Yesterday, the Bahamas Government launched its Registered Agent Information System, under which registered agents are able to incorporate international business companies and take advantage of a range of other corporate services electronically, in a secure, reliable environment.
Agents licensed by the Inspectorate of Financial and Corporate Service Providers (FCSP) or under the Banks & Trust Companies Regulations Act (BTRA), with fees paid to date, will be able to access the Companies Register of the Registrar General's Department using a dedicated IP address and identifying PINs.
In addition to the incorporation of IBCs, services available to licensed agents include name reservations, enquiries and reports, file downloads and maintenance, and filing of electronic documents. On the last, a Payment on Account system has been established. An online help feature is complemented by a Technical Help Desk.
