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for £1995.00
The key features of a Bahamian Company Registration are:
- A company can have just one director and one shareholder (they can be the same person and can be of any nationality).
- Included in our package there is no Local Office Requirement: Except for a registered agent and registered office in the Bahamas.
- Nominee directors/shareholders can be used to enhance privacy.
- Tax neutrality
- Companies can open bank accounts in various currencies worldwide.
- Strong Privacy: Shareholders, directors, and beneficial owners are kept confidential (though info must be kept with the registered agent for compliance purposes).
- The Bahamas is a well-established offshore jurisdiction with a mature financial services industry.
- Minimal reporting and accounting requirements (no annual financial statements or audits needed for IBCs unless operating locally).
- The Bahamas is a stable Commonwealth nation with a legal system based on English common law.
- Stability - Due to political stability, strategic location and business friendly used framework.
- Suitable for international trade, e-commerce, investment holding, estate planning, and wealth management.
A Bahamian IBC offers tax neutrality, confidentiality, ease of setup, and strong asset protection, making it attractive for entrepreneurs, investors, and clients looking for international structuring.
To request a free consultation about your Bahamian company formation with our experienced team, please call us on +44 (0)1302 729041 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, use the live chat facility on our website.
Why not take a look at our article on offshore company benefits?
What’s included for £1995.00
- Bahamian Company Formation
- Government Registration Fees
- Registered Office
- Registered Agent
- Electronic copy of:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Register of Directors
- Register of Members/Shareholders
- First Board Minute Appointing the Director
The above is included with an Exempt IBC company formation. Please contact us for more information.
Timescale
The name approval usually takes between 1-2 days. Once we have received all the required identification documents, the company formation process will take approximately 2-5 working days subject to compliance review.
Please Note: Due to the difference in time zones we work on, the replies will not always be immediate from the agent and can impact the response time.
Offshore Bank Account
After your Bahamian company formation, you may wish to open an Offshore Business Bank Account. CFS International Formations have a close working relationship with Banks in the US and Asia, who are willing to open accounts for Bahamian entities.
Why Form a Company in the Bahamas
Forming a company in the Bahamas is attractive for several reasons, especially for international entrepreneurs, investors, and businesses. Here are the main advantages:
- The Bahamas is a well-known offshore financial center with a strong legal and regulatory framework.
- Compliance with international standards (FATF, OECD) enhances credibility.
- International Business Companies (IBCs) are the most popular.
- Easy to set up and operate, with minimal reporting requirements.
- Bahamas companies can be used for estate planning, wealth preservation, and shielding assets from lawsuits or creditors.
- English common law system provides predictability and legal security.
- The Bahamian dollar is pegged 1:1 with the US dollar, providing financial stability.
- Strategic location close to the US, Caribbean, and Latin America.
- Useful for businesses seeking international expansion or holding companies.
Tax Information for your Bahamas Company Registration
- No corporate income tax
- No personal income tax
- No capital gains tax
- No withholding tax
- No inheritance or estate taxes
Company Name
When choosing a name for a Bahamas Formation the name must be unique and approved by the Bahamas Registrar General’s Department. CFS Formations will handle this as part of the formation process.
Certain words such as Bank, Insurance, Trust require special licenses
The company name ending must be one of the following: LIMITED, LTD, CORPORATION, CORP, INCORPORATION, INC, S.A., GmbH
Directors, Shareholders and Secretary
For a standard Bahamian company formation, a minimum of one director and one shareholder is required. They can be the same person allowing you to have a ‘one person’ company. They do not need to reside in the Bahamas and can be any nationality. Officers of a Bahamas company can also be corporate bodies.
Please note that if the company has a complex corporate structure, an additional compliance fee may apply.
Share Capital
The standard Share Capital for a Bahamian Company is 50,000 shares with a par value of US$1.00 per share for a total of US$50,000 of authorised share capital.
Additional government fees are payable where the capital is in excess of US$50,000. Bearer Shares are not permitted.
Annual and Accounting requirements
For a Bahamian company registration, annual requirements are minimal.
The government fees must be paid annually and are included in the CFS annual renewal price.
The government does not require accounting and bookkeeping.
There are no required accounting standards and no required audits.
Also included in the renewal price is the renewal of the Registered Office.
The price for a Bahamian company yearly renewal is £1795.00
The following is included in a Bahamian yearly renewal:
- Registered Office
- Government Fees
- Economic Substance
Yearly Renewal £1,795.00
On a yearly basis, a Bahamian Company must be renewed with the Registered Agent and Authorities in the Bahamas. By renewing your company this ensures that it is kept in good standing with the authorities, in the Bahamas there are also accounting and financial statements which need to be filed with the authorities, please contact us for more information.
All Bahamas Companies are due for renewal on the 1st January each year.
