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Bahamas
A Bahamas IBC is commonly used for cross-border holdings, international trade, and services. It has no corporate income tax, but requires a local licensed agent and compliance with economic-substance and transparency rules.
A Caribbean platform for international holdings.
International Business Company (IBC)
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- Tax
- No corporate income tax; a 15% domestic minimum top-up tax can apply to in-scope large MNE groups
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 shareholder and 1 director; directors may be individuals or bodies corporate, with no local-resident director requirement
- Share capital
- No statutory minimum authorised or paid-in capital
- Local requirements
- Bahamas registered office and licensed registered agent required; local or regulated business needs approval or licences
- Annual maintenance
- Generally no annual audit or corporate income-tax return; pay annual fee and report economic substance within 9 months of FYE
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 48 hours for regular registry processing once documents and due diligence are complete; complex cases take longer
- Public disclosure
- Director and officer register is filed publicly; shareholder and beneficial-owner information is not public
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
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02 · Advantages
Why Bahamas
- 01No corporate income tax, while large MNE groups must assess minimum-tax exposure
- 02One shareholder and one director are sufficient; no minimum capital
- 03Licensed providers can file online; regular registry processing is about 48 hours
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Incorporate through a licensed financial and corporate service provider, filing constitutional documents and compliance certification
- Provide due-diligence information for shareholders, directors, and ultimate beneficial owners
- Confirm investment approval and licences before local operations, landholding, or regulated activities
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Pay annual government fees and retain a registered office and licensed registered agent
- Complete the economic-substance report within 9 months after each financial year-end
- Keep director, officer, shareholder, and beneficial-owner records current; nominee directors are prohibited
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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