• Starting Operations

    • C4-1.2.14

      Within 6 months of the license being issued, the new licensee must provide to the CBB (if not previously submitted):

      (a) The registered office address and details of premises to be used to carry out the business of the proposed licensee;
      (b) The address in the Kingdom of Bahrain where full business records will be kept;
      (c) The licensee’s contact details including telephone and fax number, e-mail address and website;
      (d) A copy of its business continuity plan;
      (e) A copy of the auditor’s acceptance to act as auditor for the applicant;
      (f) A copy of the licensee’s professional indemnity insurance policy;
      (g) A copy of the applicant’s notarized memorandum and articles of association;
      (h) A copy of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce commercial registration certificate in Arabic and in English;
      (j) An updated organisation chart showing the reporting lines, committees (if any) and including the names of the persons undertaking the controlled functions; and
      (k) Any other information as may be specified by the CBB.
      Added: January 2022

    • C4-1.2.15

      New licensees must start their operations within 6 months of being granted a license by the CBB, failing which the CBB may cancel the license, as per the powers and procedures set out in Article 48 of the CBB Law.

      Added: January 2022