Bahamas Compliance Report

Regulatory Overview

Regulatory Status

Some rules exist but significant gaps; draft legislation or limited guidance

Primary Legislation

submit incorporation documents/fees; IBC Act 2020 applies, DARE Act 2024: Core law (Parts II/III, Sec. 9, 18-21, 33-35); available via SCB, DARE Act, IBC Act 2020: Company incorporation; https://www.scb.gov.bs/legislation/., The Bahamas' Approach to the Regulation of Digital Asset Businesses, Bahamas supporting laws include the Proceeds of Crime Act (as amended), Anti-Ter

Travel Rule

Adopted — Threshold: Implemented

Tax Reporting

Individuals and businesses must comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) regulations.. Businesses (e.g., crypto exchanges or service providers) follow general financial reporting, including annual license fees for International Business Companies (IBCs), but no profit or income tax filings.. Crypto firms need Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) approval under the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges (DARE) Act 2024 for activities like token issuance, exchanges, custody, or staking.. Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB): Oversees digital assets under DARE Act. https://www.scb.gov.bs/. The Central Bank of The Bahamas is the general financial regulator, and the Bahamas imposes no capital gains tax, income tax, or VAT on cryptocurrency transactions (i.e., clear crypto tax guidance exists).

Key Facts

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