We welcome your interest in The Bahamas. Our island nation, long known for its natural beauty, vibrant tourism industry, and a mature, sophisticated financial services sector, is an important business and financial centre.

Our country has a long and distinguished history of political and economic stability — as evidenced by a Parliamentary democracy of over 268 years and an increasing inflow of international investment. My government’s commitment to growth is demonstrated by our new business-friendly economic policy that promotes foreign investment and assures investors of an established legal framework in which to work. Our new business outlook is embodied in the National Investment Policy which was put in place shortly after my first election in 1992.

The Bahamas of today is a prime investment jurisdiction characterised by:

• The creation of the Bahamas Investment Authority (BIA), an investor-friendly agency;

• Tax Freedom;

• New progressive legislation to strengthen and enhance the Financial Services Sector;

• The creation of The Bahamas Maritime Authority to ensure world class open-ship registry services;

• Targeted investment incentives to promote development in Hotel Resort, Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Light Industries;

• Opportunities for eco-tourism in the pristine Family Islands; and

• First class Second Home/Vacation Residences available without prior approval from the Government.

We hope the information presented herein captures your imagination and brings you to our shores as a partner in the exciting economic revitalisation currently underway. I invite you to contact the BIA to learn more about the many investment options and financial incentives available in The Bahamas.