The Peer Review Report of the Legal and Regulatory Framework of The Bahamas, issued by the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, indicates *”The Bahamas’ … Read More
Accelerated Permanent Residency Gets a Boost
The Bahamas Government has amended its National Investment Policy (NIP) to provide accelerated permanent residency consideration for substantial investors and individuals purchasing a residence of $1.5 million or more. Permanent … Read More
Securities Industry Legislation Passed
The new Securities Industry Act, 2011 was passed in the House of Assembly today, after its first reading. It will now have to progress to the Upper Chamber for approval. … Read More
Mexico Trade Barriers Removed as Bahamas Elevated to Positive List
The bringing into force of The Bahamas-Mexico Tax Information Exchange Agreement serves to offset the impact of The Bahamas’ inclusion on the so-called Mexican blacklist, opening the door for a … Read More
OECD’s Current Tax Agenda
The OECD has released its annual publication, “[OECD’s Current Tax Agenda](http://www.oecd.org/dataoecd/38/17/1909369.pdf)”, outlining its program of work on tax issues. OECD Secretary General Angel Gurría says “*The OECD works to develop … Read More
BFSB Announces IBFS 2012
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) has announced that the third annual International Business & Finance Summit (IBFS) will take place February 3 – 5. 2012 at the Abaco Beach … Read More
High Canadian Interest in Business Opportunities in The Bahamas
More than 125 financial and business professionals in Toronto and Calgary were told how the Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) between The Bahamas and Canada enhances business opportunities in The … Read More
S&P’s Investment Grade Rating Maintained
International credit rating agency [Standard & Poor’s](http://www.standardandpoors.com) (S&P) has maintained The Bahamas’ credit rating of BBB+, with the same stable outlook. Credit Analyst Olga Kalinina has said that major fiscal … Read More
Bank of The Bahamas Private Banking Brochure A Winner in International Awards Competition
The creative work performed on a private banking brochure for [Bank of The Bahamas](http://www.bankbahamas.com) recently received international accolades from the American and Caribbean Advertising Federations. The agencies behind the design … Read More
Eugene Dupuch Law School wins CCJ International Law Moot
For the second consecutive year, the [Eugene Dupuch Law School](http://www.edls.edu.bs/) was declared the overall winners of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) International Law Moot. Representing team EDLS at the … Read More