Bahamas Offshore Company Registration - Business Setup
- Register your Company in Bahamas in 10 days (upon validation of your identification documents).*
- Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
5 simple steps are needed to incorporate your company in the Bahamas
Complete our application form - Bahamas
Complete our order form and make the payment for your chosen services. You will then be assigned a client manager to assist you through the incorporation process.
Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.
Incorporate your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully incorporated subject to local authority approval.
Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.
Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
Bahamas Offshore Company Formation
Good to Know
Bahamian IBCs are allowed to make and maintain contact with professional firms, maintain books and records, hold meetings of directors or members, and lease real estate for use as an office in the Bahamas. It is also possible to obtain a license from the Minister of Finance to carry out other types of business activities on the island, if he considers that they are in the interest of the Bahamas.
Main Characteristics of a Bahamas Offshore Company
Company type
International Business Company (IBC).
Governing corporate legislation
Companies in Bahamas are regulated under the IBC Act 200. The Securities Commission of the Bahamas is the governing authority.
Information published relating to company officers
The names of company officers appear on public record. Nominee officers can be used to avoid the client's name appearing.
Accounting requirement
No accounting / reporting requirements.
N.B. As per Section 67. (1) of the IBC Act, a company shall keep such financial statements, accounts and records as the directors consider necessary or desirable in order to reflect the financial position of the company
N.B. As per Section 67. (1) of the IBC Act, a company shall keep such financial statements, accounts and records as the directors consider necessary or desirable in order to reflect the financial position of the company
Taxation
No Taxes of any sort.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
While the company may not be liable to pay taxes, please consult with a tax/legal advisor in your country of residence, to determine your own tax liability.
Standard currency
US$
Time to form
Bahamas has a fast and efficient registry.
Stability
Very stable jurisdiction with an excellent reputation.
Communication
Good communication means.
Time zone
Convenient world time zone: GMT-5
Secretary required
No
Paid up capital requirement
Minimum share capital: $50,000.
(No paid up capital requirement)
(No paid up capital requirement)
Renewal Date
Anniversary date of the company / Each Year
Basis of legal System
Under Common Law.
Minimum directors/shareholders
Minimum of 1 director and 1 shareholder.
Bearer shares
Bearer shares are not permitted.
Documents Required
for the Creation of a Bahamas Company
A certified copy 
Certification of a passport can be made by a notary, an attorney-at-law, a bank, a public officer, or in accordance with SFM indications. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport, a certified copy of proof of domicile dated less than three months, a curriculum vitae, as well as last 3 months' bank statement. All in original.**
Bahamas Offshore Company, ideal for:
Bahamas Offshore Jurisdiction News
European Council: Bahamas, Belize, Seychelles and Turks and Caicos Islands removed from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes
28 February 2024
On 20th February 2024, the European Union (EU) made significant updates to its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, notably removing Bahamas, Belize, Seychelles, and Turks and Caicos Islands from the list.
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Bahamas removed from FATF money laundering list
14 January 2021
Paris based Financial Action Task Authority (FATF), the regulating body[..]
Reform of Bahamas business licensing regime
16 March 2019
The Bahamian government has published details of a new corporate taxation scheme, introduced to remove the preferential [..]
* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
Our Client Reviews
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Overall Rating
96%
Customer satisfaction rate, testimonials verified by Feefo.com
18-Dec-2024
Fast and reliable service. Account manager was responding fast and always to the spot.
Fast and reliable service. Account manager was responding fast and always to the spot.
07-Nov-2024
Mrs. Madina is great. REally helpful
Mrs. Madina is great. REally helpful
16-Oct-2024
Helpful, proactive and good communication and very fast delivery of the requested service. Excellent!
Helpful, proactive and good communication and very fast delivery of the requested service. Excellent!
26-Sep-2024
It was really a professional service
It was really a professional service
18-Sep-2024
Brilliant assistance, always swift and professional replies, generally speaking... happy with SFM
Brilliant assistance, always swift and professional replies, generally speaking... happy with SFM
09-Aug-2024
I was particularly well received by Christelle, the Managing Partner of the Dubai branch. SFM demonstrated great agility in their quotation process, which was crucial as I was leading a nascent structure in Dubai. The support provided during the administrative procedures for establishing my company in the UAE, along with the responsiveness of the service—especially from one of their team members, Oksana—truly reassured me and gave me confidence during a stressful period of establishing a professional presence abroad. I highly recommend SFM to any professional looking to set up in the UAE or even just to benefit from their advice.
I was particularly well received by Christelle, the Managing Partner of the Dubai branch. SFM demonstrated great agility in their quotation process, which was crucial as I was leading a nascent structure in Dubai. The support provided during the administrative procedures for establishing my company in the UAE, along with the responsiveness of the service—especially from one of their team members, Oksana—truly reassured me and gave me confidence during a stressful period of establishing a professional presence abroad. I highly recommend SFM to any professional looking to set up in the UAE or even just to benefit from their advice.
The Bahamas is an attractive choice for offshore company formation, due to its political stability and favourable business climate. The Bahamas' proximity to the United States makes it an attractive offshore jurisdiction for businesses seeking to expand their operations in the Americas. Its well-developed financial sector, skilled workforce, and business-friendly legal framework provide a range of advantages to international companies. The country's modern infrastructure and favorable business environment make it an ideal location for companies looking to establish a presence in the Caribbean region.
At SFM, we make the process straightforward with our offshore company formation services: five simple steps from registration to obtaining all relevant permits. Our dedicated personal account managers guide you every step of the way. You can use our platform to register your company in the Bahamas and any of the other jurisdictions we specialise in.
