Dmitri Mihhailov
General Partner
Leads Prifinance's corporate practice and oversees client engagements, with senior expertise in international company structuring and bank-account setup.
Register a company in the Bahamas, a name banks know.
Set up a Bahamian IBC without leaving your desk: a zero-tax company in one of the world's best-known financial centres. No corporate income tax, no capital gains tax, no withholding, and a US-dollar-pegged currency, all under English common law. Incorporation runs through a licensed registered agent, so the company is live within days.A Bahamian IBC set up remotely in days: zero tax, no public owners register, no accounts to file, in a banking centre everyone recognises.
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Bahamas · at a glance
Legal formIBC · International Business Company
Time to set up3-5 business days
Corporate tax0%
Capital gains / dividendsNot taxed
Min. share capitalNo minimum
Remote setupYes - via registered agent
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The Bahamas in brief
A blue-chip offshore centre an hour from Miami.
The Bahamas is an independent Commonwealth nation of seven hundred islands just off the Florida coast, with English common law, a currency pegged one-to-one to the US dollar and half a century of history as a private-banking and funds centre. Its International Business Companies Act created one of the most widely recognised offshore vehicles: an IBC owned by non-residents, formed through a licensed registered agent and run entirely from abroad.
The tax position is simple - no corporate income tax, no capital gains tax, no withholding and no inheritance tax; only large multinational groups caught by the global minimum tax face a top-up. Companies file no annual accounts or tax returns; the ongoing duties come down to keeping internal records, maintaining the registered agent and paying a flat annual government fee. Name recognition is the Bahamas' underrated advantage: banks and counterparties have worked with Bahamian structures for decades.
The Bahamas is an independent Commonwealth nation an hour from Miami - English common law, a dollar-pegged currency and fifty years as a private-banking centre. An IBC owned by non-residents is formed through a licensed agent and run entirely from abroad.
No corporate income tax, capital gains tax or withholding; only €750M+ multinational groups face the global minimum top-up. No annual accounts or returns - just internal records, the agent and a flat yearly fee.
Packages & pricing
Bahamas company registration - cost & packages.
01 - IBC · INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANY
Company
from$2,500USD · all-in
Remote incorporation of a Bahamian IBC - name reservation, registry filing, government fees and the first year of the registered agent and office included.
✓Company name check & reservation✓IBC registration & all government fees✓Memorandum & articles of association✓Registered agent & office - first year✓Corporate documents with apostille✓Free pre-incorporation consultation
Optional add-ons: nominee services - on request · certified document sets - from $150 · annual renewal - from $1,400/year.Add-ons: nominee services on request · certified copies from $150 · renewal from $1,400/year.
Start with Company →02 - IBC · INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANY
Most popularCompany + Bank Account
from$4,200USD · all-in
A working Bahamian IBC with a bank or fintech account - multi-currency IBAN, cards and online banking, arranged with Bahamian or international institutions.
✓Everything in Company✓Account with a Bahamian bank or EU/US EMI - multi-currency✓Account application & KYC file preparation✓Introduction to 2-3 suitable institutions✓Compliance onboarding support✓Dedicated account manager
Start with Banking →Starting prices; the exact figure is agreed before we begin. No paid-in capital requirement; the flat government fee and agent charges are itemised.Starting prices, agreed before we begin. Flat government fee and agent charges itemised.
What you can do
Popular uses for a Bahamas company.
Bahamian law does not restrict founders by citizenship or residence, and an IBC may pursue almost any lawful business outside the islands. One company can combine several of the uses below; only regulated activities such as banking, funds or insurance need a licence.An IBC may pursue almost any lawful business outside the islands. And one company can combine several uses.
Holding & investment
Holding shares, portfolios and private wealth in a jurisdiction built around asset management.
International trading
Import-export, brokerage and cross-border invoicing with suppliers and customers worldwide.
Funds & family offices
Feeder vehicles and holding layers alongside the Bahamas' licensed fund industry.
Real estate
Owning Bahamian and international property through a clean, bankable structure.
E-commerce & services
Online business and consulting billed globally, settled in US-pegged dollars.
Yachting & maritime
Vessel ownership alongside one of the world's largest ship registries.
Holding & investment
Wealth and portfolios in an asset-management hub.
Trading
Import-export and cross-border invoicing.
Funds & family offices
Feeders and holding layers.
Real estate
Property held through a bankable structure.
E-commerce & services
Online business settled in USD.
Yachting & maritime
Vessels by a top-tier ship registry.
Why Bahamas
Key advantages of the jurisdiction.
