BAHAMAS

Bahamas Companies — Fact Sheet

 

Overview

The Bahamas is a long-established international financial centre with a stable legal system based on English common law. It is widely used by international clients for holding, investment, and cross-border structuring purposes.

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Bahamas companies are commonly adopted by Asia-based entrepreneurs, family offices, and investment groups seeking a reputable and well-regulated offshore jurisdiction.

 

Key Features

• Jurisdiction: The Commonwealth of The Bahamas

• Legal system: English common law

• Political stability: High

• Reputation: Established and internationally recognised

• OECD / FATF: Cooperative jurisdiction

 

Company Type

• International Business Company (IBC)

 

Incorporation Details

• Minimum directors: 1 (individual or corporate)

• Minimum shareholders: 1 (individual or corporate)

• Local director required: No

• Local shareholder required: No

• Registered office & agent: Required in The Bahamas

• Time to incorporate: Typically 3–5 working days (subject to KYC)

 

Share Capital

• Standard authorised capital: USD 50,000 (or equivalent)

• Bearer shares: Not permitted

• No capital duty payable

 

Taxation

• No corporate income tax

• No capital gains tax

• No withholding tax on dividends (for non-resident activities)

• Bahamas companies are generally used for tax-neutral structuring, subject to client-specific tax advice.

 

Annual Requirements

• Annual government licence fee: Payable

• Registered agent & office: Mandatory

• Annual return: Not required to be publicly filed

• Accounting records: Must be maintained (not publicly filed)

 

Confidentiality

• Shareholder and director information: Not publicly accessible

• Registers: Maintained by the registered agent

• Information disclosure: Subject to lawful requests and international cooperation standards

 

Economic Substance

• Economic substance rules may apply depending on the nature of activities conducted.

• Assessment is required on a case-by-case basis.

 

Common Uses

• Investment and asset holding

• Group structuring and reorganisation

• Joint ventures

• International trading and financing structures

 

Our Services

We provide end-to-end Bahamas company services, including:

• Incorporation

• Registered office and registered agent

• Annual maintenance and compliance coordination

• Ongoing corporate support

 

All services are provided subject to KYC/AML and regulatory requirements.

 

Enquiries

For pricing, structuring suitability, or incorporation timelines, please contact our team for a confidential discussion.

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🔗 Contact Us

If you require additional information, please contact us at Contact@viss.com.hk.  

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