Economic Overview
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Bahamas, The Economy 2016
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/bahamas_the/bahamas_the_economy.html
The Bahamas is one of the wealthiest Caribbean countries with an economy heavily dependent on tourism and offshore banking.
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The Bahamas Economy
http://www.indexmundi.com/the_bahamas/economy_overview.html
Tourism together with tourism-driven construction and manufacturing accounts for approximately 60% of GDP and directly or indirectly employs half of the archipelago’s labor force.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Bahamas, The – US Department of State
http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/2014/226876.htm
The Bahamas maintains a relatively stable environment for investment and demonstrates a long tradition of parliamentary democracy, respect for the rule of law, and security of life and personal property. It aggressively promotes its liberal tax environment and freedom from capital gains, inheritance, withholding, profit remittances, royalties, sales, corporate or personal income, dividends, payroll, and interest taxes.
Establishing a Presence
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Structures for Doing Business in the Bahamas
https://www.hg.org/article.asp?id=6949
A number of investment and corporate vehicles are available when selecting a structure for doing business in The Bahamas, although certain businesses require a particular vehicle
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The Bahamas Forms of Company
http://www.lawandtax-news.com/html/bahamas/jbalatcos.html
The majority of companies formed in the Bahamas for offshore purposes are incorporated under the International Business Companies Act 1989
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Starting a Business in Bahamas
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/bahamas/starting-a-business/
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Bahamas,
Taxes
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Bahamas Corporate Tax Rate | 2006-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/bahamas/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Bahamas stands at 0 percent.
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Bahamas Personal Income Tax Rate | 2003-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/bahamas/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Bahamas stands at 0 percent.
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What the New Value Added Tax Means
http://caribjournal.com/2015/01/05/what-the-new-value-added-tax-means-for-visitors-to-the-bahamas/#
The Bahamas has officially implemented a new Value Added Tax regime, one which will effectively mean a slight reduction in taxes for visitors.
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Value Added Tax – Ministry of Finance
https://vat.revenue.gov.bs/Content/VAT
VAT is a tax charged on most goods and services that registered businesses provide in The Bahamas. It is also charged on goods and some services that are imported from outside The Bahamas. It is a tax on consumption ultimately paid by the final customer but collected and remitted to the Comptroller of VAT by businesses.
Visas
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Entry Requirements | The Official Site of The Bahamas
http://www.bahamas.com/entry-requirements
Entry requirements differ depending on what country you are a resident and citizen of. Check this site to find out the necessary documentation you will need to ensure a smooth entry into the Bahamas.
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Bahamas Visa: Application, Requirements
https://bahamas.visahq.com/
Comprehensive Information on Bahamas Visa Requirements
Infrastructure
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Bahamas: Public Transportation
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g147414-s303/Bahamas:Caribbean:Public.Transportation.html
Before you visit Bahamas, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers
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Transportation | The Official Site of The Bahamas
http://www.bahamas.com/transportation
Rental cars, motor scooters, buses and taxis are the most common means of public transportation. Bicycles are not generally available for rental, but can be found at many resorts.
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Bahamas Telecommunications Company
http://www.batelnet.bs/
Offering a variety of Internet services for home, business or educational users.
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BTC (Bahamas) – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BTC_%28Bahamas%29
BTC is the primary telecommunications provider for the Bahamas, headquartered in Nassau, New Providence. It is partly government owned and offers telephone, internet and wireless services.
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Bahamas
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/bahamas/labor-market-regulation
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Bahamas,
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Bahamas : Employment Act
http://blue.lim.ilo.org/cariblex/bahamas_act1.shtml
A comprehensive guide to labor laws in the Bahamas
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Unemployment Benefit Permanent.pmd
http://www.nib-bahamas.com/UserFiles/HTMLEditor/Unemployment%20-%2030.07.12.pdf
A description of unemployment benefits in the Bahamas
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Bahamas
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Bahamas
Cost of living in Bahamas is 45.47% higher than in United States (aggregate data for all cities, rent is not taken into account).
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Nassau, Bahamas – Cost of Living
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/city_result.jsp?country=Bahamas&city=Nassau
This site provides an index of the costs of everyday items in Nassau
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Bahamas – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=16
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in the Bahamas- culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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The Bahamas – Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette
http://www.commisceo-global.com/country-guides/the-bahamas-guide
Bahamas are known for being friendly, outgoing and informal. However they also maintain a sense of decorum and are very polite.
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Bahamas Climate – Bahamas History
http://bahamas-history.net/bahamas-climate.html
During the summer, which is from May to September, Bahamas climate is warm and humid with temperatures ranging from 21C to 34C. Rain falls between the months of May to October and the hurricane season extends from June to November.
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Bahamas Weather and When to Go
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g147414-s208/Bahamas:Caribbean:Weather.And.When.To.Go.html
Current and forecast weather conditions for Bahamas including seasonal information for travelers
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Bahamas travel advice – GOVUK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bahamas/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice for Bahamas including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Safety & Security in The Bahamas
http://www.bahamas.co/security-safety-in-the-bahamas/
Violent crime does not usually affect visitors to the Bahamas, but some tourists have been robbed, sometimes by armed people, in some of the more isolated areas of the islands.
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Bahamas Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Bahamas/Education-System
Education in the Bahamas is compulsory between ages 5 and 16 and still based on the British system in many ways. School attendance rates are high and ¾ of primary and secondary schools are state-owned.
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International Schools in Bahamas
http://www.expat-quotes.com/guides/bahamas/education/international-schools-in-bahamas.htm
This list contains the most popular international and bilingual schools in Bahamas: nursery schools, primary and secondary
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Public Holidays in Bahamas in 2016
http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/bahamas/index.php
Comprehensive list of National Public Holidays that are celebrated in Bahamas during 2016 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays.
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Bahamas Public Holidays 2016
http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Bahamas
Bahamas holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, official holiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016
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Bahamas, The Demographics Profile 2014
http://www.indexmundi.com/the_bahamas/demographics_profile.html
estimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality, higher death rates, lower population growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected
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Demographics of the Bahamas – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_the_Bahamas
This site describes the demographic features of the population of the Bahamas, includingpopulation density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace
Trade
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Bahamas Customs Regulations
https://bahamas.visahq.com/customs/
Bahamas Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Bahamas | Export.gov
https://new.export.gov/countries/BS
Information for exporting goods to the Bahamas from the US from BusinessUSA
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SICE: Countries: The Bahamas: Trade Policy Documents
http://www.sice.oas.org/ctyindex/BHS/BHSagreements_e.asp
A summary of trade agreements executed by the Bahamas
Housing and Rentals
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Bahamas Corporate Housing and Extended Stay Hotels
http://bahamas.biz-stay.com/
Find short-term furnished apartments and extended stay hotels with Biz-stay.com’s comprehensive directory.
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Bahamas Vacation Houses
http://ww2.houses.com/Bahamas/Vacations
Book vacation condos, luxury hotels, villas and homes in Bahamas.
Travel
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The Bahamas – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/the-bahamas
Top destinations and experiences in the Bahamas
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Travel Tips | The Official Site of The Bahamas
http://www.bahamas.com/travel-tips
This site lists valuable travel tips for the Bahamas visitor