Key Incentive Programs
🏦 EDB Investment Support
The Economic Development Board provides end-to-end investor facilitation: fast-track licensing, land allocation, and connections to government stakeholders. Priority sectors include financial services, ICT, manufacturing, logistics, and tourism.
💼 Tamkeen Enterprise Grants
Up to 80% co-funding on business development, marketing, technology adoption, and quality certifications. Wage subsidies covering 50-70% of Bahraini employee salaries for up to 3 years.
🏭 Industrial Land Subsidies
Below-market industrial land rates in designated areas. Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP) offers competitive leases with 10-year tax holidays and customs exemptions.
Sector-Specific Benefits
🏦 Financial Services
CBB regulatory sandbox, fintech license fast-tracking, and Bahrain FinTech Bay co-working access.
💻 Technology
Cloud-first government policy, AWS data centers, startup ecosystem with C5 Accelerate and Flat6Labs.
🏭 Manufacturing
0% customs duty on raw materials and machinery in BIIP. Utility cost subsidies for qualifying manufacturers.
🏨 Tourism
BTEA support for hotel development. eVisa for 100+ nationalities. Entertainment and hospitality licensing incentives.