{"id":7324,"date":"2025-03-29T14:46:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T12:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ovza.com\/?p=7324"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T09:40:14","slug":"can-a-bahamas-ibc-run-a-software-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ovza.com\/es\/can-a-bahamas-ibc-run-a-software-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Bahamas IBC Run a Software Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can a Bahamas IBC run a software business? Yes, it can, it\u2019s one of the most efficient offshore structures available for software developers. With full tax exemption on foreign income, no public ownership disclosures, and broad international flexibility, the Bahamas International Business Company (IBC) remains a powerful tool for structuring a global tech business legally and efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article explores the legality, tax treatment, structural advantages, and banking options available to software businesses using a Bahamas IBC in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='is-it-legal-for-a-bahamas-ibc-to-operate-a-software-business'><strong>Is It Legal for a Bahamas IBC to Operate a Software Business?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes\u2014a Bahamas IBC can legally operate a software business, as long as its income is sourced from outside The Bahamas. This is clearly established in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.centralbankbahamas.com\/documents\/2019-06-19-10-03-04-The-International-Business-Companies-Act-2000.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bahamas International Business Companies Act, 2000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which sets the parameters for what IBCs are permitted to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Section 3(1) of the Act:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAn international business company shall not carry on business with persons resident in The Bahamas.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means a Bahamas IBC cannot sell products or services to local residents or operate domestically. However, the law explicitly permits IBCs to do business internationally. In fact, the entire structure is designed to serve as a vehicle for cross-border commerce\u2014including software development, licensing, and digital services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common global use cases include SaaS platforms, licensed software, custom application development, and digital marketplaces\u2014so long as the customers, clients, or users are outside The Bahamas. Therefore, can a Bahamas IBC run an online software business? Yes, as long as it does so internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='why-use-a-bahamas-ibc-instead-of-a-bahamas-llc'><strong>Why Use a Bahamas IBC Instead of a Bahamas LLC?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovza.com\/es\/register-a-company-in-bahamas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bahamas IBC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the Bahamas LLC can be used for international business, but they are structured differently and serve different strategic goals\u2014especially when it comes to tech.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a focused comparison tailored for software companies:<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #1db38d; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #dddddd; text-align: left;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #dddddd; text-align: left;\">Bahamas IBC<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #dddddd; text-align: left;\">Bahamas LLC<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Legal Structure<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Share-based (corporation)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Member-managed (contract-based)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Best For<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">SaaS, licensing, global scale<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Small teams, private consulting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Tax on Foreign Income<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">0%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Public Disclosure<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">No<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Global Recognition (for banks\/partners)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Strong<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Moderate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Suitable for Licensing Software\/IP?<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Limited legal clarity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Ongoing Maintenance<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Moderate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px;\">Slightly lower<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, for scalable tech businesses\u2014especially those involved in software licensing or international transactions\u2014the IBC offers greater flexibility, legal clarity, and international acceptance than the LLC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='how-a-bahamas-ibc-treats-software-income'><strong>How a Bahamas IBC Treats Software Income<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As long as the software business operates outside The Bahamas, all income is treated as foreign-sourced. That includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revenue from international clients<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscription-based SaaS payments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software licensing agreements with foreign entities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital product sales to users in other countries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This foreign-sourced income is completely tax-free under Bahamian law. The company is also not required to file corporate tax returns, as long as it earns no domestic income.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, can a Bahamas IBC run a software business that generates international revenue? Absolutely. And in doing so, it retains 100% of that income, with no local corporate taxes or reporting burdens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='banking-payment-processors-and-software-companies'><strong>Banking, Payment Processors, and Software Companies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the Bahamas provides an excellent corporate structure, its local banks are generally not compatible with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stripe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stripe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other major fintech platforms. This presents a challenge for software founders who rely on global payment processors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Stripe, the answer is simple: Stripe does not support Bahamas-based entities. You cannot connect a Bahamas IBC directly to a Stripe account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/bs\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PayPal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a Bahamas IBC may be able to open a business account, but PayPal typically requires a local Bahamian phone number and a supporting address for verification. OVZA provides clients with a verified Bahamas number as part of our PayPal setup support, making it possible to use PayPal with your IBC in many cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More importantly, for modern software businesses needing international access, OVZA helps <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovza.com\/es\/open-an-offshore-bank-account\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">open offshore e-bank accounts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in jurisdictions such as Mauritius, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, or the UAE. These banks support:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-currency IBANs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wire transfers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PayPal integrations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crypto-friendly operations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual debit cards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows your software business to fully function\u2014accepting payments, paying developers, and managing operational expenses\u2014without needing to rely on local Bahamian banks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So when clients ask, can a Bahamas IBC run a software business and access modern banking?