Evaluate ACs & refrigerators unit for import and use permission

• Having an active commercial register (for commercial use) in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Application for industrial projects licensing

• Having an active commercial register (for commercial use) in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Violation Enquiry

• Login using e-Key via Sijilat

Licence to open a pharmacy and related storage facilities

• The approvals, licenses and conditions required by other competent official authorities must be fulfilled.

Application for fueling stations licensing

• Having an active commercial register (for commercial use) in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Preliminary approval for industrial license(add industrial activity, add branch, change activity)

• Photos of final products

Issuance of a manpower supply agency license

• The application is subject to the provisions, laws, regulations, bylaws and decisions issued by the concerned executive authorities in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
• The applicant must be Bahraini citizen or a business owner of a (commercial register ) fully owned by a Bahraini citizen .
• Payment of all fees due to LMRA.
• The license applicant, licensee or business owner should not breach any of the essential obligations imposed by the laws of regulating the labour market , regulations, bylaws and decisions issued to implement them .
• That the license applicant has not previously been issued an employment office license which has been revoked in accordance with the provisions of the law
• Payment of fines imposed on him according to final verdicts in accordance with the provisions of the law regulating the labour market .
• That the license applicant or licensee does not have a commercial activity that contradicts the activity required by the administrative requirements for granting the license.
• The license applicant must not be registered as an employee in the Social Insurance Organization .
• The license applicant must pass the interview by the concerned personnel in LMRA .
• Managing the licensing activity by the applicant himself or appointing a Bahraini manager to manage it .
• Specifying the economic or vocational specialization for which he wishes to supply for, provided that this specialization is among the special activities and occupations determined by LMRA , without breaching the conditions for granting work permits or temporary work permits
• Providing accommodation for the expatriate workers employed by the manpower supply agency, adequate in terms of number and gender, in accordance with the provisions of the law in this regard.
• Practicing the activity at the licensed premises appearing in the license . The activity is not to be practiced with other commercial activities, except for related similar activities according to the administrative requirements for granting the licence.
• Depositing an amount of two hundred Bahraini dinars for each work permit issued as an insurance to be paid to LMRA , in addition to the set fee of the work permit.
• Placing the license certificate in an evident place at the premises the activity is being practiced in as well as the place of temporary housing for females.
• Notifying LMRA immediately when the data contained in the application is changed or updated, or immediately upon liquidation of its activity, declaration of bankruptcy, or cancellation of the commercial register in the Ministry of Industry & Commerce.
• Enabling LMRA and its inspectors to enter the employment office premises or the residence designated for expatriate workers at any time.
• Obtaining the required license to practice the occupation from the concerned authorities regarding the occupations of the workers that he has been authorized to employ if their occupationss are among the occupationss that are legally required to do so .
• It should not be evident that the licensee has ceased practicing the activity , shut down, or changed the location of the activity in violation of the provisions of the laws and decisions in force.
• The license shall expire upon the expiry of its original or renewed duration. The licensee must submit an application for renewal as per the same procedures and stipulated conditions, not more than 60 days before the License’s expiry and not less than 30 days before .
• It is prohibited for any person to practice this activity without obtaining a licensing certificate to practice commercial activities issued by the LMRA.
• The license will be revoked if the licensee obtains the license based on false or incorrect data or documents , if one of the conditions for granting the license is not met, or in the event of an incriminating conviction , defamation crime , or trust related convictions.
• The initial approval period is 3 months to complete the requirements of the final approval, and in case the initial approval period has expired, the application is automatically considered canceled.

Licensing of health clubs, fitness centers, sports academies and outdoor playgrounds

• Existence of an ownership/lease contract for the facility on which the project will be built.
• Existence of engineering drawings for the project.
• Availability of qualifications and training certificates suitable for the activity.
• Commitment to the guidelines for the required activity.

