Verifying your store is one of the final steps in getting your Salla store ready to operate in the Bahrain. It also lets you move on to activating online payments for your customers.
The process has four sections: business details, ownership and store management, banking information, and a final review before submission.
What to prepare before you start
Having the right documents ready before you begin makes verification much faster.
Ultimate Beneficial Owner form (UBO Form) | Valid and not expired. |
Bank statement for the last 3–6 months | Must show the bank name, account holder name, and IBAN. |
Simple rule: Enter every detail exactly as it appears on your official documents. If the wording differs, use the official document version.
How to open store verification
1. From your store home page, find the Continue setting up your store checklist.
2. Next to Verify your store, click Verify.
3. Click Start verifying your store.
The verification form opens with four sections. Complete them in order.
Step 1: Business details
Start with the official information about your business.
Upload your business documents
Commercial Registration document - required
- TAX Registration Certificate - optional
- Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, or supporting ownership document where required
If a field shows an error: Correct the information before continuing. For example, remove unsupported symbols from the company name or check that the CR number uses the required format.
Step 2: Ownership and store management
Next, add the people who own and manage the business.
Add each owner
1. Select the number of owners from the list.
2. For each owner, enter the Oman national ID number in the format 12345678.
3. Upload the Oman national ID front and back.
4. Upload the owner's passport.
More than one owner: Additional owner sections appear automatically. Upload each person's documents under the correct owner and include all owners shown in the applicable ownership documents.
Add the store manager
If you are the owner, manager, and authorized signatory, select I am the company owner/manager and the authorized signatory.
If someone else manages the store, clear the option and provide:
- Manager ID number
- Manager Bahrain national ID - front and back
- Manager passport
Start over: Use Start over only if you want to return to the first step, clear the information you entered, and begin the verification form again.
Step 3: Banking information
Add the Bahrain bank account where you will receive your payouts.
1. Select your bank from the list of supported Bahrain banks.
2. Enter the account holder name.
3. Enter the IBAN. Bahrain IBANs begin with BH.
4. Upload the IBAN certificate.
Before you continue, check that:
- The account holder name matches the IBAN certificate exactly. This is the name shown on the bank document and may be an individual or company name.
- The IBAN entered matches the certificate.
- The certificate is clear and fully readable, with the required information available in English and/or Arabic.
- The account is with a Bahrain bank and is in BHD.
Tip: Copy the IBAN directly from your bank document instead of typing it from memory.
Step 4: Review and submit
The Review Information page shows the information and documents you added in the previous sections.
- Review each section carefully.
- If you spot a mistake, use the edit icon beside that section to correct it.
When everything is accurate, confirm the declaration and click Submit Application.
Your verification application has now been submitted.
What happens after you submit
Revision requested: You do not need to restart the application. Update only the items highlighted in the verification form, then resubmit.
Common verification issues
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Frequently asked questions
What documents do I need to verify my store in Bahrain?
Prepare a valid Commercial Registration (CR), your MOA, AOA, or share-distribution document if ownership details are not shown on the licence, a valid UBO form, and a bank statement from the last 3–6 months.
You’ll also need a valid National ID and passport for every owner, plus an IBAN certificate showing the bank name, account holder name, and IBAN. If you don’t have a Bahraini National ID, you can upload an alternative identification document.
If your business is registered for VAT or tax, you’ll also need your Tax Registration Certificate and TRN.
Can I start verification before finishing the rest of my store setup?
Yes. You can review the requirements, prepare your documents, and submit verification while you complete the rest of your store setup.
What types of bank accounts are accepted when verifying my Bahraini store on Salla?
Only business bank accounts are accepted.
Do I need to add all business owners?
Yes. Add the number of owners required by the verification form and provide the requested documents for each owner.
What if the store manager is not the owner?
Clear the owner/manager option and enter the manager's ID information, Bahrain national ID, and passport separately.
Can I correct information before submitting?
Yes. Use the edit icon on the review page to correct any section before you submit.
What happens if Salla asks me to revise my application?
Reopen verification, update the specific fields highlighted in red, and resubmit.
How long does verification take?
Review time depends on how complete and accurate your submission is. Clear, valid, complete documents help avoid revisions.
What happens after approval?
Your store becomes verified and you can move on to activating the online payment methods available for your store in Bahrain.
I don’t have an Bahrain national ID, what should I upload?
You can upload a valid national ID from your country of residence or country of origin. At minimum, make sure you also provide the identification document used to obtain your trade license as part of your KYC submission.