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Genuine zero tax
No corporate income tax, capital gains tax, withholding or inheritance tax. Only global-minimum-tax groups above €750M face a top-up.No income, gains, withholding or inheritance tax. Top-up only above €750M.
✓
A name banks know
Fifty years as a private-banking centre means compliance teams recognise Bahamian structures instantly.Fifty years of private-banking heritage.
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Privacy by default
No public register of shareholders or beneficial owners; ownership details stay with the licensed agent.No public register of shareholders or owners.
✓
No accounts to file
No annual financial statements, audits or tax returns. Only internal records and a flat yearly government fee.No statements, audits or returns.
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US-dollar economy
The Bahamian dollar is pegged 1:1 to the USD and dollar accounts are the norm, an hour's flight from Miami.BSD pegged 1:1; an hour from Miami.
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English common law
An independent Commonwealth nation with mature courts and a deep professional-services bench.Mature courts, deep professional bench.
How it compares
The Bahamas next to the usual shortlist.
Anguilla is cheaper, BVI more corporate, Cayman more fund-centric. The Bahamas trades a slightly higher fee for the strongest banking heritage and name recognition of the four. Figures current as of 2026.Anguilla is cheaper, BVI more corporate, Cayman fund-centric. The Bahamas leads on banking heritage. Figures as of 2026.
| Country | Corporate tax | Annual government fee | Fully remote incorporation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 0% - no income, gains or withholding tax | From $350 | Yes - via registered agent, 3-5 days |
| BVI | 0% | From $450 | Yes - via registered agent |
| Cayman Islands | 0% | From ~$850 | Yes - higher service costs |
| Anguilla | 0% | From ~$250 | Yes - fastest e-registry |
| Belize | 0% offshore | From $350 | Yes - more banking friction |
BahamasRemote ✓
Corporate tax0%. None at all
Annual feefrom $350
BVIRemote
Corporate tax0%
Annual feefrom $450
Cayman IslandsCostly
Corporate tax0%
Annual feefrom ~$850
AnguillaFastest
Corporate tax0%
Annual feefrom ~$250
BelizeBanking friction
Corporate tax0% offshore
Annual feefrom $350
Requirements
What Bahamian law actually demands.
01
Shareholders - One or more shareholders, individuals or companies of any nationality; no residence conditions and no public disclosure.
02
Director - A minimum of one director, who can live anywhere and may be the sole shareholder; corporate directors are permitted.
03
Share capital - No minimum and no paid-in requirement; a standard authorised capital of US$50,000 is typical and can be denominated in any currency.
04
Registered agent & office - A licensed registered agent and a registered office in the Bahamas are mandatory. We provide both as part of the package.
05
Name - A distinguishable name ending in Ltd, Corp, Inc, S.A. or an equivalent suffix; sensitive words such as bank, fund or insurance need a licence.
06
Records - Internal registers of directors, shareholders and beneficial owners plus basic accounting records, kept with the agent - not published.
How it works
From application to a live company in days.
Our lawyers and the licensed agent take the file to the Registrar General; you sign remotely, and most clean files are approved within a week.Filed through the licensed agent at the Registrar General; most clean files are approved within a week.
01Same day
Free consultation
We confirm that the Bahamas fits your case, agree the structure and fix the full cost.
021 day
KYC & documents
Passports, proof of address and a short description of the business; we prepare the incorporation pack.
031 day
Name reservation
We check and reserve the company name with the Registrar.
043-5 days
Registry filing
The registered agent files the memorandum and articles and pays the government fee.
053-5 days
Documents & apostille
You receive the certificate, articles and registers, apostilled for use abroad.
061-3 weeks
Banking
We introduce the company to suitable banks or EMIs and support the account opening.
Quick facts
Legal formIBC
Min. share capitalNo minimum
Government feeFrom $350/year
Standard processing3-5 business days
Public registersNone
Annual accountsNot filed
Financial yearFree choice
Clean files clear the Registrar within the week; KYC completeness sets the pace.
On the ground
On the ground in the Bahamas.
Prifinance - Bahamas
Nassau
Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas
01
Offshore incorporation specialists
Your setup is run by a team that files Caribbean structures through licensed registered agents every week.
02
Registered agent & office
A licensed agent and registered office in Nassau are included, keeping the company in good standing while you operate remotely.
03
Banking & compliance help
Account introductions, KYC file preparation and ongoing renewals handled by one team from start to finish.
04
Also in Tallinn, London, Dubai & more
A network of offices across Europe, the Gulf and the Americas. One team for your whole international structure.