Study and evaluation of chemicals and refrigerants for the purpose of licensing, import and use

• Active commercial register for the company in the Kingdom of Bahrain

Application for services activities

• Active commercial register for the company in the Kingdom of Bahrain

License for dredging Applications

• A copy of a valid commercial registration certificate of the contractor executing the dredging or marine cleaning works, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade
• The application form from Marine Resources Directorate, and from Agricultural Engineering Directorate and Water Resources Directorate, with an approved map attached to the site
• A map from the Survey and Land Registration Bureau showing the coordinates of the dredging site

Licensing and Publicity for Rehabilitation Centers Service

First: If applicant is a natural person:

• The applicant must not be less than 25 years old.
• The applicant must be of full capacity and no final judgments have been issued against him in a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, dishonesty, or public morals unless he has been rehabilitated.
• The applicant should have the financial means to finance the establishment and operation of the facility, according to what the Ministry decides. The application shall indicate the source of financing the facility, the amount allocated for its operation, and the ability to continue financing it.
• To be able to manage the facility by himself or through a manager appointed by him so that he - or whoever he appoints - fulfills the conditions stipulated in Clause (3) of Article (4) of this Resolution.

Add a branch (commercial company)

• Notarized power of attorney if the applicant is an unrelated party, or an unnotarized power of attorney if the applicant is a professional office or an employee registered on the same record
• A decision from the company owner / meeting minutes of partners / a decision from shareholders or the decision of the board of directors or a manager depending on the type of the company and activity (similar or different activities)
• Draft amendment of the memorandum of association / articles of association related to the amendment of the articles associated with the company’s object clause if a branch is added with a new commercial activity

Request a license (sole proprietorship)

• A notarized power of attorney if the applicant is an unrelated party, or an unnotarized power of attorney if the applicant is a professional office or an authorized employee registered on the same record

Application for services activities

• Application form
• A copy of a valid commercial register CR
• Clear site photos from outside and inside
• Other documents

License for dredging Applications

• The application form from Marine Resources Directorate, and from Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources Directorate, with an approved map attached to the site
• A letter of approval from the Ports and Maritime Affairs
• A map from the Survey and Land Registration Bureau showing the coordinates of the dredging site
• A copy of valid commercial registration certificate of the contractor executing the dredging or marine cleaning works, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade Clear site photos from outside and inside
• EA-5 Application form
• A copy of the commercial registration certificate for the operational work of the port issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (If there is a desire to conduct marine cleaning works on the port waterfront)
• Other documents referred to in the form

Application for industrial projects licensing

• Application form
• A copy of a valid commercial register cr
• Clear site photos from outside and inside from different angles showing the surrounding activities related to the requested activity site
• Other documents referred to in the form

Evaluate ACs & refrigerators unit for import and use permission

• Application form
• A copy of a valid commercial register (CR)
• Equipment catalogue

Study and evaluation of chemicals and refrigerants for the purpose of licensing, import and use

• Official request letter on company letterhead (signed and stamped).
• Duly filled application form
• Material safety data sheet (MSDS) containing 100% of chemical composition
• Valid company cr copy with appropriate chemical activity.

Application for fueling stations licensing

• Application form
• A copy of a valid commercial register cr
• Clear station site photos from different angles showing the surrounding activities related to the station
• Other documents referred to in the form

Issuance of a manpower supply agency license

Required documents for initial approval

• Filling out the application form for the issuance of a manpower supply agency license.
• Submitting a plan or program supported by the samples of documents and contracts that will be during the practice of the activity in accordance with the required economic or vocational specialization in Arabic language and according to the attached form.

Documents required for issuing a license as per the attached template

• A certificate of good conduct and behavior in the name of the license applicant, issued by the Ministry of Interior.
• A copy of a valid commercial registration certificate.
• A copy of a valid lease contract for the agency’s headquarters.
• A copy of a recent electricity bill for the agency’s headquarters.

Further notes on the required documents

• A copy of the memorandum of association if it is a company.
• Copies of good conduct certificates for all partners, if it were a company .

Licensing of new health institutions

• Application form
• Project proposal
• Personal information of the authorized person
• Engineering maps
• Copy of Identity Card
• Pay the fee
• License to practise the profession in case of applying to open a private clinic
• Approval from the Supreme Council for Environment if a radiology service is required
• A list of medical supplies that will be used in the institution
• The institution is given six months after the final approval to submit the second and third documents, as well as to ensure the institution is fully operational.

