The Bahamas – Tax Appeal Commission Act 2020

This H&J podcast provides an overview of the Tax Appeal Commission Act, 2020.

The Bahamas: Sun, Sand, Sea and Premier Yacht Registry

The Bahamas is a favored destination of many mega-yacht owners, as such, the Bahamian Government has made concerted efforts...

Keith O. Major, Jr. Named in the 2021 Project Bahamas Top 48 Millennials

Higgs & Johnson attorney, Keith O. Major, Jr. was a recipient of the 2021 Project Bahamas Top 48 Millennials...

Partners Recognized as Leading Female Transactional Lawyers

Higgs & Johnson is pleased to announce that Partners, Vivienne M. Gouthro and Christel Sands-Feaste, have been recognized by...

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The introduction of the Banks and Trust Companies Regulation Act, 2020 (the “Act”), which repealed and replaced the Banks...

Bahamas Purpose Trusts and Cayman STAR Trusts: Kindred Spirits with Differences

The evolution of purpose trusts is a prime example of the versatility of trusts as an estate planning vehicle....

All Cleared!

Over the last five (5) years in particular, the domestic Bahamian aviation landscape has seen numerous and much welcomed...

Real Property Tax Forgiveness Program

On 1 March 2021, during the Fiscal Strategy Debate, the Most Honourable Dr. Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister & Minister...