ArticleBahrain's New Law Amendment To Punish Acts Of TerrorismThe King of Bahrain His Excellency King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifa gave his approval to new amendments in Law No. 58 Of 2006BahrainGovernment, Public SectorSTA Law Firm
ArticleBahrain's Golden Licence Attracts USD2.4 Billion In Investment In First YearThe Kingdom of Bahrain reported on 7 March that its 'Golden Licence' initiative had attracted a total of USD2.4 billion in investment from nine major projects across diverse sectors including financial services, manufacturing, ICT and tourism.BahrainGovernment, Public SectorThe Sovereign Group
ArticleBahrain Ends Employment Sponsor SystemThe government of Bahrain recently announced changes to the country’s rules relating to work visas for expatriate workers. Specifically, foreign workers in Bahrain are now able to change jobs without the consent of their employers. BahrainImmigrationHolland & Knight
ArticleBahrain Issues New Guiding Manual On Asset Recovery And Confiscation EnforcementThe Public Prosecution of the Kingdom of Bahrain has issued Decision No. (47) of 2025, introducing a guiding manual that outlines procedures for asset recovery requests and enforcement of confiscation judgments.BahrainFinance and BankingAl Tamimi & Company
ArticleQ&A: Will Brexit Frustrate My Lease?We are the tenant of commercial premises in central London which we have occupied for five years. The lease is for a term expiring in 2035European UnionReal Estate and ConstructionCharles Russell Speechlys
ArticleLiquidated Damages & Penalty Clauses In The Construction IndustryThe construction industry is a significant component of the Bahraini economy with local and foreign investment in new residential and commercial projects continuing to proliferate through the years.BahrainReal Estate and ConstructionRaees + Co
ArticlePublic Private PartnershipsPublic Private Partnerships ("PPPs") are essentially a form of collaboration between government entities and private institutions with a view of financing, development, building and operation of projects, including...BahrainGovernment, Public SectorRaees + Co
ArticleWhat Is On The Horizon For Workers' Employment Rights?As we head towards Halloween with the various permutations of a deal, a further delay to Brexit (most likely) or crashing out of the EU,European UnionEmployment and HRCharles Russell Speechlys
ArticleKey Set Up Considerations For Foreign Investors In BahrainBahrain offers a straightforward entry point for foreign investors who are looking to establish a base in the Gulf. BahrainGovernment, Public SectorThe Sovereign Group
ArticleAmendment To Decision No. 40 Of 2021 – Further Liberalisation Of Foreign Ownership In BahrainOver the past several years, Bahrain has undertaken significant incremental reforms to open its economy to foreign investment.BahrainGovernment, Public SectorAl Tamimi & Company
ArticleForeign Investment In BahrainThis article provides an overview of foreign investment in the Kingdom of Bahrain, highlighting the fundamental steps that are required to establish a business in Bahrain by a foreign investor...BahrainGovernment, Public SectorRaees + Co
ArticleThe EU FSR Decision And Its Implications For Middle Eastern InvestorsThe EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR, Regulation (EU) 2022/2560) is a tool adopted to address distortions in the EU internal market caused by subsidies from non-EU governments.BahrainCorporate/Commercial LawBREMER LF WLL
ArticleBahrain Raises The SME Ceiling To BHD20 MillionBahrain has significantly expanded its SME definition, increasing the medium enterprise threshold to 250 employees or BHD20 million in annual revenue. More businesses can now qualify for SME status, opening access to government support, preferential financing, procurement advantages and programmes designed to help companies grow and expand.BahrainGovernment, Public SectorThe Sovereign Group
ArticleAnti-Money Laundering Reforms & Legal PracticeMoney laundering has been the subject of extensive regulation around the globe. Whilst money laundering is by no means a new concept, the highly globalised society...BahrainGovernment, Public SectorRaees + Co
ArticleWho Are You Selling To?With an increasingly competitive market, developers, sales agents and other real estate professionals in Kingdom of Bahrain are under considerable pressure to attract buyers and complete transactions.BahrainGovernment, Public SectorCharles Russell Speechlys
ArticleOverview Of Business Setup In BahrainCentrally located in the Gulf, stable economic climate, business-friendly atmosphere, state-of-art technology, and exceptional business opportunities are sufficient to convince an investor ...BahrainCorporate/Commercial LawSTA Law Firm