Bahamas company formation: 2026 guide

Bahamas is a offshore jurisdiction in the Caribbean. Headline taxation: 0% income/corporate tax. Companies are typically operational in 5 days from approximately $3,500 all-in for first-year set-up.

Tax headline

0% income/corporate tax

Formation

5 days

From

$3,500

Treaties

Limited

Substance

ESA requirements

Banking

Bahamian banks plus EMIs

What we use Bahamas for

· Family office
· Investment fund
· Crypto exchange

Highlights

· DARE Act 2024
· SMART funds
· ICON structure
· Common law

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