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The Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants (BICA) is a professional body that regulates the accountancy industry in the Bahamas. [1] In theory anyone approved by the relevant government ministry can act as an independent auditor, but in practice, all auditors are members of BICA.
Taxation. Taxation in the Bahamas is collected by the Government of the Bahamas. The Bahamas are considered a tax haven given the lack of income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax or company tax. [1] Government tax revenue is instead derived from consumption, property and import taxes as well as licence fees. [2]
In terms of gross domestic product per capita, the Bahamas is one of the richest countries in the Americas (following the United States and Canada), with an economy based on tourism and finance. [1] Tourism alone provides an estimated 45% of the gross domestic product (GDP) and employs about half the Bahamian workforce.
register or a list of a specified type of regulated entities or activities — contains entries on companies officially authorized to perform a specified type of business, where prior obtaining of a permit, a license, a concession, or registration on such a list or register is a prerequisite required by law. Depending on situation, regulation ...
Business license. Business licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow individuals or companies to conduct business within the government's geographical jurisdiction. It is the authorization to start a business issued by the local government. [1] A single jurisdiction often requires multiple licenses that are issued by ...
Website. www .scb .gov .bs. The Securities Commission of the Bahamas ( SCB ), formerly the Securities Board of the Bahamas, is an agency responsible for financial regulation of investment funds, securities, and capital markets in the Bahamas. [ 2][ 3] Among other responsibilities, it enforces the Financial and Corporate Service Providers Act ...
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Bahamian nationality law. Bahamian nationality law is regulated by the 1973 Constitution of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, as amended; The Bahamas Nationality Act; The Bahamas Immigration Act; and various British Nationality laws. [1][2][3] These laws determine who is, or is eligible to be, a national of The Bahamas.