Licence to open a pharmacy and related storage facilities

• Copy of Passport
• Certificate of good conduct
• Engineering drawing
• Copy of the lease contract
• Application form
• Copy of Identity Card

Change of company term (commercial company)

• A notarized power of attorney is required if the applicant is unrelated to the Commercial Registration holder, or an unnotarized power of attorney if the applicant is a professional office or an authorized employee registered on the same registration
• The decision of the owner of the company, or the minutes of the meeting of the partners, or the decision of the shareholders
• Draft amendment of the memorandum of association / articles of association / declaration of incorporation related to the amendment of the article of the company’s term only

Cancellation of liquidation (commercial company)

• A court decision is required in the case of a compulsory liquidation.
• A notarized power of attorney if the applicant is an unrelated party to the Commercial Registration holder, or an unnotarized power of attorney if the applicant is a professional office or an authorized employee registered on the same registration
• If the liquidation is optional, a decision from the company owner / meeting minutes of partners / a decision from shareholders is required depending on the company type

Add a branch (sole proprietorship)

• Notarized power of attorney if the applicant is an unrelated party, or an unnotarized power of attorney if the applicant is a professional office or an employee registered on the same record.

Add an activity (commercial company)

• Notarized power of attorney if the applicant is an unrelated party, or an unnotarized power of attorney if the applicant is a professional office or an employee registered on the same record
• A decision from the company owner / meeting minutes of partners / a decision from shareholders or the decision of the board of directors or a manager depending on the type of the company and activity (similar or different activities)
• Draft amendment of the memorandum of association / articles of association / declaration of incorporation related to the amendment of the articles associated with the company’s object clause

Add an activity (sole proprietorship)

• Notarized power of attorney if the applicant is an unrelated party, or an unnotarized power of attorney if the applicant is a professional office or an employee registered on the same record.

Add an agent (sole proprietorship)

• Notarized power of attorney if the applicant is an unrelated party, or an unnotarized power of attorney if the applicant is a professional office

Issue statements at the request of the record holder

• An official power of attorney in the event of an unrelated person requesting the service

View a file and obtain a copy

• Official power of attorney if the applicant is an unrelated party to the Commercial Registration holder
• Applicant’s Identity Card

Licensing of health clubs, fitness centers, sports academies and outdoor playgrounds

• Attach the ownership certificate or lease agreement, electricity and water bill, and commercial address card.
• A copy of the engineering drawings of the facility.
• Pictures of the shop or establishment from inside and outside, showing the shop number and the commercial advertisement.
• Certificates and training qualifications for trainers in the facility.

Request a license (commercial company)

• Power of attorney or an authorization depending on the type of applicant, if the application is not submitted by one of the partners
• Note: In this transaction, if the applicant is a manager or an authorized signatory who is not a partner, a power of attorney must be provided for them to submit the application
• A no-objection letter to the working partners, managers and authorized signatories
• A decision from the partner if they are a legal person
• A draft of the company’s memorandum of association / articles of association / declaration of incorporation
• Certificate issued by the bank with the company’s capital (if the company’s capital is in cash)
• Documents of the capital in kind if the company’s capital is in kind
• Note: If the partner is a Bahraini company, a decision must be provided by the company to either establish a new company or to enter as a partner in establishing a new company
• LLC/Joint Liabililty Company: partners’ meeting minutes. Closed or public joint stock company: board resolution
• If the partner is a foreign company, the following must be provided: a decision from the company to either establish a new company or to enter as a partner in establishing a new company, a copy of the company’s Commercial Registration, a copy of the company’s memorandum of association and any other amendments thereto. All these documents must be certified.

Note: If the company to be incorporated is a branch of a foreign company, the following must be provided:

• A certified decision from the parent company to open a branch in the Kingdom of Bahrain
• Certified power of attorney for the branch manager
• The company’s financial report (signed by a certified auditor)
• A letter of guarantee for the branch
• A certified copy of the company’s Commercial Registration
• A certified copy of the company’s memorandum of association and any other amendments thereto

Licensing and Publicity for Rehabilitation Centers Service

• License application form.
• A copy of the Manager's academic qualification .
• The manager’s experience certificate not less than two years.
• Bank certificate for an independent financial account.
• A copy of the internal and financial regulations organizing the Institute's workflow.
• The ownership contract document for the building or the lease contract.
• Internal and financial regulations form View Document
• Application for a license to establish a private rehabilitation center View Document
• Application for a license to establish a civil rehabilitation center View Document
• Application form for the renewal of a civil rehabilitation center View Document
• Application form for renewing a private rehabilitation center View Document
• Application form to change the name of the rehabilitation center View Document
• Branch addition form View Document
• Application form to change the address of the rehabilitation center View Document
• Application form to change the owner of the license View Document
• Application Form for Inspection and standards related to the rehabilitation centers field visits View Document

