Posted by Bahamas Financial Services Board on August 29, 2001 at 16:40:28:
Invest in the Bahamas
You will find no better country for your financial investments than The Islands Of The Bahamas. The country does not levy taxes on capital gains, corporate earnings, personal income, sales, inheritance or dividends. This tax freedom is available to all resident corporations, partnerships, individuals and trusts. In addition, corporations find that the investment-friendly policies and laws, as well as the stable economy, make The Islands Of The Bahamas an ideal place to establish a business.
The Bahamas Financial Services Board
The Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) was created to promote the role of The Islands Of The Bahamas in the international financial community. With industries such as banking, trust services, mutual funds, capital markets, accounting, legal and insurance represented -- the BFSB oversees the development of these industries within the international financial arena.
Another important role of the BFSB is consulting with the government to create new initiatives that will keep pace with the ever-changing demands of the international financial world. As administrators of the online Bahamas International Securities Exchange (the Bahamian Stock Exchange), the BFSB is continuously working to permit local and international trading online for the first time in Bahamian history.
For more information on the BFSB, please visit www.bfsb-bahamas.com or visit www.bfsb-bahamas.com/guide.lasso to order the Bahamas Financial Services Guide.
The Bahamas Investment Authority
This agency helps "cut red tape and lay out the red carpet" for investors. Discover what investment opportunities there are in The Islands Of The Bahamas. Visit www.opm.gov.bs to learn how the BIA can help you establish a new business in the country or to find out about the Office of the Prime Minister.
The Bahamas Film Commission
There are many advantages to shooting a project in The Islands Of The Bahamas. Read how the Bahamas Film Commission can help make your next shoot a success.