{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Buying from the Bahamas","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.bahamastradeinfo.gov.bs\/buy","author_name":"h.a.visser","author_url":"https:\/\/www.bahamastradeinfo.gov.bs\/buy\/author\/h-a-visser\/","title":"Why The Bahamas - Buying from the Bahamas","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Ql3WlkIbH2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahamastradeinfo.gov.bs\/buy\/why-buy-from-bahamas\/\">Why The Bahamas<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bahamastradeinfo.gov.bs\/buy\/why-buy-from-bahamas\/embed\/#?secret=Ql3WlkIbH2\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Why The Bahamas&#8221; &#8212; Buying from the Bahamas\" data-secret=\"Ql3WlkIbH2\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! 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The Bahamas has a mature financial service industry within an established infrastructure ideal for business and ready for global markets. These are 10 reasons to do business in and with The Bahamas: 1. Strategic Location The Bahamas is ideally located just 65 miles off the east coast of Florida and the same time zone as New York, The Bahamas\u2019 great location is ideal for international trade, logistic operations and strategic alliances. 2. Modern Infrastructure There is a well thought out infrastructure focused on facilitating international business with 21 international airports, 40 airports for local flights and Marinas throughout most islands to accommodate some of the largest vessels. In Grand Bahama alone, more than 10,000 acres have been earmarked for industrial & commercial development. 3. Taxation The Bahamas has a neutral tax platform attractive for international business. Tax free zones exist in Freeport and Lucaya areas on the island of Grand Bahama (known as the Port area). Value Added Tax of only 7.5% payable on most goods and services, imported or purchased locally. No local taxes on capital gains, inheritance, corporate and personal income, dividends and interest. 4. Investment Policy & Incentives The Bahamas National Investment Policy is structured to support a welcoming investment climate to facilitate Bahamian and overseas investments, including the exemption from payment of customs duties on building materials, equipment and industrial products, and real property taxes for periods up to 20 years. 5. Political & Economic Stability With a peaceful and stable democracy from 1729, The Bahamas became an independent nation in 1973 and now is a member of the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organization of American States and Caribbean Community as well as CARICOM. 6. Skilled Workforce The Bahamas has one of the region\u2019s most skilled professional workforces. There are consistent and ongoing training programs to ensure modern education in order to increase quality workforce demand and to meet nowadays global challenges. 7. Forward-looking exchange rate policies In an ever diversifying market traders can trade in Yuan, a move that brings a wealth of financial resources through trade. The Bahamian Dollar is on par with the US Dollar which increases predictability in overseas transactions, especially with the USA."}