Bahamas Company Formation & Corporate Services
AMR is a licensed Bahamas corporate service provider supporting founders, investors, and established businesses from entity selection and incorporation through ongoing administration. We coordinate the required due diligence, prepare formation documents, file with the Registrar General’s Department, and help companies remain in good standing.
The Formation Process
From initial structure to ongoing good standing.
The exact route depends on the company’s ownership and intended activity. Registrar processing can be relatively quick once a clear name and complete documents are available, while the full onboarding process may take longer because due diligence, certification, licensing, or multi-jurisdictional ownership must be completed first.
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Choose the right structure
We review the proposed activity, ownership, jurisdictions, and commercial purpose before confirming the appropriate Bahamian entity and filing route.
- 02
Reserve the company name
Provide preferred names in order of priority. Availability and restricted wording are checked before formation documents are finalized.
- 03
Complete due diligence
We verify directors, shareholders, and beneficial owners and collect source-of-funds or source-of-wealth information where required.
- 04
Prepare constitutional documents
The Memorandum and Articles of Association record the company’s structure, registered office, registered agent, and internal governance rules.
- 05
File for incorporation
AMR submits the formation documents and applicable government fee to the Registrar General’s Department.
- 06
Receive corporate records
Once accepted, the Certificate of Incorporation and initial corporate records are issued and the company can move to its operational setup.
- 07
Complete operational setup
Depending on the planned activity, the company may still require a business licence, regulatory approval, banking, or other registrations.
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Maintain good standing
Registered-agent and office services, annual fees, statutory records, ownership updates, accounting records, and applicable substance filings continue after incorporation.
Services & Fees
Indicative starting fees.
The schedule below reflects AMR's standard starting fees. Final pricing is confirmed in writing once the scope of your matter is agreed, and government fees or regulatory requirements may change.
Documents to Prepare
Due diligence for each relevant person.
- Certified passport or government-issued photo identification
- Certified proof of residential address, generally recent
- Professional or bank reference where required
- Completed application and ownership information
- Source-of-funds or source-of-wealth information and supporting evidence
- Corporate records and full ownership chain for any corporate shareholder
Important Distinction
Incorporation does not always authorize operations.
A Certificate of Incorporation creates the company. Depending on where and how it will conduct business, a separate business licence, sector approval, tax registration, banking setup, or other permission may still be required before trading begins.
Government fees, processing times, and regulatory requirements may change. AMR confirms the current position and scope during consultation. This information is general and is not legal, tax, financial, or investment advice.
What We Offer
- →Incorporation of Domestic & International Business Companies (IBCs)
- →Segregated Accounts Companies & Foreign Company Registrations
- →Continuations of Foreign Companies
- →Registered Office & Registered Agent
- →Corporate Directorships & Corporate Secretary
- →Maintenance of Registers of Directors, Officers & Members
- →Business Licensing Support
- →Annual Filings with the Registrar General's Department
- →Bank Account Opening Support (USD & BSD)
- →KYC & AML/CFT Due Diligence Collection and Maintenance
Begin Your Matter
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Submit an inquiry or schedule a consultation to confirm the scope, current requirements, supporting documents, and fees.
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