Commonwealth of The Bahamas
The Bahamas
Opportunity Score
82/100
Population
393K
Digital Nomad
72/100
Market Overview
A mature offshore-finance and tourism hub with strong luxury real estate demand and no income tax.
Key Indicators
Bars show how The Bahamas compares across the 22 tracked Caribbean markets.
Internet speed: Median fixed broadband download speed via Ookla Speedtest Global Index. Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · 2024.
1,900,000 annual tourist arrivals (2024)
Air (stopover) arrivals; excludes cruise. Source: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
Tax Profile
Headline statutory rates for The Bahamas. The Tax Friendliness score above is derived from these figures.
Personal Income
0%
top rate
Corporate
0%
standard rate
Capital Gains
0%
on disposals
VAT / Sales
10%
standard rate
No personal, corporate, or capital gains tax. 15% domestic minimum top-up tax applies only to large multinationals (OECD Pillar Two). VAT 10%.
Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · 2025. Statutory headline rates; individual circumstances and incentive programs may differ. Not tax advice.
Immigration & Residency
Official residency and citizenship pathways for The Bahamas (as of 2025).
BEATS (Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay)
- Min. income
- Not specified
- Application fee
- US$1,000
- Duration
- 1 year, renewable up to 3 years
Remote workers and students. Application fee ~US$1,000 plus US$25 application. No stated minimum income.
Source: Bahamas BEATS Program
Program terms change frequently. This is informational only and not legal or immigration advice — confirm current requirements with official government sources before applying.
Local partners on The Bahamas
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Tax & Financial
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Insurance
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