Sovereign Bahrain assists foreign companies in establishing a branch office in Bahrain, enabling them to operate locally while maintaining their overseas identity. A branch can act as an operational, regional or representative office. We guide clients through registration, licensing, procedures and compliance requirements to support fully successful market entry within Bahrain.

A branch of a foreign company that is incorporated and registered outside Bahrain may be established as an Operational, Representative or a Regional Office. The limits of liability are the same as the parent company. Local operations are permitted only for an Operational Office, which require local sponsor. Representative and Regional Offices are only permitted to undertake marketing and promotion activities. A local office presence and a branch manager are required. Banking and insurance activities are allowed for Operational Offices only.