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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 boutique logistics park next to Khalifa Bin Salman Port. It is suited to 3PL, freight forwarding, storage, distribution, re-export, packaging, labeling, repair, and other value-added logistics activities.

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Bahrain Logistics Zone free zone overview

Bahrain Logistics Zone is a boutique logistics park next to Khalifa Bin Salman Port. It is suited to 3PL, freight forwarding, storage, distribution, re-export, packaging, labeling, repair, and other value-added logistics activities.

Official authority details

AuthorityPorts and Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications
CountryBahrain
LocationNear Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain
Official websitewww.mtt.gov.bh/bahrain-logistic-zone

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Near Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain

Nearby access: Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain International Airport, Saudi causeway

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Industries supported

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

Business activities

  • Storage
  • Distribution
  • Freight forwarding
  • Packing and labeling
  • Light assembly
  • Re-export

License types

  • Logistics
  • Commercial
  • Service

Visa eligibility

Depends on lease, operation size, and Bahrain labor approvals

Office solutions

Administrative offices linked to logistics plots

Warehousing options

Customs-bonded plots and warehouse facilities

Company setup process

  1. Initial consultation and activity mapping
  2. Authority pre-approval and trade name reservation
  3. Document submission and KYC review
  4. License issuance and facility agreement
  5. 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 lease and approvals is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.

Approximate pricing

Facility based; official materials describe 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

  • Port adjacency
  • Customs-bonded environment
  • Saudi access
  • 24/7 customs support context
  • Competitive logistics costs

Disadvantages

  • Focused on logistics
  • Lease/facility based
  • Not for simple consulting setup

Nearby airports and ports

Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain International Airport, Saudi causeway

Contact information

For direct authority information, visit Bahrain Logistics Zone official website. For advisory, call +919349511444 or use WhatsApp.

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Most standard applications take a few working days to several weeks depending on the authority, activity approvals, documents, and facility type.

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Source references

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