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.