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Bahrain Logistics Zone company setup, license cost, visas, and benefits

Customs-bonded Bahrain logistics park near Khalifa Bin Salman Port. Bahrain Logistics Zone is a GCC business setup option used by investors comparing location, licensing, visas, office substance, banking, and tax treatment. It is most relevant for 3pl, freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution activities.

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Free zone overview

Bahrain Logistics Zone is a GCC business setup option used by investors comparing location, licensing, visas, office substance, banking, and tax treatment. It is most relevant for 3pl, freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution activities.

Official authority details

AuthorityPorts and Maritime Affairs
CountryBahrain
LocationHidd
Official websitewww.mtt.gov.bh/bahrain-logistic-zone

Location map

Bahrain Logistics Zone GCC location map

Nearby access: Hidd airports, ports, highways, and business districts depending on facility selection

Industries supported

  • 3PL
  • Freight forwarding
  • Warehousing
  • Distribution
  • Re-export

Business activities

  • Import-export
  • Consultancy
  • Trading
  • E-commerce
  • Professional services
  • Regional distribution
  • 3PL
  • Freight forwarding
  • Warehousing

License types

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

Visa eligibility

Depends on lease and labor approvals

Office solutions

Administrative offices linked to logistics plots

Warehousing options

Customs-bonded plots and warehouse facilities

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

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

Hidd 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

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

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