Company Formation in Bahamas
How to register a company in the Bahamas easily. LegalBison offers complete solutions at the best price.
- 0% tax for IBCs
- No public registers
- No need for financial reporting
- High reputation
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Nominee director
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Accounting for 1 year
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Turnkey company formation, Everything you need to get off the ground. Start now!
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
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Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
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Notary Services
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Company Secretary
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Nominee Shareholder
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Nominee director
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Accounting for 1 year
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Apostilled set of documents
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Additional legal support
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Corporate Account
Full turnkey company formation and support in all necessary aspects. Customized pricing!
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Initial consultation
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Turnkey Company Formation
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Company contact person
-
Registered legal company address for 1 year
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Remote incorporation
-
Notary Services
-
Company Secretary
-
Nominee Shareholder
-
Nominee director
-
Accounting for 1 year
-
Apostilled set of documents
-
Additional legal support
-
Corporate Account
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Incorporation Assistance in the Bahamas - Free Consultation
Our consultant will gladly provide you with information and advice regarding the formation of an IBC in the Bahamas.
You may also inquire about our ready-made companies in the Bahamas. We have a rolling stock of shelf companies in the Bahamas, with availability and pricing on demand.
Getting started with company registration in Bahamas
Find out all the necessary information about Bahamas company formation. Discover why the Bahamas is a popular jurisdiction and how it can help your business to reach a higher level. Additional information is on demand, directly from our team of experienced consultants.
- Timeline
- Duration
- Remote incorporation
- Required Information
- Documents
What are the steps to register a company in the Bahamas?
The registration process of a company in Company Formation in Bahamas is very simple. The experts of LegalBison will assist you throughout every step of it:
- Initial consultation and agreement;
- Payment of the full invoice;
- [IF REMOTELY]: Notarization of POA by client;
- Preparation of registration documents;
- Document signed at the notary;
- Official register validity: immediately.
How long does it take to form a company in the Bahamas?
It takes 2-4 working days, once the basic document package is formed, to register a company in the Bahamas.
The whole process can be done remotely in one week.
Can I form a company in the Bahamas remotely?
The whole incorporation process can be conducted remotely. No travel is necessary but the notarization of documents is necessary.
- A Power of Attorney (POA) from (all) partners is needed;
- The POA is sent to you by us based on the services you want;
- You have to certify the POA by a notary and in some cases legalize it by apostille (some countries need full legalization);
- Once you have the POA on your hands, we double-check, and you send us the original form (physical document!) via courier to our address;
- The Bahamas are part of the Hague Convention of the Apostille.
Necessary information to begin with company formation in the Bahamas
- 3 options of your desired name for the company and a company contact email address;
- Names, addresses, and emails of all shareholders and board members;
- Short description of your company’s activity.
Required documents to provide to register a company in the Bahamas
- Passport copies (scans) of all individuals above, also beneficiary owner if applicable;
- A Power of Attorney (in case of a remote company registration);
- Certified company documents (in case at least one of the shareholders is going to be a foreign company).
Alternatives to company formation in Bahamas
Our team has curated the following jurisdictions as being worthy alternatives to a company registered in the Bahamas.
Things to know before registering your company in Bahamas
How high is the corporate income tax in the Bahamas?
International Business Companies registered in the Bahamas are exempt from any kind of taxation. However, the yearly payment of a government fee is mandatory:
- 350 USD for companies whose capital doesn’t exceed 50,000 USD;
- 1,000 USD for companies whose capital is 50,001 USD and over.
DTAA signed by the Bahamas for companies
The Bahamas does not have double taxation agreements with other countries.
The Bahamas has signed Tax Information Exchange Agreements with the following countries:
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Faroes, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greenland, Guernsey, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, San Marino, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
Accounting and audit requirements for a company in the Bahamas
A company shall keep financial statements, accounts, and records. There are no requirements to report, audit, or file a return.
Economic substance and residency requirements for companies in the Bahamas
There are no residency requirements to incorporate an IBC in the Bahamas.
A registered office address will be provided at the incorporation by LegalBison’s project management team.
- Taxes in Bahamas
- Double Tax Treaties
- Accounting and audit requirements in the Bahamas
- Residency requirements for company holders
How high is the corporate income tax in the Bahamas?
International Business Companies registered in the Bahamas are exempt from any kind of taxation. However, the yearly payment of a government fee is mandatory:
- 350 USD for companies whose capital doesn’t exceed 50,000 USD;
- 1,000 USD for companies whose capital is 50,001 USD and over.
DTAA signed by the Bahamas for companies
The Bahamas does not have double taxation agreements with other countries.
The Bahamas has signed Tax Information Exchange Agreements with the following countries:
Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Faroes, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greenland, Guernsey, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, San Marino, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.
Accounting and audit requirements for a company in the Bahamas
A company shall keep financial statements, accounts, and records. There are no requirements to report, audit, or file a return.
Economic substance and residency requirements for companies in the Bahamas
There are no residency requirements to incorporate an IBC in the Bahamas.
A registered office address will be provided at the incorporation by LegalBison’s project management team.
About company registration in Bahamas
Yes, the OECD has classified the Bahamas as a tax haven.
No. Banks in the Bahamas are not willing to work with International Business Companies. However, our legal team can advice you on the best jurisdiction to open your corporate bank account in. Get in touch with us for more information.
Depending on your objective and your business model, another jurisdiction might fit better. The best way to determine if the Bahamas is the best place for your business, get in touch with our experts.
With very beneficial rules for operation, the Bahamas is indeed a very effective jurisdiction. It would not fit every business model, though. For more information, get in touch with our experts.
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Consulting team dedicated into advising the best suitable jurisdiction for your project.
Experienced crypto and FinTech MLRO with company structuring and PI onboarding.