News

03/31/2026

VAT Update in The Bahamas

VAT Exemption on Unprepared Foods Effective 1 April 2026 unprepared foods will be exempt from VAT. Note, however, that...

Newsletters

03/31/2026

FOCUS Vol. 68, Issue 1/2026

Trust Protectors: Privy Council Clarifies the Scope of Protector Powers by N. Leroy Smith Why 2026 Is the Year...

News

03/31/2026

CASE UPDATE: Privy Council Issues Decision in Rubis Bahamas Ltd v Lillian Russell

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has now delivered its latest judgment in the long running dispute between...

Articles

03/31/2026

The Usufruct Interest Bill, 2026

The objective of the Usufruct Interest Bill, 2026 is to expand the jurisdiction’s private wealth and estate planning capabilities.

Articles

03/31/2026

Why 2026 Is the Year to Secure Your Intellectual Property in The Bahamas

Businesses operating in the Bahamian marketplace can enhance their commercial credibility and international recognition by confidently registering, protecting, and...

Articles

03/31/2026

Trust Protectors: Privy Council Clarifies the Scope of Protector Powers

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council recently delivered an important decision clarifying the role of trust protectors where...

News

03/17/2026

Higgs & Johnson Announces Appointment of Deputy Managing Partners

Higgs & Johnson, one of the Bahamas’ leading full‑service law firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen...

Bulletins

02/26/2026

Legislative Reporting Obligations – DMTT

The Department of Inland Revenue has required Bahamian Entities that are subject to the DMTT Act to submit a pre-registration...

News

02/12/2026

Higgs & Johnson Earns Top-Tier Recognition in Chambers Global 2026

Higgs & Johnson has once again affirmed its standing as a premier law firm in The Bahamas, maintaining its...