The Register · CBB

BHD 25,000

is the minimum capital for Bahrain, crypto services (Category 1).

Fixed, paid-up share capital, unimpaired by losses. CRA-3.1.2.

CBB · checked 17 Aug 2026

Requirements

What it takes.

01

Minimum capital

BHD 25,000 Fixed, paid-up share capital, unimpaired by losses. CRA-3.1.2.

02

Application fee

BHD 100

03

Annual fee

BHD 2,000 to 6,000 0.25% of operating expenses within a category band

04

Decision time

60 days Statutory. CBB must decide within 60 calendar days of a complete file, CRA-1.1.21.

05

Foreign firms

Bahrain incorporation or a branch, with locally present management

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