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A Trusted and Accredited Consultancy Serving Bahrain for Over 23 Years.

Licensed by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and strategically located at the Bahrain Financial Harbour, LEVANT advises startups, corporations, financial institutions, insurance providers, and family enterprises through every stage of business growth and governance.

23+
Years advising in Bahrain
30+
Years of Legal Leadership Experience
2006
Supporting CBB Registrations Since
56+
Companies recently registered
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About the company

LEVANT Business Management Services (LevantBMS) is a licensed and accredited business consultancy approved by the Bahrain Ministry of Industry and Commerce. We provide company setup, company formation, CR registration, company re- structuring, business management, corporate advisory, and strategic support across a broad spectrum of commercial activities. Our clients include startups, established companies, banks, insurance providers, and family-owned enterprises. From our offices on Level 2 of Bahrain Financial Harbour, directly opposite the Ministry, we help businesses establish, operate, and grow with confidence.

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Think advice

We help transform your ideas into a successful business — providing complimentary expert legal guidance before you begin, strategic insights for informed decision-making, clear assessments of risks and opportunities, ongoing advice as markets evolve, and comprehensive support for legal, financial, and operational compliance.

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Think growth

Business success does not end at incorporation. We partner with our clients through every stage of growth — helping them increase market share, attract and retain customers, improve financial performance, expand into new markets, strengthen brand reputation, and build resilient businesses prepared for future opportunities and challenges

Why clients choose us

A licensed authority — not a setup mill.

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23+ years in Bahrain

Over two decades of legal and corporate advisory experience inside the Kingdom.

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British-qualified MD

30 years of legal experience across Saudi Arabia, the UK and Bahrain — a graduate of three UK universities with a Master's in UK Legal Practice.

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Free legal advice

Expert legal advice for every client — before you even start your business.

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Competitive Fees Without Compromising Quality

Our professional fees are competitively benchmarked and quoted upfront, ensuring complete transparency from the outset.

Ministry of Industry & Commerce

What we handle at the Ministry.

مكتب معتمد · Approved Office
Professional Body — Approved Office (مكتب معتمد)
Free expert legal advice for all clients
Registration of all types of companies
All Sijilat services
Add / remove directors & partners
Violation removal
CR revival
Incorporation of investment companies
Incorporation of crypto-assets companies
Registration of banks' branches
Re-structuring of family companies
Corporate governance
Regulatory compliance
Corporate services

The full corporate lifecycle.

  • 01 Company setup, formation & registration
  • 02 Management consulting & company restructuring
  • 03 Shareholders' equity & company capitalization
  • 04 Corporate governance & regulatory compliance
  • 05 Framework & strategy, policies & procedures
  • 06 Regulatory approvals
  • 07 Directors' evaluation, AGMs & EGMs support
  • 08 Annual reports preparation
  • 09 New shareholders & directors; sale & purchase of shares
  • 10 Private & public subscription and investment placement
  • 11 Mergers & acquisitions — legal/financial due diligence, disclosure & documentation
Central Bank of Bahrain

Regulated registrations since 2006.

Trusted in CBB Regulatory Matters Since 2006. Our Managing Director is approved by the CBB as Head of Legal & Compliance since 2007, bringing nearly two decades of legal, regulatory and compliance expertise to our company

Investment companies Fund administrators Payment companies Crypto companies Banks' representative offices Offshore banks Insurance companies
Objective, mission & vision
Objective

We help entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses achieve their ambitions in the Kingdom of Bahrain — whether launching a new venture, establishing a regional presence, or relocating an existing operation

Mission & vision

To be a trusted partner for businesses and investors, delivering strategic guidance, commercial expertise, and tailored solutions that support sustainable growth across the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Leadership

Led by Mr Ismail — a British-qualified Managing Director.

A Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales, Mr. Ismail has been leading legal and compliance functions in Bahrain since 2003 and was approved by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) as Head of Legal and Compliance for an investment bank since 2007, bringing decades of extensive expertise in banking regulatory framework, legal, and corporate governance matters

Mr Ismail

Managing Director
Head of Legal & Compliance

Mr. Ismail is a senior British lawyer and a qualified Solicitor of England & Wales. As a graduate of three UK universities, he holds a Master's degree in UK Legal Practice, in addition to the Common Professional Examination (CPE) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC). Since 2003, he served in Bahrain as Head of Legal & Compliance, and was approved in 2007 by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) as an Approved Person for the Controlled Function of Head of Legal and Compliance.

  • Qualified solicitor of England & Wales
  • Master's in UK Legal Practice
  • Graduate of three UK universities
  • Head of Legal & Compliance in Bahrain since 2003
  • CBB Approved Person — Head of Legal & Compliance (2007)
  • Transactional lawyer across finance & capital markets

Leveraging decades of legal, regulatory, and compliance experience, Mr. Ismail now specializes in company formation and business establishment in Bahrain — advising clients on both regulated entities requiring Central Bank of Bahrain approval and commercial companies licensed by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce

Areas of legal expertise

A transactional lawyer across the deal lifecycle.

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Structured Finance

Advising on the structuring, negotiation and implementation of complex financing transactions — asset-backed financing, project finance, securitisations and other bespoke funding arrangements.

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Investment Vehicles

Advising on the establishment, structuring and operation of a wide range of investment vehicles, including holding companies, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), joint ventures and investment platforms.

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Private Equity & Investment Funds

Advising sponsors, investors and fund managers on private equity transactions, fund formation, acquisitions, disposals, management incentive arrangements and investment structuring.

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Collective Funds

Advising on the establishment and operation of collective investment schemes — private funds, exempt funds, expert funds and other regulated structures — with ongoing regulatory compliance.

