Blog: Bahrain-isation Compliance Guide

Quotas by Sector

Sector	Minimum Bahraini %	Notes
Financial Services	50%	CBB regulated entities
Insurance	50%	CBB regulated
Retail & Hospitality	25-30%	Varies by sub-sector
Construction	15-20%	Higher for office staff
Technology	25%	Startup exemptions may apply
Manufacturing	20%	Industrial zone benefits

LMRA will stop processing new work permit applications until compliance ratios are met.

Non-compliant companies pay BD 500+/month per excess expat worker as a work permit levy surcharge.

Companies below required ratios become ineligible for Tamkeen enterprise support and wage subsidies.