\u2014the answer is yes, when paired with the right offshore banking solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id='conclusion'><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can a Bahamas IBC run a software business? Yes\u2014legally, efficiently, and with full tax exemption on foreign-sourced income. The structure is ideal for SaaS companies, digital agencies, developers, and IP holders who operate internationally and want to reduce tax burden without compromising on legal compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When properly structured for offshore use there are no local taxes on foreign income, no reporting requirements to the Bahamian government, and no need to disclose shareholders or directors publicly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OVZA handles the full process\u2014from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ovza.com\/es\/register-a-company-in-bahamas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">registering your Bahamas IBC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to setting up your offshore banking and payment infrastructure. We ensure your structure is clean, compliant, and ready to scale internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to structure your software business offshore the right way? Contact OVZA to get started today.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row hide_on_tablets hide_on_mobiles height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1-4-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h3 class=\"w-text us_custom_c57c2555 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Preguntas frecuentes<\/span><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs us_custom_57af4b14 style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_plus cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"h913\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-h913\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Can a foreigner open a business in The Bahamas?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-h913\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_07051a4e\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"NO6uaLOTHdiokdUP8_HbyQc__62\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CEQQAA\">\n<div id=\"4QWvaNulOZapkdUPwajqmQI__56\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CDkQAA\"><span class=\"BxUVEf ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">Limits on Foreign Control and Right to Private Ownership and Establishment.\u00a0<b>Foreign and domestic private entities have the right to establish and own business enterprises in The Bahamas without general limits on foreign ownership and control<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"4QWvaNulOZapkdUPwajqmQI__57\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CDUQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwibmouciquPAxWWVKQEHUGUOiMQFSgAegQINRAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NO6uaLOTHdiokdUP8_HbyQc__63\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div lang=\"en\" data-hveid=\"CDwQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiz_eDR86qPAxVYVKQEHfP4NnkQFSgAegQIPBAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"vab5\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-vab5\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What is a Bahamas IBC?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-vab5\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_07051a4e\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"co8aDb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n<div id=\"4QWvaNulOZapkdUPwajqmQI__59\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CDwQAA\"><span class=\"BxUVEf ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANY (IBC) IS\u00a0<b>AN EXTREMELY VERSATILE AND ADAPTABLE CORPORATE ENTITY FOR PRIVATE PORTFOLIO HOLDING COMPANIES, TRADING COMPANIES, MUTUAL FUNDS AND PROPERTY HOLDING COMPANIES<\/b>. BAHAMIAN IBC FEATURES. &gt; A minimum of one shareholder and one director.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"4QWvaNulOZapkdUPwajqmQI__60\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CDcQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwibmouciquPAxWWVKQEHUGUOiMQFSgAegQINxAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"bc13\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-bc13\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">How can I start a business in The Bahamas?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-bc13\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_07051a4e\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"4QWvaNulOZapkdUPwajqmQI__62\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CDsQAA\"><span class=\"BxUVEf ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">Getting Started. Any person who owns or wishes to operate a business in The Bahamas is required to\u00a0<b>apply for and obtain a business licence in compliance with the Business Licence Act 2010<\/b>. Annual Business Licences are renewed annually and it is granted to applicants who regularly carry on a business activity.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"4QWvaNulOZapkdUPwajqmQI__63\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CDgQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwibmouciquPAxWWVKQEHUGUOiMQFSgAegQIOBAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"hd9b\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-hd9b\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Do Bahamas LLC avoid taxes?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-hd9b\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_07051a4e\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"NO6uaLOTHdiokdUP8_HbyQc__74\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CEEQAA\">\n<div id=\"FwavaIPsEezui-gP1cza2AQ__3\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CAgQAA\"><span class=\"BxUVEf ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">A Bahamas Limited Liability Company (LLC) has the following benefits: No Taxes:\u00a0<b>Every Bahamas LLC company enjoys totally tax free profits<\/b>. However, U.S. taxpayers and anyone subject to global taxation must report all income to their tax authorities.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FwavaIPsEezui-gP1cza2AQ__4\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjD08O1iquPAxVs9wIHHVWmFksQFSgAegQIBBAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NO6uaLOTHdiokdUP8_HbyQc__75\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CEMQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiz_eDR86qPAxVYVKQEHfP4NnkQFSgAegQIQxAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"of18\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-of18\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">How much money does a foreigner have to spend to become an investor in The Bahamas?