Search and document delivery at a glance
- Search online
- Public search and company profiles without an account or payment. [1]
- Search language
- English search interface with an Arabic language option. Separate fields for English and Arabic company names. [1]
- Digital documents
- Electronic certificates and CR data. [4]
- Document language
- Not specified
- Paper and collection
- Yes. Official printing service with postal delivery, plus in-person printing at the Bahrain Investors Center. [3] [2]
- International delivery
- Not specified
- Fees at a glance
- Public search free; official extract BHD 20
- Access
- Search without an account; document orders by the owner or authorised representative
Choose the right register
CR means Commercial Registration. SIJILAT is operated by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Public search and electronic application services are separate access routes. One CR number can cover several branches identified by different suffixes. [1] [2]
Names and abbreviations explained
- CRCommercial Registration
- Business registration. An additional number distinguishes branches, for example 999-1 and 999-2. [1]
- eKeyGovernment electronic identification
- Login for government application services. eKey 2.0 is for Bahrain’s citizens and residents. You do not need an eKey for public company search. [4] [1]
- Authorized SignatoriesPeople authorised to sign
- The public profile can identify people and their signing authority, such as sole or joint authority. This differs from ownership of capital. [1]
Search step by step
From search to the required evidence
Search by name or CR number
Open public search. Use “Commercial Registration Number”, “Commercial Name (English)” or “Commercial Name (Arabic)”. After selecting “Search”, wait for results to load; the table may initially appear empty. [1]
Match branch and status
Open the company name or CR number. Also check the branch, legal form, address, registration and expiry dates. “All Branches” helps distinguish additional locations under the same registration. [1]
Read the public detail fields
The profile provides details of activities, capital and ownership interests, along with authorised signatories and amendment history. Read each person’s specific authority. Grouped ownership entries can represent several investors. [1]
Order the official extract
For an official extract, use “Printing Services” and “Request for Printing Certificates/Extracts/Letters” in the application area. Select the document type and enter the CR number and delivery address. The service requires the owner or an authorised representative; the catalogue specifies an official power of attorney for unrelated applicants. [3] [2]
Documents and fees
| Document / information | Contents and purpose | Fee | How to get it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public company profile [1] | Basic information, activities, capital, ownership interests, signatories and changes according to the available record. | Free | Public search → open company name or CR number. |
| Official CR extract or certificate [2] [3] [4] | Official registered business data; choose the document type when ordering. | BHD 20 according to the government service catalogue | Printing Services → Request for Printing Certificates/Extracts/Letters; owner or authorised representative. |
Public research from abroad
Name search and company profiles are accessible without an account, Bahraini identity document or payment. Other services on the same website have their own sign-in requirements. [1]
Identification and representation for document orders
The official application FAQ requires an advanced eKey for transactions, or use of an approved professional body or a person with a notarised power of attorney and eKey. The current interface also shows eKey 2.0 and GCC Login. For a researcher without a supported identity, the specifically documented route is an appropriately authorised representative. [5] [4] [1] [3]
Electronic documents and postal delivery
The government digital authority confirms that SIJILAT 3.0 supports electronic issue of certificates and CR data. The separate printing service describes original and authenticated documents delivered through the post office. File format, document language and delivery to your destination country must be established for the specific document type. [4] [3]
Fee and processing
The government service catalogue lists BHD 20 and one working day for printing the CR certificate or extracting registration data. In-person printing is handled by the Registration Directorate at the Bahrain Investors Center. Processing time is not an international postal delivery estimate. [2] [3]
Avoid common mistakes
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an eKey to search for a company?
You do not need an eKey for public search or company profiles. eKey login applies to electronic application services. [1] [5]
Can an official extract be posted abroad?
The official printing service specifies postal delivery. International shipping is not specified. Confirm the destination country before ordering with the Bahrain Investors Center at ir@moic.gov.bh. [3]
Original sources
Sources reviewed: 15 September 2026. The guidance is based on the linked information published by registers and public authorities.
- SIJILAT public search and checked company profile Ministry of Industry and Commerce
- Print an extract of data from the Commercial Registration Bahrain National Portal
- Request for Printing CR Certificates/Extracts/Letters Bahrain National Portal
- Projects and Initiatives: Sijilat 3.0 and eKey 2.0 Information and eGovernment Authority
- Sijilat Frequently Asked Questions Bahrain National Portal