The Bahamas Chapter of ICLG: Private Client 2020 provides a comprehensive overview of common issues in private client laws within The Bahamas answering insightful questions related to pre-entry tax planning, connection factors, taxation issues on inward investment, succession planning, trusts and foundations as well as immigration issues and tax treaties in the International Comparative Legal Guide to Private Client 2020. The Guide offers corporate counsel and international practitioners a worldwide legal analysis of the laws and regulations of private client work.

Private client and wealth management associate, Kamala Richardson, was a contributor for the chapter along with former Higgs & Johnson consultant Heather Thompson. Kamala specialises in matters relating to trust and company law. Her practice includes the creation and review of trusts, wills, foundations and other wealth planning structures. In addition, she advises clients on all aspects relating to international and domestic commercial transactions and their regulatory requirements. She also advises on matters relative to company formation and corporate governance.

You can access the Bahamas chapter of ICLG: Private Client 2020 here.

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