Last updated: 23 June 2026.
Business Setup Bahrain (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website businessetupbahrain.com and provides company formation, commercial registration, visa, PRO, banking, and related corporate services in the Kingdom of Bahrain. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information, in line with Bahrain’s Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 30 of 2018, the “PDPL”).
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly and information generated automatically when you use our website:
- Contact details — name, email address, phone or WhatsApp number, and company name submitted through our enquiry and consultation forms.
- Business information — details about your intended activities, entity type, nationality, and documents you share so we can advise and act for you.
- Correspondence — records of your communications with us by email, phone, WhatsApp, or web form.
- Technical data — IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected via cookies and analytics.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your enquiries and provide a consultation or quotation.
- To deliver the services you engage us for, including submissions to government authorities on your behalf.
- To communicate with you about your matter, including updates and renewal reminders.
- To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
- To comply with our legal, regulatory, and anti-money-laundering obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the basis of your consent, the performance of a contract with you, our legitimate business interests, and compliance with legal obligations under Bahraini law.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share it only as needed to deliver our services or meet legal requirements, including with:
- Government bodies and authorities (such as MOICT, Sijilat, LMRA, NPRA, and GOSI) to process your applications.
- Banks and financial institutions where you ask us to facilitate account opening.
- Trusted service providers (such as IT, hosting, and communications) who act on our behalf under confidentiality obligations.
- Authorities or advisers where required by law, regulation, or to protect our legal rights.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to provide our services, maintain proper records, and comply with legal and regulatory obligations, after which it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Cookies & Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the site and understand how it is used. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; some features may not function correctly without them.
Your Rights
Subject to the PDPL, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your data where there is no legal reason for us to keep it.
- Object to or restrict certain processing, and withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below.
Data Security
We apply appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Third-Party Links
Our website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at info@businessetupbahrain.com or via our Contact page.