BIW provides investors with the opportunity to establish their business in a safe and secure economy
through seamless procedures.

Trade licenses for items to be sold in Bahrain are conveniently obtained and issued with no restrictions on repatriation of capital, profits or dividends.

A complete customs duty exemption is also included on the following:

	Capital goods
	Goods for re-export
	Raw materials for manufacturing
	Semi-finished commodities imported for further processing
	Imports required for development projects

Establishments may be set up without a local sponsor, thus providing full business ownership in most categories
and ensuring 100% profit retention. Exemption of corporate, personal, and value-added or withholding tax also ensures
increased profitability.

Advantages of doing business in Bahrain include a cost-effective, educated bilingual workforce skilled in all main trades, industries and professions. A stable local currency that is pegged to the US Dollar and an advanced telecommunications infrastructure with a digital network and a liberal telecommunications sector.