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Investors |
For InvestorsTracts of land are available for sale to experienced and well funded Investors who are interested in developing projects in accordance with Devco's overall master plan. Land is currently available for residential, commercial and touristic use. All land is sold on a Freehold basis and is subject to the payment of a service charge, which is used to fund city maintenance. Under the terms of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement all property within the Freeport area is exempt from Government Property Taxes until the year 2015. However, land sales are subject to a Government Stamp Tax, which is graduated in accordance with the value of the property. Foreign Investors are required to obtain a Business License from the Grand Bahama Port Authority and approval from the Government of the Bahamas. This process is well regulated and easily understood. Neither individuals nor corporations resident in the Bahamas are required to pay income tax, corporation tax or death duties. For further information please contact The Grand Bahama Development Company Limited. |
Holders of valid foreign driver's licenses may drive any vehicle for a period of three months.
Longer stays require a Bahamian driver's license be obtained.
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