The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is an archipelago of 700 sub-tropical islands located just 50 miles to the south of the Florida coastline.

The Bahamas has a tradition of parliamentary democracy dating to 1729, and has been an independent nation since 1973. The Bahamas is a member of The Commonwealth of Nations with her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as head of state.

The Bahamas offers a unique combination of natural beauty, political stability, social tranquility, and a tax-neutral platform, critical success factors for its sophisticated international financial services sector and thriving tourism industry.