Bahrain Restaurant Licensing Guide

## Restaurant Licensing in Bahrain Bahrain has a streamlined licensing process for food establishments: ### Required Permits - **Commercial Registration** from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce - **Municipality license** from the relevant municipal council - **NHRA health permit** - **Civil Defense approval** - **Tourism license** (for tourism-classified establishments) ### Bahrain Advantage - One of the fastest GCC countries for business setup - Relatively straightforward licensing process - Supportive of small businesses and startups - F&B sector is actively encouraged ### Menu Requirements - Arabic language mandatory - Prices in BHD, inclusive of 10% VAT - Accurate descriptions of all items - Alcohol menu separate (if licensed) ## How Qaima Helps Qaima helps Bahraini restaurants launch quickly with compliant, professional menus that meet all regulatory display requirements.