Probate & Administration

Preface In order to distribute or take possession of a deceased person’s property situated in The Bahamas a Grant...

Private Trust Companies

Generally speaking, the purpose of a PTC is to act as trustee of a specific trust or, in some...

Private Foundations

The Foundations Act 2004 (the “Act”) came into force on October 22, 2004 in The Bahamas. The Act provides...

Preparing Foundation Documents

We require the following information in order to prepare the draft Foundation Charter and to complete the Information Statement...

Guide to Bahamian Companies Limited by Guarantee

Preface Set out below is some useful information on companies limited by guarantee under the International Business Companies Act, 2000 (Statute Laws...

Formation and Licencing of Banks & Trust Companies

Preface Set out below is some useful information the formation and licencing of a bank or trust company. This...

Exempted Limited Partnerships

Exempted Limited Partnerships (“ELP”) were introduced in the Bahamas by virtue of the Exempted Limited Partnerships Act, 1995 (“the...

Enduring Power of Attorney

Preface Set out below is some useful information on Enduring Powers of Attorney. Powers of Attorney in the Bahamas are...

Company Law & Taxation

Preface Set out below is a summary of certain provisions of the International Business Companies Act, 2000 (Statute Laws...