Bahrain free zone

BIIP company setup, license cost, visas, and benefits

Bahrain flagship investment park for export-oriented manufacturing and international services. Bahrain International Investment Park is a GCC business setup option used by investors comparing location, licensing, visas, office substance, banking, and tax treatment. It is most relevant for manufacturing, food, healthcare, fmcg activities.

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Free zone overview

Bahrain International Investment Park is a GCC business setup option used by investors comparing location, licensing, visas, office substance, banking, and tax treatment. It is most relevant for manufacturing, food, healthcare, fmcg activities.

Official authority details

AuthorityBahrain Ministry of Industry and Commerce
CountryBahrain
LocationSalman Industrial City
Official websitewww.biip.com.bh/

Location map

BIIP GCC location map

Nearby access: Salman Industrial City airports, ports, highways, and business districts depending on facility selection

Industries supported

  • Manufacturing
  • Food
  • Healthcare
  • FMCG
  • Light engineering

Business activities

  • Import-export
  • Consultancy
  • Trading
  • E-commerce
  • Professional services
  • Regional distribution
  • Manufacturing
  • Food
  • Healthcare

License types

  • Commercial
  • Service
  • Industrial
  • E-commerce
  • Professional

Visa eligibility

Depends on facility and approvals

Office solutions

Office units and commercial property options

Warehousing options

Industrial land and pre-built industrial units

Company setup process

  1. Activity mapping and free zone confirmation
  2. Trade name and license application
  3. KYC and document submission
  4. Facility agreement
  5. License issuance
  6. Visa, tax, banking, and accounting activation

Required documents

  • Passport copy
  • Passport-size photo
  • Proposed trade name
  • Shareholder KYC
  • Corporate documents for company shareholders
  • Business plan for regulated or industrial activities

Setup timelines

3 to 8 weeks is an indicative planning range. Regulated or facility-heavy applications can take longer.

Approximate pricing

Land and facility-based. Confirm live authority fees before filing.

Advantages

  • Foreign ownership options
  • Sector-focused authority support
  • Investor and employee visa routes
  • Regional trade access
  • Structured licensing process

Disadvantages

  • Fees and approvals change regularly
  • Banking requires strong KYC and business evidence
  • Some activities require extra authority or regulator approval

Nearby airports and ports

Salman Industrial City airports, ports, highways, and business districts depending on facility selection

Contact information

Use the official authority link for direct authority information, or send a WhatsApp inquiry for advisory shortlisting.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

BIIP setup typically takes 3 to 8 weeks, depending on documents, approvals, activity, and facility.

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