Bahamas
Zero income tax, zero capital gains tax, zero inheritance tax jurisdiction. Close proximity to Miami. Total tax haven for crypto investors.
FATCA Partner
Yes
FATF Status
Clear
EU Blacklist
No
Dual Nationality
Allowed
CARF Status
Not yet committed
Bitizenship
Not yet
Tax Rates
Activity Taxes
Staking
0%
Mining
0%
DeFi
0%
NFTs
0%
Taxable Events
Crypto → Fiat
Not taxable
Crypto → Crypto
Not taxable
Holding Period
No holding period benefit
All gains tax-free
Regulation & Residency
Regulatory Body
Securities Commission of The Bahamas
Residency Requirement
Permanent residency available via $750K+ real estate investment
Reporting Requirements
Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges (DARE) Act provides framework
Citizenship & Residency Path
Permanent residency via $750K+ investment; citizenship after 10+ years residency
Resilience & Plan B
Jurisdictional Resilience
How well-equipped this jurisdiction is for a crypto holder who wants stability, access, and protection.
JRS
Institutions (25%), banking (20%), tax clarity (20%), business (15%), privacy (10%), geopolitical (10%). Full methodology →
Plan B Readiness
How fast you can go from “I want to move” to “I’m a tax resident with banking and optionality.”
PBR
Business ease (25%), citizenship path (20%), dual nationality, quality of life & safety (15% each), Bitizenship (10%). Full methodology →
Notable Conditions
- →DARE Act provides regulatory framework for digital assets
- →Central Bank Digital Currency (Sand Dollar) launched
- →~50 miles from Miami - easy US access
- →12% VAT on goods and services but not on crypto gains
Living & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
High
Banking Access
Moderate-Good
Quality of Life
High
Lifestyle Scores