Bahrain free zone

BIIP company setup, license cost, visas, and benefits

Bahrain flagship investment park for export-oriented manufacturing and international services. Bahrain International Investment Park is a government-backed investment location for manufacturing and internationally traded services. It offers competitive land rates, 100% foreign ownership, no general corporate tax, and close access to port, airport, and Saudi Arabia.

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BIIP free zone overview

Bahrain International Investment Park is a government-backed investment location for manufacturing and internationally traded services. It offers competitive land rates, 100% foreign ownership, no general corporate tax, and close access to port, airport, and Saudi Arabia.

Official authority details

AuthorityBahrain Ministry of Industry and Commerce
CountryBahrain
LocationHidd / Salman Industrial City, Bahrain
Official websitewww.biip.com.bh/

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Hidd / Salman Industrial City, Bahrain

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

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Industries supported

  • Manufacturing
  • Food
  • Healthcare
  • FMCG
  • Light engineering
  • International services

Business activities

  • Manufacturing
  • Export services
  • Light engineering
  • Food production
  • Professional services
  • Regional distribution

License types

  • Industrial
  • Service
  • Manufacturing
  • Commercial

Visa eligibility

Depends on commercial registration, facility, and workforce approvals

Office solutions

Office units and commercial property options

Warehousing options

Industrial land and pre-built industrial units

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 approvals is a practical planning range. Regulated, industrial, financial, or customs-heavy activities can take longer.

Approximate pricing

Land and facility based; BIIP publishes 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

  • 100% foreign ownership
  • Competitive land and utility costs
  • Port and airport proximity
  • Saudi market access
  • Manufacturing ecosystem

Disadvantages

  • Best for export-oriented projects
  • Facility commitments matter
  • Not a pure virtual setup location

Nearby airports and ports

Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain International Airport, Saudi causeway

Contact information

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

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Frequently asked questions

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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