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The government has been criticised both locally and internationally in relation to the transparency and procedure surrounding the procurement of […]

In 2017 The Bahamas enacted the Homeowners Protection Act (HPA). The legislation was touted as “groundbreaking” and was designed to […]

The Privy Council has recently handed down its decision in the case of Byers v Chen Ningning [2021] UKPC 4. […]

On 1 March 2021 Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis announced a Real Property Tax (RPT) Forgiveness Programme which will provide […]

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Banking & Finance laws and regulations applicable in The Bahamas. This article was […]

The Commercial Entities Substance Requirements Act (CESRA) 2018 requires all legal entities registered in The Bahamas to comply with economic […]

In December 2019 Parliament passed a package of environmental bills geared towards developing, reinforcing and strengthening the laws which promote […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted commercial activity on a global scale, challenging contracting parties’ ability to fulfil their legal obligations. […]

Introduction A second home in The Bahamas has been a highly sought-after commodity for international buyers from time immemorial. The […]

Introduction This article considers the tax consequences of transferring Bahamian real property held by a company for estate planning purposes. […]

Partner, Sophia Rolle-Kapousouzoglou, contributed The Bahamas chapter to ICLG: Restructuring & Insolvency 2020 (14th edition). The guide provides practical cross-border insight into restructuring […]

Former United States Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall once said, “History teaches that grave threats to liberty often come in times […]