Pros of Bahamas Residency
- Taxes: Bahamian residents do not pay any income, capital gains or inheritance taxes. Bahamian companies don't pay corporate taxes either. The two main taxes in the Bahamas are VAT (0 to 10%) and property tax (less than 1% yearly).
- Minimum Residency: The goverment is planning on introducing a 90-day per year minimum residency for tax status. For now, no minimum is required.
- Quality of Life: The Bahamas offers top of the line real estate, resorts, amenities and schools. It is also close to the US (Miami 35 minute flight / New York 2h30m flight) and has direct flights to Toronto, Panama, London and Frankfurt.
- Sports Facilities: Many professional athletes reside in the Bahamas to benefit from the first-class sports infrastructures.
- MusicArtists: Many singers and producers enjoy the Bahamas for their recording facilities.
- High Yield on Real Estate: Homeowners benefit from a high return on their investment if they want to rent their property.