Business & Economy
Financial services in the Bahamas: banks, trusts, funds and regulators
How the Bahamian financial sector fits together: domestic and offshore banks, trust companies, funds and insurers, and the five bodies that regulate them.
Business & Economy
Tourism, financial services, small business and the cost of living, explained in plain terms.
Business & Economy
Tipping in the Bahamas: service charges, VAT and who to tip
How tipping works in the Bahamas: the 15% service charge many bills already include, 10% VAT, and what to give taxi drivers, porters, housekeepers and guides.
Business & Economy
How tourism shapes the Bahamian economy: cruise, resorts and Out Islands
How visitor spending flows through the Bahamian economy: cruise versus stopover visitors, Nassau versus the Out Islands, and the risks of relying on tourism.
Business & Economy
Starting a small business in Nassau: licences, VAT and first steps
How to open a small business in Nassau step by step: choosing a structure, reserving a name, the business licence, National Insurance, VAT and banking.