We also have offices in
Tallinn
Estonia
Roseni 13
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
5/F, Yau Lee Centre, 45 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong
Vilnius
Lithuania
Gedimino pr. 2
London
United Kingdom
7 Bell Yard
Prague
Czech Republic
Vlkova 532/8, Žižkov
Berlin
Germany
Rankestraße 26
Madeira
Portugal
Rua da Alegria 31, 1F
Budapest
Hungary
Korányi Sándor u. 4
Istanbul
Türkiye
Perpa Ticaret Merkezi, A Blok
Dubai
UAE
33 Level, Al Saqr Business Tower
Toronto
Canada
1110 Finch Avenue West, suite 406
Singapore
Singapore
3 Church Street, #29-68 Samsung Hub
Bangkok
Thailand
Unit P01, Penthouse, VASU1, 1 Sukhumvit 25 Alley
Foshan
China
A-Tower, Yuneng Digital Plaza, 46 Lishui Avenue South
Almaty
Kazakhstan
Republic Square 13
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
32 Razzakov Street
Taxation 2026
Zero, with one footnote.
The Bahamas levies no corporate income tax, no capital gains tax, no withholding and no inheritance tax - the recurring state cost is a flat annual fee. The footnote: multinational groups with global revenue above €750M fall under the 15% global minimum top-up. For everyone else, zero means zero.No tax on profits, gains or dividends; flat annual fee. Top-up applies only to €750M+ multinational groups.
Corporate income tax
None. Worldwide profits of a non-resident-owned IBC are outside Bahamian taxation, with no tax returns filed.None. Worldwide profits of a non-resident-owned IBC are outside Bahamian taxation.
No hidden add-ons
No capital gains tax, no withholding on dividends or interest, no exchange controls on offshore operations.No capital gains or withholding tax, no exchange controls offshore.
Flat annual fee
The only recurring state cost is the flat government fee paid with the annual renewal. Independent of turnover or profit.One flat fee per year. Independent of turnover or profit.
Global minimum tax
Only groups above €750M global revenue face the 15% domestic top-up introduced for Pillar Two. Irrelevant to typical founders.15% top-up only for groups above €750M. Irrelevant to typical founders.
Levies in 2026
Corporate income tax0%
Capital gains taxNone
Withholding taxNone
VAT on local supplies10% - local business only
Annual government feeFrom $350
Top-up tax (groups > €750M)15%
The annual renewal with the flat fee is due every year, trading or not.
Your team
The specialists who'll handle your case.
Eugeniu Bevziuc
Corporate services advisor
Advises clients on company formation, VAT and ongoing compliance, coordinating each step of the setup across the EU.
Alex Danila
Company formation specialist
Your day-to-day contact - coordinates incorporation, documents and the bank introduction, from the first call through to launch.
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Talk to a specialist →FAQ
The Bahamas file, point by point.
Can I open a company without visiting the Bahamas?+
Yes. Nothing requires a flight: KYC, signing and the Registrar filing run remotely, and the originals are couriered to you.
How much does it cost to set up a Bahamian company?+
Turnkey incorporation starts from $2,500 including government fees and the first year of the registered agent and office. With a bank or EMI account arranged, packages start from $4,200.
How long does incorporation take?+
Clean applications are approved by the Registrar within three to five business days; apostilled corporate documents typically follow within a week.
Do I need a local director or shareholder?+
No. One director and one shareholder of any nationality are enough, both can be the same person, and neither has to live in the Bahamas.
Will the company pay tax in the Bahamas?+
No corporate income tax, capital gains tax or withholding applies to an IBC owned by non-residents; the recurring state cost is the flat annual fee. The only exception is the 15% top-up for multinational groups above €750M global revenue. Whatever your country of residence expects still applies, and we map it before you commit.
Are the owners visible in a public register?+
No. The Bahamas keeps no public register of shareholders or beneficial owners; ownership information is held by the licensed agent and disclosed only under lawful request.
Does the company file accounts or returns?+
No annual financial statements, audits or tax returns are filed. The company must keep internal accounting records and registers with its agent and pay the annual fee.
Can a Bahamian company open a bank account?+
Yes - the Bahamas has one of the deepest banking sectors in the region, and we also work with EU and UK licensed EMIs for multi-currency IBANs. We prepare the KYC file and introduce you to two or three suitable institutions.
What is the difference between the Bahamas and BVI?+
Both are zero-tax, common-law jurisdictions. BVI dominates corporate structuring volume; the Bahamas leads on banking heritage, wealth management and name recognition, with a marginally lower government fee.
Can the company help me live in the Bahamas?+
Indirectly. The Bahamas grants annual and permanent residency through real-estate investment rather than company ownership - an IBC can hold the property. We can advise on both tracks together.
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