Areas Reserved for Bahamians
The following business areas/sectors have been reserved for Bahamian Nationals only:
- Wholesale and Retail Operations.
- Commission agencies engaged in the import/export trade.
- Real estate and domestic property management agencies.
- Domestic newspapers and magazine publications.
- Domestic advertising and public relations firms.
- Security services.
- Domestic distribution of building supplies.
- Construction companies, except for special structures for which international expertise is required.
- Personal cosmetic/beauty establishments.
- Commercial fishing within the exclusive economic zone of The Bahamas.
- Auto and appliance service operations.
- Public transportation inclusive of locally solicited charter boat tours.
- Landscaping.
**International Investors may engage in the wholesale distribution of any product they produce locally.
Useful Links
- About The Bahamas
- Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC)
- Bahamas Chamber of Commerce
- Bahamas Development Bank
- Bahamas Financial Services Board
- Bahamas Maritime Authority
- Bahamas Real Estate Association
- Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BaTelCo)
- Central Bank of The Bahamas
- Department of Customs
- Department of Immigration
- International Persons Landholding Act
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Tourism
- Registrar General’s Department
- Securities Commission of The Bahamas