BIIP free zone overview
Bahrain International Investment Park is a government-backed investment location for manufacturing and internationally traded services. It offers competitive land rates, 100% foreign ownership, no general corporate tax, and close access to port, airport, and Saudi Arabia.
Official authority details
Location map
Nearby access: Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain International Airport, Saudi causeway
Open map searchIndustries supported
- Manufacturing
- Food
- Healthcare
- FMCG
- Light engineering
- International services
Business activities
- Manufacturing
- Export services
- Light engineering
- Food production
- Professional services
- Regional distribution
License types
- Industrial
- Service
- Manufacturing
- Commercial
Visa eligibility
Depends on commercial registration, facility, and workforce approvals
Office solutions
Office units and commercial property options
Warehousing options
Industrial land and pre-built industrial units
Company setup process
- Initial consultation and activity mapping
- Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
- Document submission and KYC review
- License issuance and facility agreement
- Establishment card, visas, banking, and tax registrations
Required documents
- Passport copy for each shareholder and manager
- Passport-size photo and contact details
- Proposed trade name and business activity list
- Proof of address or residence visa page where applicable
- Corporate documents for company shareholders
- Business plan for regulated, industrial, logistics, or financial activities
Setup timelines
3 to 8 weeks depending on approvals is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.
Approximate pricing
Land and facility based; BIIP publishes competitive lease rates. Pricing changes by license duration, visas, facility, activity approvals, establishment card, immigration, medical, Emirates ID or local equivalents, and authority promotions.
Advantages
- 100% foreign ownership
- Competitive land and utility costs
- Port and airport proximity
- Saudi market access
- Manufacturing ecosystem
Disadvantages
- Best for export-oriented projects
- Facility commitments matter
- Not a pure virtual setup location
Nearby airports and ports
Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain International Airport, Saudi causeway
Contact information
For direct authority information, visit BIIP official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.