The Register · CBB

BHD 300,000

is the minimum capital for Bahrain, crypto exchange (Category 4).

Fixed. Operating a crypto-asset exchange.

CBB · checked 17 Aug 2026

Requirements

What it takes.

01

Minimum capital

BHD 300,000 Fixed. Operating a crypto-asset exchange.

02

Application fee

BHD 100

03

Annual fee

BHD 5,000 to 12,000 0.25% of operating expenses, banded

04

Decision time

60 days Statutory, CRA-1.1.21.

05

Foreign firms

Bahrain incorporation or a branch

06

Approval rate

1 holder

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