Bahamas Removed from the European Union’s List of Non- Cooperative Jurisdictions for Tax Purposes

Feb 21, 2024 | Insight

On 20 February 2024, the Council of the European Union (“EU”) met and approved its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes (the “List”), which removed The Bahamas from the List. The removal of the Bahamas from the List highlights the efforts taken by...

The Judiciary of The Bahamas Implements Electronic Filing Rules

Feb 8, 2024 | Insight

The long-awaited implementation of key digital infrastructure to advance the administration of the judicial system in The Bahamas is finally here.  Since the official Gazette publication notice on 6 September 2023 of the imminent arrival of the Supreme Court...

Immigration Fee Increases 2023

Jul 3, 2023 | Insight

Brief Summary The Government of The Bahamas has amended the Immigration (Fee) Regulations, effective 01 July 2023. Some noteworthy changes [1] are the addition of a 5% Levy on some work permit fees and the further categorization and increase of fees for Economic...

Who Is Considered a Citizen at Birth?

Jun 14, 2023 | Darron S. Pickstock, Insight, Tammie Knowles

Citizenship is an important aspect of one’s identity, providing rights and privileges within a particular country. In The Bahamas, recent legal proceedings have brought attention to the question of who is considered a citizen at birth. Let’;s explore this topic and...

Ministry of Finance Releases Green Paper on Corporate Income Tax Strategies for The Bahamas for Public Consultation

May 22, 2023 | Insight

The Ministry of Finance has released  its Green Paper on Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Strategies for The Bahamas for public consultation.  According to the Minister of Finance, the goals of the government are two fold: (i) transitioning away from the current business...

GSO Partner Giahna Soles-Hunt Contributes to CPR 2022 Practice Guide

Apr 3, 2023 | Insight

GSO Partner and Head of Litigation Giahna Soles-Hunt was a contributing author for the Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules, 2022 (CPR) Practice Guide. The practice guide supports the new CPR, which came into effect in The Bahamas on March 1, 2023 with an aim to...