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Bahrain has the freest economy in the Middle East, ranked 19 worldwide, ahead of France and Germany. We strive to maintain or improve that position every year.

Part of the Arab Free Trade Zone

Bilateral trade and economic agreements with 43 other countries, including China, France, India, Singapore and the UK
Free Trade Agreement with the United States

Businesses enjoy:
Zero corporate taxes
Protection of an established legal system
The most transparent regulatory system in the region
Intellectual property protection
Global best-practice standards
Low inflation
No ‘free zone’ restrictions

Sovereign credit ratings ¹
• Standard & Poor’s – A stable
• Moody’s – A3
• Fitch – F1

¹ S&P Credit Rating 2007, Moody’s Credit Rating 2007, and Fitch Issuer Rating 2007.