Add a branch (commercial company)

• 20 BD , amendment fees

Licensing of new health institutions

• 50 BD , Application fee
• 50 BD , Preliminary approval fee
• 2000 BD , Hospitals - Less than 50 beds
• 2000 BD , Hospitals - From 51 to 100 beds
• 4000 BD , Hospitals - More than 100 beds
• 1000 BD , Medical Centers - General / Specialized Medical Centers
• 500 BD , Medical Centers - Alternative Medicine Center
• 300 BD , Clinics - Private clinic
• 500 BD , Clinics - 24 hours clinic
• 200 BD , Clinics - Health Unit
• 400 BD , Places to practice one of the paramedical professions - Optician check-up shop
• 300 BD , Places to practice one of the paramedical professions - Primary X-ray unit
• 500 BD , Places to practice one of the paramedical professions - Specialized Radiology Unit
• 700 BD , Places to practice one of the paramedical professions - Integrated radiology center
• 400 BD , Places to practice one of the paramedical professions - Primary laboratories
• 500 BD , laces to practice one of the paramedical professions - Specialized laboratories
• 600 BD , Places to practice one of the paramedical professions - public laboratories
• 700 BD , Places to practice one of the paramedical professions - Dental Center
• 800 BD , Places to practice one of the paramedical professions - Physiotherapy Center
• 300 BD , Places to practice one of the paramedical professions - Nutrition Center
• 500 BD , Places to practice one of the paramedical professions - Nursing Service Center

Licence to open a pharmacy and related storage facilities

• 900 BD , Pharmacy license - retail pharmacy (first license for 3 years)
• 600 BD , Pharmacy license - retail pharmacy (3-year license renewal)
• 1500 BD , Pharmacy license - import pharmacy (first license for 3 years)
• 900 BD , Pharmacy license - import pharmacy (license renewal for 3 years)
• 500 BD , Drugs and Pharmaceutical Products Warehouses - (first license for one year)
• 300 BD , Drugs and Pharmaceutical Products Warehouses - (Renewal of license for one year)

License for dredging Applications

• 100 BD , Initial Assessment ; or BD 200 for fast track applications
• 100 BD , Study Scope Phase ; or BD 500 for fast track Application
• 4000 BD , Environmental Impact Assessment Phase ; or BD 6000 for fast track Application
• Note , Depend on the nature and size of the activity and the extent of the need to submit an environmental impact assessment study

Application for fueling stations licensing

• 30 BD , Initial Assessment ; or BD 200 for fast track applications
• 100 BD , Study Scope Phase ; or BD 500 for Fast Truck Application
• 4000 BD , Environmental Impact Assessment Phase ; or BD 6000 for Fast Truck Application
• Note , Depend on the nature and size of the activity and the extent of the need to submit an environmental impact assessment study

Evaluate ACs & refrigerators unit for import and use permission

• 200 BD

Study and evaluation of chemicals and refrigerants for the purpose of licensing, import and use

• Depends on material type and number

Issuance of a manpower supply agency license

• 500 BD , payment of the license fees in LMRA after obtaining approval for the license to be issued .

Add a branch (sole proprietorship)

• 20 BD

Add an activity (commercial company)

• 20 BD

Issue statements at the request of the record holder

• 10 BD , Commercial Registration Certificate Printing Fee

Restore a cancelled Commercial Registration

• 50 BD , Renewal
• 50 BD , Revival of the CR
• 10 BD for every month in the first year, BD 20 for every month in the second year, BD 30 for every in the third year , Fine fees

View a file and obtain a copy

• 100 BD , Fees for viewing the commercial registry file

Request a license (sole proprietorship)

• 20 BD

Application for services activities

• 30 BD

Application for industrial projects licensing

• 4000 BD , Environmental Impact Assessment Phase ; or BD 6000 for Fast Truck Application
• Note , Depend on the nature and size of the activity and the extent of the need to submit an environmental impact assessment study
• 100 BD , Initial Assessment ; or BD 200 for Fast track applications
• 100 BD , Study Scope Phase ; or BD 500 for Fast Truck Application

Add an activity (sole proprietorship)

• 20 BD

Request a license (commercial company)

• 20 BD , Notarization fees