Clients must comply with international standards (OECD, FATF, CRS reporting, beneficial ownership register kept privately with the agent).
The following is included in a Bahamian yearly renewal:
- Registered Office
- Government Fees
- Economic Substance
Annual Economic Substance filing
All Bahamian entities must complete an Economic Substance notification as part of the annual renewal. You are required to file an Economic Substance Report each year via the Bahamas ES portal.
The report is due within 9 months after the company’s financial year-end and must declare:
- Type of activity
- CIGA performed
- Number of employees in the Bahamas
- Business expenses in the Bahamas
- Premises & management details
Pure Equity Holding Companies only need to show compliance with basic corporate governance and filing obligations (no staff/office required).
Many companies that do not want to meet ES obligation’s structure themselves as holding companies only, since this falls under the lightest compliance test.
Record-Keeping
As a business you will be required to keep the following:
- Board minutes (preferably held in the Bahamas).
- Accounting records & financial statements (these do not need to be submitted to the registrar or the registered agent.
Ensure records are available for inspection if required by the Ministry of Finance.
Discover the Bahamas
Proximity to the US (just 50 miles from Florida).
Luxury lifestyle with exclusive resorts, yachting, and private islands.
Privacy and asset protection for international investors.
Ease of company incorporation with minimal requirements
Well-connected travel hub, with direct flights to North America, Latin America, and Europe.
The Bahamas combine natural beauty, strategic location, tax efficiency, and strong legal protections, making them a top choice for both luxury living and international business structuring.
Additional Services
If you would like an Additional Service for a Bahamian Company Formation, please contact our office with your requirements and we will be happy to assist you.
Due Diligence Documents:
To comply with Money Laundering regulations, CFS Formations are required to collect Due Diligence documents for officers within your company.
For a Bahamian Incorporation, we would require the following documents provided as email copies:
- Certified Copy of a Passport
- Certified Copy of a Utility Bill e.g., Gas / Electrical or Bank Statement (dated within the last 3 months)
- Selfie
- Bank Reference Letter
- Professional Reference Letter
Please note - in order to release hard copies of the company documents, CFS Formations will require original copies of the above Due Diligence before they are released.
Business Activities
If your business activities are classed as high risk, involve gambling or crypto currency, they may incur additional costs. We can check this before you order. Please contact our team for any further assistance you may require.
Ready Made Offshore Companies
A Ready-Made Company is a company which has previously been formed and been stored as a non trading company. By purchasing a Ready-Made Company you can:
Boost your business with an established company
Appear to be a reliable company that has been in business for several years
Establish Business Relationships Easily
Business and Banking relationship are easily established with an older previously registered company
Gain Confidence from customers
New and existing clients will feel more confident in dealing with you as your company has a history
Be Reassured
All our Ready-Made Companies are non-trading companies, are totally clean and clear of any business debts and liabilities
Please click here to view more information about Offshore Ready-Made Companies and how they may benefit you. You will also be able to view a list of the countries where we can offer Offshore Ready-Made Companies. Unfortunately, the list of company names is always changing due to customer purchases. Therefore, we are unable to provide an exact list of the available company names on our website. To obtain the most recent list of available companies, please contact us.
Why use CFS for your Bahamian Company Registration
The Bahamas is a new location CFS have just added to the list of locations currently on the website, we pride ourselves on not only on the speed in which we can incorporate but also the efficiency & accuracy of the service we provide. All work carried out by our specialist teams for your Bahamian company registration is done with the upmost confidentiality.
Our Bahamian company formation package includes the registered agent and registered office, and we have one of the lowest annual renewal prices.
We also have an easy online order form which can be used for a Bahamian company registration which reduces the need for lengthy forms to be completed.
Once you place an order you will have a dedicated business administrator who will deal with all the necessary requirements of the Bahamian company formation on your behalf.
Most jurisdictions have laws which require a licenced agent to be located in their specific jurisdiction and for them to submit all incorporations and other relevant applications.
The on boarding, compliance and formation will be processed by the agent with CFS acting as introducer and intermediary.
FAQ’S
What documents are required to setup a Bahamas Company?
For each officer within the company, we will require:
- Certified copy of Passport
- Certified copy of a Utility Bill dated within the last 3 months – such as a Bank Statement, Gas or Electricity Bill
- Selfie
- Bank Reference Letter
- Professional Reference Letter
If the documents are not in English, they should be translated. The documents should be certified as a true copy of the original by an Accountant, Solicitor or Notary.
Can I setup the company as a one-person Company?
Yes, the company can be setup as a one-person Company with only one Director and one Shareholder
Do I need a registered office in the Bahamas where I am forming the company?
Yes, you are required to have a registered office in the location you are forming your company and the price of this is included in our formation package and yearly renewal.
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