Annual CR renewal, data update and clearing violations on Sijilat

We renew the CR on time, clear any violations that block renewal (missing accounts, ES return), and keep partner, manager and address data current.

BHD 75Yearly

For: Every Bahrain CR holder: WLLs, SPCs, branches, individual establishments and virtual CRs.

What we need from you

  • CR number and expiry date

    Renewal timing

  • List of open violations on Sijilat

    Violations block renewal

  • Latest audited accounts filing status

    Missing accounts create violations

  • Economic substance return status

    Non filing creates a violation

  • Lease or address proof

    Address update

  • Changes in partners or managers

    Amendments to file

What we discuss

  • Has anything changed in owners, managers, activities or address?

    Must be updated before or with renewal

  • Are any activity licences from other authorities expiring?

    Renew them in step

  • Is the company still trading?

    Dormant CRs can be struck off under Art. 320

  • Do you want to cancel unused branches or activities?

    Saves fees and compliance

What we file

  • Check violations and clear them

  • Renew the CR and pay fees

    Renewal fee BHD 50; late example: 5 months late in year one = 5 x BHD 10 = BHD 50 fine

  • File amendments for any data changes

What you get

  • Renewed CR certificate

  • Violation clearance note

  • Next year reminder

The law

  • Commercial Registration Law, Decree-Law No. 27 of 2015 (amended by Decree-Law 52 of 2018 and Law 9 of 2022): Every commercial activity needs a CR issued through Sijilat; a CR is deleted if required licences are not obtained within one year Source
  • Ministerial Order No. 63 of 2024 (from 17 October 2024): Late CR renewal fines: BHD 10 a month in year one, BHD 20 in year two, BHD 30 in year three, then BHD 500 a year, capped at BHD 5,000 Source
  • Ministerial Order No. 62 of 2024: A standard authorisation can replace a power of attorney for filings by recognised professional bodies or the registrant's staff; deleted CRs may be reinstated at any time if conditions are met Source
  • Art. 320, Commercial Companies Law and Decision No. 37 of 2008: A company that has not traded, or stopped for more than a calendar year without acceptable excuse, may be struck off Source

Questions people ask

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