- What
- Investor support, fast registration and a startup visa.
- Who
- International companies entering Bahrain.
Checked · October 2026 · bahrainedb.com · How we check ↗
In detail
Bahrain EDB is an investment promotion in Bahrain. Bahrain Economic Development Board. Primary FDI gateway. 100% foreign ownership across most sectors (site wording) and ease of doing business with minimum hurdles.
- Amount
- Regulatory support
- Terms
- No equity
- Eligibility
- International companies entering Bahrain
- Sectors
- ICT, Tourism, Financial Services
- Benefits
- 100% foreign ownership
- Status
- Active
What the source says
“100% foreign ownership in most of our thriving sectors.”
“Bahrain EDB — the Bahrain Economic Development Board — is here to provide the information and assistance you need”
“Bahrain EDB is the first point of contact for investors looking to establish their businesses in the Kingdom.”
“Ease of doing business with minimum hurdles for creating and operating establishments.”
“Bahrain EDB can help you benefit from our business infrastructure, find a location for your business, discover talent, navigate any legal requirements and more.”
“The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) is an investment promotion agency with overall responsibility for attracting investment into the Kingdom”
Closing soon on the map
No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare government programmes in Bahrain
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain EDBInvestor support, fast registration and a startup visa. | not published | No equity | Active |
| Bahrain Development BankSME financing from a BHD 3,000 minimum; SME Fund tenors up to 5 years. | not published | Loan | Active |
| CBB FinTech Regulatory SandboxRegulatory permission to test fintech, payments and crypto products. | not published | No equity | Active |
| BENEFITNational payments switch; owns Bahrain FinTech Bay. Not a funder. | not published | Not published | Active |
| MoIC BahrainLicenses incubators, accelerators and incubated startups. | not published | No equity | Active |
No programmes match these filters.
Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
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Questions founders ask
What does Bahrain EDB offer?
Investor support, fast registration and a startup visa.
Does Bahrain EDB take equity?
No equity — service or permission.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · bahrainedb.com · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/bahrainedb · Checked October 2026