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Capital Markets

Advising issuers, investors and financial institutions on equity and debt offerings, sukuk issuances, securities regulation, listing requirements and regulatory compliance.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Advising buyers, sellers and investors on domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and strategic investments — structuring, due diligence, negotiations and completion.

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Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

Advising issuers, shareholders and financial institutions on IPOs, stock-exchange listings, regulatory approvals, prospectus preparation, governance requirements and post-listing compliance.

Our team

Experts behind LevantBMS.

A multidisciplinary team supporting your business and investment needs in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Mr Kareem Badri

Human Capital Consultant

Mr HASSAN HUSSAIN

Core Banking Consultant

Mr Isam Khalid

Global Finance Consultant
Recent work

Recent Company Registrations and Incorporations Managed by LEVANT

A snapshot of companies we've taken from idea to active Commercial Registration.

ATECHURE DIGITAL W.L.L TRANS TRACK LOGISTICS W.L.L 55 DEGREES EAST VENTURES W.L.L BAHRAIN VISION TOURISTIC PROJECTS COMPANY W.L.L PROM AVATAR EMEA W.L.L GAUSS AUTO BAHRAIN W.L.L MAYBURY CONSULTING W.L.L KL MARKETING AND CONSULTING MANAGEMENT COMPANY W.L.L GEOCLIMA MIDDLE EAST W.L.L MKSH TRADING W.L.L ALKOOHEJI AND ALMOAJIL W.L.L ROQ PRODUCTION W.L.L VAMOIL INTERNATIONAL W.L.L HMW MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY W.L.L CAMBERLANE MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY W.L.L DOCKSPACE REPAIRING WORKS W.L.L INTEXO CONSULTING W.L.L DAPENG GENERAL TRADING W.L.L LATTITUDE SHIPPING INTERNATIONAL W.L.L MODERN DAY CONSULTANCY W.L.L NOVA PHARMA W.L.L XENIA - PRESSURE EQUIPMENT COMPANY W.L.L ECLIPSE TECH W.L.L EASTERN GLOBAL TRADING W.L.L ARROGATE FSG W.L.L RASHMI METALIKS BAHRAIN W.L.L SWIPEUP ELECTRONICS SERVICES W.L.L TYNEBRIDGE ADVISORY WLL MAISON ELIOTT CONSULTANCY WLL INANO FILMS WLL ALPHA SMART SOLUTIONS W.L.L ALQAHTANI INK AND PRINTERS W.L.L ALDHAD ELECTRONIC TRAINING INSTITUTE W.L.L RIGEL RUBICON W.L.L ZONKE ENGINEERING SERVICES RYLONE SERVICES CO LTD — FOREIGN BRANCH ORBITAL FOR CONSULTANCY W.L.L SAGESTONE ENTERPRISES W.L.L WYLD GOOSE W.L.L MARSON CO W.L.L 26 EAST VENTURES W.L.L AKBAR SHARES AND SECURITIES W.L.L CRISIS RESPONSE GULF W.L.L FAISAL ISLAMIC BANK BRANCH ALWADANIA GENERAL TRADING W.L.L ALADDIN POWER INTERNATIONAL TRADING W.L.L SAB TRADING W.L.L SAND AND SPICE TOURS W.L.L DEEP OCEAN FISH TRADING W.L.L INFOMAX INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES W.L.L EASTERN MARIN INDUSTRIES W.L.L BAHRAIN BIOMEDICAL AND RESEARCH AND TREATMENT W.L.L OMA CONSULTING COMPANY W.L.L OMNITY CONSULTANCY WLL EDU GATE WLL MEDSTAR RADIOLOGY AND DIAGNOSTIC CENTER WLL QUICK PEST CONTROL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE W.L.L HANSA ENERGY SOLUTIONS W.L.L NEXT GEN TECHNOLOGIES W.L.L. ASTOL ALBHAR SHIP MANAGEMENT COMPANY W.L.L. AUSPICIOUS CLOUDS GENERAL TRADING W.L.L. MATCO BAHRAIN W.L.L. ALBASTAKI CLEARANCE AND SERVICES W.L.L BAM MACHINERY TRADING COMPANY W.L.L. TYNEBRIDGE ADVISORY W.L.L. NEMA COLLECTIONS W.L.L. BAROQUE INTERNATIONAL GENERAL TRADING W.L.L. NEW HORSE INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY W.L.L. CROSSROADS WORLDWIDE TRADING COMPANY W.L.L. HATCOM BAHRAIN W.L.L. THE SILENT POWER W.L.L. ALJAZY LAUNDRY W.L.L. KAI CONSULTING W.L.L NUEVO ADVERTISING BAHRAIN HYDRAULICS W.L.L. (restructured) ) LIFE VISION COMPANY W.L.L ALDYAAR ALSAEDAA IMPORT & EXPORT OF KITCHENS W L L (restructuring) KITCHEN ONE TRADING W.L.L NOOR ALSAHAH BRANCH OF A FOREIGN COMPANY INGOT EV W.L.L MUZUN NET W.L.L ANSAR GALLERY W.L.L. (restructuring) RAEI ALTEEB W.L.L. ( regulatory approvals) GLOBAL PETRO INTERNATIONAL W.L.L FEM ADVISORY SERVICES W.L.L NASHAT GARMENTS W.L.L
Location

At the doorstep of the Bahrain Ministry of Industry & Commerce, company formation made simple

We are strategically located at the Bahrain Financial Harbour, Harbour Gate, 2nd Floor — directly opposite the Bahrain Ministry of Industry & Commerce