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.

 

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