On Friday May 24th, 2019 the Competent Authority published the attached updated list on CRS/AEOI Exchange Partners. Please be guided accordingly with respect to your 2019 reporting. Questions/Queries: All portal queries should be directed tohelpdesk@taxreporting.finance.gov.bs For queries related to the site and/or information on the reporting obligations please submit emails to information@taxreporting.finance.gov.bs Official Notice: Please see … Read More
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FAQs on The COMMERCIAL ENTITIES (SUBSTANCE REQUIREMENTS) ACT, 2018 (“CESRA”)
FAQs on The COMMERCIAL ENTITIES (SUBSTANCE REQUIREMENTS) ACT, 2018 (“CESRA”)
Investment Funds Bill 2019
Investment Funds Bill, 2019 (PDF) Tabled in Parliament in February, 2019
Gazetted – Revised Commercial Entities (Substance Requirements) Act
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IFC Review: The Bahamas: Committed to Compliance, Embracing Innovation
Legislative Developments – December 2018
ADDRESS BY HON KEVIN PETER TURNQUEST (28 NOVBEMBER 2018) BUSINESS LICENCE AMENDMENT BILL 2018 COMMERCIAL ENTITIES (SUBSTANCE REQUIREMENTS) BILL 2018 Movement for Commercial Entities – 10 December, 2018 Movement for ROBO NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS BILL 2018 PENAL CODE (AMENDMENT) BILL 2018 REGISTER OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP BILL 2018 REMOVAL OF PREFERENTIAL EXEMPTIONS BILL 2018
Statement from the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Regarding Financial Sector Reform
In an effort to enhance the Financial Services Sector, the Government of The Bahamas is developing a new framework aimed at strengthening industry regulations and protecting revenues to the Public Treasury. By demonstrating our commitment to global standards, we are working to maintain The Bahamas’ competitive edge as a global leader in the financial services … Read More
Bahamas Financial Services Board Hosts 20th Anniversary Fun, Run, Walk
The Bahamas Financial Services Board hosted its first ever Fun, Run, Walk on Saturday October 20th. The race was one of several events planned for the month of October to celebrate BFSBS’s 20th Anniversary. The fun, run, walk started promptly at 6am at Arawak Cay. Participants started at the western entrance of Arawak Cay, headed … Read More
19th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2018
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) hosted its nineteenth (19th) Annual General Meeting (AGM) in the Victoria Room of the British Colonial Hilton Hotel on Wednesday September 19th. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance K Peter Turnquest gave the keynote address at the AGM. He updated attendees on the status of our international … Read More
FTRA Regulations 2018 & Appointed Day Notice
Please find attached the gazetted Financial Transactions Reporting Regulations, 2018 and the appointed day notice bringing the Regulations into operation on June 11th, 2018. Financial Transactions Regulations. 2018 FFT Regulations Appointed Day Notice