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    How to Renew a Commercial Registration (CR) in Bahrain

    A Bahrain CR is renewed through the Sijilat portal before its expiry date. Late renewal can block banking, visas and government services.

    Ayman Almodaweb

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    Ayman Almodaweb, Managing Director & CEO

    Last reviewed September 2026 1 min read
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    Before you renew

    • Check the CR expiry date on Sijilat
    • Make sure the lease or registered address is still valid
    • Clear any outstanding municipality or LMRA items
    • Confirm that shareholder and signatory details are current

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    Changes at renewal

    Renewal is a good time to add or remove activities, update the address or change shareholders. These are filed as amendments.

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