The Discreet InvestorBahrain residence & company package A Gulf base without Dubai prices.
Bahrain offers what most people go to Dubai for, with no personal income tax, full foreign ownership and access to the Gulf market, at lower cost. Its Golden Residency now starts at BHD 130,000 in property, about $345,000.
What is inside
The Gulf Base Bahrain package, priced
| Component | Our fee if bought separately |
|---|---|
| Bahrain company, basic package | €3,300 |
| Bilder business account, London | €1,299 |
| CIM Banque personal account, Geneva | €1,199 |
| Total if bought separately | €5,798 |
| Gulf Base Bahrain package, 15% less | €4,928 |
The Golden Residency application, the qualifying property and all government, licence and bank charges are quoted per case. Our fees are one-off and exclude VAT where applicable.
The logic
Why the Gulf Base Bahrain combination works
Personal income tax
Bahrain does not tax individuals on income.
Property for Golden Residency
The threshold was cut by 35% to BHD 130,000, well below the UAE’s AED 2 million.
Foreign ownership
Most activities can be fully owned by foreigners, with access to the wider Gulf market.
Accounts outside the region
A UK business account and a Swiss personal account keep your money moving before local accounts are open.
The order of work
How we build the Gulf Base Bahrain package
Structure and pre-screening week 1
We confirm the activity and the residence route and pre-screen the accounts.
Company weeks 1–3
The company is registered in one to three days once documents are ready; licensing depends on the activity.
Property and residence weeks 3–10
You buy the qualifying property; we file the Golden Residency application for you and your family.
Accounts and operations ongoing
UK and Swiss accounts first, then local banking in Bahrain for day-to-day operations.
Is it for you?
Who the Gulf Base Bahrain package suits
A good fit if
- You want to live in the Gulf with your family at a lower cost than Dubai.
- You run a trading, consulting or holding company that serves the region.
- You plan to spend real time in the Gulf.
Look elsewhere if
- You want a residence you never visit: Golden Residency holders are expected to spend time in Bahrain each year.
- Your company will earn very large profits: see the planned corporate tax below.
The fine print of the Gulf Base Bahrain package
- Bahrain plans a 10% corporate income tax from 2027 for larger, more profitable businesses; the draft law was still in the legislature in 2026.
- Your home country may keep taxing you until you have genuinely moved.
- Some activities need a licence or a local partner.
FAQ
Questions about the Gulf Base Bahrain package
Why Bahrain rather than Dubai? +
Lower entry cost for residence and lower day-to-day costs, with the same absence of personal income tax. Dubai has a larger market and more flights; we compare both for your case.
Does the residence cover my family? +
Yes, Golden Residency holders can sponsor close family members.
Next step
Start the Gulf Base Bahrain package
In a one-hour orientation session we check whether this package fits your situation and map the order of work. The €199 fee is credited against the package if you go ahead within 30 days.
All packages: compare the six combinations.