Modernising Arbitration in The Bahamas: Key Changes in the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill, 2025

The Arbitration (Amendment) Bill, 2025 proposes significant reforms to the Arbitration Act, 2009 aimed at strengthening The Bahamas’ position...

Legislative Update in The Bahamas | Trustee Act

Notable changes to Section 77 (1) of the Trustee Act, 1998 will broaden the class of persons who can...

A Second Look at Second Appeals ‘As of Right’: Privy Council confirms the proper approach in interpreting ‘as of right’ thresholds

The Privy Council delivered their decision upon a preliminary point arising in Rubis Bahamas Ltd. v Lillian Antionette Russell.

New Condo-Hotel Tax Announced

In the 2022/2023 Budget Communication, the Government communicated its intention to introduce a new tax which will affect high...

European Court of Justice Decision on Public Beneficial Ownership Registers

The Ruling is a much-welcomed decision for The Bahamas as it gives credence, on an international scale, to the...

Real Estate Transactions: Legislative Amendments

In the 2022/2023 Budget Communication presented by The Right Honourable Prime Minister Philip Davis QC, MP, the Government communicated...

ROBA Deadline is Fast Approaching

If your Legal Entity has not complied with ROBA by 19 August 2021 you could be liable for a fine...

Bahamas Legislative Update: Protection of Depositors (Amendment) Act, 2020

The Protection of Depositors (Amendment) Act, 2020 (the “PODAA”) came into force on 1 September 2020. The PODAA was...

Financial Services Industry in The Bahamas Welcomes New Act

The introduction of the Banks and Trust Companies Regulation Act, 2020 (the “Act”), which repealed and replaced the Banks...