoration |
Graphic Design |
Other Specialized Design Activities |
Organization of conventions, events, and trade shows |
Operational of recreational water transportation facilities |
Packaging activities |
Renting and operational leasing of water-transport equipment |
Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyrighted works |
Activities of Attraction and Nomination For Senior Executive Positions |
Travel office activities - Direct Sales for the airline operating in Bahrain |
Travel office activities - Sales of private air transport services |
Operation of Land Tours - Internal Transport of Tourists |
Operation of Sea/Diving Tours - Operation of Sea/Diving Tours without Pearl Diving |
Operation of Sea/Diving Tours - Operation of Sea/Diving Tours with Pearl Diving |
Reservation/Ticket Sales Activities for entertainment or recreational purposes (excluding air transportation) |
Visitor Assistance Services |
Offices for the coordination of medical treatments |
Computer Reservation System for air transportation |
Combined facilities support activities (excluding guard and security activities) |
Office administrative and support activities - Office administrative and support activities |
Office administrative and support activities - Business Incubators and Accelerators |
Activities of call centres |
Organization of conventions, events, and trade shows - Offices for Organizing tourism festivals |
Activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus |
Activities of collection agencies and credit bureaus - Tax Reclaim Services |
Packaging activities - Packaging of Food |
Packaging activities - Packaging of Chemicals |
Packaging activities - Packaging of Cosmetics or herbs |
Packaging activities - Packaging of vegetable/ animal/ fish oil |
Other business support service activities |
Other business support service activities - Enforcement Agent |
Pre-primary |
Private Education - National Private School |
Private Education - National Educational Institute |
Technical and Vocational Training - Management and Business Training Centers and Institutes |
Technical and Vocational Training - Vocational and Technical Centers and Institutes |
Higher education |
Sports Instruction (baseball, basketball, cricket, football, swimming, or any sports Instruction activity not specified elsewhere) |
Horse Riding Instruction |
Scuba Diving Instructions |
Martial Arts Instruction |
Fitness/ Yoga Instruction |
Other Sports and recreation education |
Performing arts/ drama school |
Driving Instructions |
Design of Training Programs |
Other education |
Training in Civil Aviation |
Educational support activities |
Educational support activities - Educational Services Offices for Students Studying Abroad |
General Hospital |
Specialized Hospital |
Specialized medical clinic |
Non-specialized medical clinics |
Dental Practice |
Other Medical center |
Other Medical center - Residential nursing care facilities |
Radiology Center |
Medical Laboratory |
Physiotherapy Centre |
Ambulance Services - Local Ambulance Services |
Ambulance Services - Air Ambulance Services |
Alternative Medicine |
Other human health activities |
Residential nursing care facilities |
Residential care activities for mental retardation, mental health and substance abuse |
Residential care activities for the elderly and disabled |
Other residential care activities |
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled - Centers For People With Disabilities |
Social work activities without accommodation for the elderly and disabled - Daycare For Elderly |
Child day-care Activities |
Other social work activities without accommodation |
Valuation/ evaluation Activities |
Security Consulting |
Agriculture related consultancy |
Environment related consultancy |
Tourism related consultancy |
Water resources related consultancy |
Family Counseling |
Other professional, scientific and technical activities |
Production of live theatrical presentations and other stage productions |
Operation of concert and theatre halls and other art facilities |
Activities of sculptors, painters, cartoonists, etc. |
Independent Journalists |
Other creative, arts, and entertainment activities |
Operation of sports facilities |
Activities of private sports clubs |
Activities of producers or promoters of sports events |
Activities of amusement parks and theme parks |
Other amusement and recreation activities |
Operational of recreational water transportation facilities - Hiring yachts, boats and jet skies |
Operation of halls/facilities for entertainment games and recreational facilities |
Repair of communication equipment |
Hairdressing and other beauty treatment - Men |