Bahamas_America_Shanghai CHYIELD Enterprise Consulting Co., Ltd.

GLOBAL REGISTRATION

Bahamas

Advantages of Registering a Company in the Bahamas

1. Favorable Tax Regime: Under tax-neutral policies, corporations are exempt from corporate tax, capital gains tax, income tax, inheritance tax, sales tax and other levies.

2. Privacy Protection: Foreign corporations conducting business in The Bahamas enjoy full privacy.

3. Lenient Foreign Exchange Regulations: Offshore companies in The Bahamas are subject to minimal foreign exchange restrictions and may transact freely in any currency.

4. Flexible Corporate Administration: The requirements for directors and shareholders are relatively lenient.

REQUIREMENTS

COMPANY TYPE

MATERIALS

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Name

Details

Registered Address

A registered address within The Bahamas is required, which can be provided by a registered agent.

Company Name

The company name must end with suffixes such as Limited or Corporation. Sensitive words including Bank and Insurance shall be avoided.

Shareholders and Directors

A minimum of one shareholder and one director is required, who can be natural persons or legal entities with no nationality restrictions.

Registered Capital

The standard authorized capital is USD 5,000, divided into 5,000 shares at USD 1 per share. Additional annual fees will be charged for higher capital amounts (e.g., an annual fee of approximately USD 1,300 applies for capital exceeding USD 500,000).

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Name

Details

International Business Company (IBC)

It enjoys tax exemption and keeps the information of shareholders and directors confidential, suitable for offshore business.

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

It combines the advantages of partnerships and corporations, with members bearing limited liability.

Exempted Company

It is specially designed for enterprises engaging in physical business operations in The Bahamas.

Serial

Name

Details

Information of Shareholders and Directors

Copies of passports and recent 3-month proof of address such as utility bills or bank statements for all shareholders and directors shall be provided and certified by a registered professional.

Memorandum and Articles of Association

The Memorandum and Articles of Association shall be submitted, covering the company name, business objectives, shareholder particulars, authorized capital and other information.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

1

‌Company name availability check

Submit a name application to the registry to verify its availability.
2

Prepare Documents

Including Memorandum and Articles of Association, identity documents and proof of address of shareholders and directors, etc.
3

Submit the Application

Submit the incorporation application form and relevant documents to the Registrar of Companies of The Bahamas
4

Pay Filing Fees

Pay registration fees and subsequent annual fees
5

Collect Registration Certificate

Collect the Certificate of Incorporation and related documents upon approval.