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-of18\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_07051a4e\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"OO6uaPSQFcGqhbIPw6_BkQI__3\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\">\n<div id=\"FwavaIPsEezui-gP1cza2AQ__7\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CAcQAA\"><span class=\"NA6bn BxUVEf ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">Immigrant Investor Program. Under the Immigration Act of The Bahamas, a foreign investor may be eligible for a permanent residence permit on the basis of a residential property purchase of\u00a0<b>at least B$500,000 (US$500,000)<\/b>. The spouse and children of the investor may be included in the application at no additional cost.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FwavaIPsEezui-gP1cza2AQ__8\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjD08O1iquPAxVs9wIHHVWmFksQFSgAegQIBRAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"OO6uaPSQFcGqhbIPw6_BkQI__4\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CAUQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwj0jM3T86qPAxVBVUEAHcNXMCIQFSgAegQIBRAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-html\"><p>I am raw html block.<br\/>Click edit button to change this html<\/p><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs us_custom_6a9b8108 style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling\" style=\"--sections-title-size:inherit\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_plus cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"ie02\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-ie02\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Can a foreigner open a business in The Bahamas?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-ie02\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_07051a4e\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"NO6uaLOTHdiokdUP8_HbyQc__62\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CEQQAA\">\n<div id=\"4QWvaNulOZapkdUPwajqmQI__56\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CDkQAA\"><span class=\"BxUVEf ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">Limits on Foreign Control and Right to Private Ownership and Establishment.\u00a0<b>Foreign and domestic private entities have the right to establish and own business enterprises in The Bahamas without general limits on foreign ownership and control<\/b>.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"4QWvaNulOZapkdUPwajqmQI__57\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CDUQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwibmouciquPAxWWVKQEHUGUOiMQFSgAegQINRAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NO6uaLOTHdiokdUP8_HbyQc__63\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div lang=\"en\" data-hveid=\"CDwQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiz_eDR86qPAxVYVKQEHfP4NnkQFSgAegQIPBAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"if86\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-if86\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What is a Bahamas IBC?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-if86\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_07051a4e\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"co8aDb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n<div id=\"4QWvaNulOZapkdUPwajqmQI__59\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CDwQAA\"><span class=\"BxUVEf ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMPANY (IBC) IS\u00a0<b>AN EXTREMELY VERSATILE AND ADAPTABLE CORPORATE ENTITY FOR PRIVATE PORTFOLIO HOLDING COMPANIES, TRADING COMPANIES, MUTUAL FUNDS AND PROPERTY HOLDING COMPANIES<\/b>. BAHAMIAN IBC FEATURES. &gt; A minimum of one shareholder and one director.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"4QWvaNulOZapkdUPwajqmQI__60\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CDcQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwibmouciquPAxWWVKQEHUGUOiMQFSgAegQINxAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"p106\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-p106\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">How can I start a business in The Bahamas?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-p106\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_07051a4e\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"4QWvaNulOZapkdUPwajqmQI__62\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CDsQAA\"><span class=\"BxUVEf ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">Getting Started. Any person who owns or wishes to operate a business in The Bahamas is required to\u00a0<b>apply for and obtain a business licence in compliance with the Business Licence Act 2010<\/b>. Annual Business Licences are renewed annually and it is granted to applicants who regularly carry on a business activity.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"4QWvaNulOZapkdUPwajqmQI__63\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CDgQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwibmouciquPAxWWVKQEHUGUOiMQFSgAegQIOBAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"i286\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-i286\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Do Bahamas LLC avoid taxes?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-i286\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_07051a4e\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"NO6uaLOTHdiokdUP8_HbyQc__74\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CEEQAA\">\n<div id=\"FwavaIPsEezui-gP1cza2AQ__3\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CAgQAA\"><span class=\"BxUVEf ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">A Bahamas Limited Liability Company (LLC) has the following benefits: No Taxes:\u00a0<b>Every Bahamas LLC company enjoys totally tax free profits<\/b>. However, U.S. taxpayers and anyone subject to global taxation must report all income to their tax authorities.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"FwavaIPsEezui-gP1cza2AQ__4\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjD08O1iquPAxVs9wIHHVWmFksQFSgAegQIBBAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"NO6uaLOTHdiokdUP8_HbyQc__75\">\n<div class=\"Y6JuXb\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CEMQAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiz_eDR86qPAxVYVKQEHfP4NnkQFSgAegQIQxAA\">\n<div class=\"tF2Cxc\">\n<div class=\"yuRUbf\">\n<div class=\"b8lM7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"r40f\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-r40f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">How much money does a foreigner have to spend to become an investor in The Bahamas?<\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-r40f\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_07051a4e\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div id=\"OO6uaPSQFcGqhbIPw6_BkQI__3\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CAYQAA\">\n<div id=\"FwavaIPsEezui-gP1cza2AQ__7\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CAcQAA\"><span class=\"NA6bn BxUVEf ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">Immigrant Investor Program. Under the Immigration Act of The Bahamas, a foreign investor may be eligible for a permanent residence permit on the basis of a residential property purchase of\u00a0<b>at least B$500,000 (US$500,000)<\/b>. 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