Tax advisory from incorporation to Series A and beyond.
WLL vs BSC (closed) vs SPV. Bahrain vs free zone incorporation. Flexi-desk vs virtual office — business address for CR. Foreign ownership: 100% permitted for most activities.
SAFE/convertible notes — VAT-free (not consideration for supply). Equity issuance — no stamp duty or capital tax. Investor structuring — holding company for multi-country portfolio.
No personal income tax — ESOP exercise has no employee tax event in Bahrain. GOSI contributions on base salary only. Stock options: no Bahrain tax but home-country tax for foreign employees.
Government initiative providing co-working, mentorship, and regulatory support.
Seed-stage accelerator with funding, office space, and mentorship programs.
Wage subsidies (up to 70%), training grants, and enterprise development funds.
Regulatory sandbox for fintech startups — reduced compliance for testing phase.
