Quick Reference
Bahrain Government Departments & Business Abbreviations
A quick-reference glossary of the terms and acronyms you'll encounter throughout Bahrain's business setup, licensing and compliance process.
Why This Matters
Know Your Abbreviations
Setting up and running a business in Bahrain involves a number of government bodies, licences and regulatory terms — often referred to by abbreviation. This glossary explains the most common ones you're likely to come across while working with us.
If you come across a term that isn't listed here, feel free to ask your Dt Consultancy advisor directly.
Full Reference
Abbreviations & Full Forms
CRCommercial Registration
MOICMinistry of Industry and Commerce
NBRNational Bureau for Revenue
VATValue Added Tax
LMRALabour Market Regulatory Authority
GOSIGeneral Organisation for Social Insurance
CPRCentral Population Registry
NHRANational Health Regulatory Authority
MOHMinistry of Health
ISOInternational Organization for Standardization
EDBBahrain Economic Development Board
KYCKnow Your Customer
POAPower of Attorney
SMESmall and Medium Enterprise
GCCGulf Cooperation Council
MOEMinistry of Environment
GDCDGeneral Directorate of Civil Defense
MOTMinistry of Tourism