Minimum capital
BHD 250,000 Plus 2% of average par value in circulation, plus a liquid fund of one quarter of fixed overheads. SIO-4.
Requirements
What it takes.
Application fee
BHD 100
Annual fee
BHD 5,000 to 12,000 0.25% of operating expenses, banded
Decision time
60 days Statutory.
Foreign firms
Bahrain incorporation or a branch
Reserve rule
1:1 in BHD or USD, permanent redemption at par, independent audit
Approval rate
No licensed issuer yet
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