Bahamas fund structures for flexible and innovative investment platforms.
Last Updated: April 2026
The Bahamas offers a well-regulated and tax-neutral platform for investment funds, with flexible regulatory frameworks including the innovative SMART Fund regime for alternative and bespoke strategies.
Start your Bahamas fundBahamas fund formation is the process of establishing an investment fund under the Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB). The Bahamas offers SMART funds, Professional Funds, and Standard Funds, with innovative regulatory frameworks designed for private wealth and institutional strategies. Setup typically takes 4-8 weeks.
Bahamas at a Glance
About the Jurisdiction
Bahamas
The Bahamas is recognized globally for its ease of doing business, modern financial legislation, and strong professional infrastructure for investment funds.
Regulator
Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB)
The SCB provides a tiered regime under the Investment Funds Act, 2019, ranging from lightly regulated private funds to fully regulated retail funds, including the innovative SMART Fund structures.
Type of Fund
Common Bahamas fund types supported by Unefund
Standard Funds
Retail / Public- •Full authorization and SCB supervision required
- •Prospectus and offering documents must be approved
- •Strict investment, custody, and disclosure requirements
- •Suitable for retail investors and broad distribution
- •Can be open-ended or closed-ended
Professional Funds
Sophisticated / Institutional- •Offered only to professional or sophisticated investors
- •Minimum investment threshold generally applies
- •Lighter regulatory burden than Standard Funds
- •Must appoint regulated service providers
- •Used for hedge funds and alternative strategies
Private Funds
Private Placement- •Limited to maximum of 50 investors
- •Offers must be made on private basis only
- •Simplified regulatory requirements
- •Flexible investment strategies
- •Popular for family offices and club deals
SMART Funds
Fast Track- •Tailored regulatory approach based on strategy
- •Several models available (001-007)
- •Fast-track approval process
- •High flexibility for alternative strategies
- •Used for PE, structured products, proprietary funds
Recognized Foreign Funds
Cross-Border- •Already regulated in approved foreign jurisdiction
- •Subject to SCB recognition not full licensing
- •Used for cross-border fund distribution
- •Streamlined entry for established funds
Our Approach
Structure is not a form. It is a system.
Unefund does not treat Bahamas funds as standalone legal entities. Each structure is designed to ensure the fund operates as part of a coherent institutional platform.
Important Note
Bahamas structures offer flexibility and innovation through the SMART Fund regime. Maintaining institutional credibility requires disciplined governance and operational design.
Unefund's role is to ensure flexibility remains institutional.
Your Journey
From vision to launch
Initial discussion and alignment on objectives and strategy.
Why Unefund
A single orchestration layer for your Bahamas fund.
Single Coordination
One point of contact for your entire fund setup and operations.
Integrated Support
Fund setup and operational support working seamlessly together.
Regulatory Alignment
Strong compliance frameworks built into every structure.
Multi-Jurisdictional
Expertise across Bahamas, BVI, Cayman, Mauritius, UAE, Singapore, Luxembourg, and more.
Asset Class Experience
PE, VC, Hedge, Credit, Digital Assets, and Real Estate fund structures.
Technology-Enabled
Technology-driven portal and reporting framework.
Transparent pricing — Cost-effective and predictable, with no hidden fees.
Why Bahamas
Benefits of the Bahamas jurisdiction
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Approximately 4–8 weeks, depending on fund type and documentation readiness.
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) under the Investment Funds Act, 2019.
No. Unefund acts as the central coordination point with all key service providers.
We follow a transparent and all-inclusive pricing structure with no hidden or unexpected charges.
SMART Funds offer a tailored regulatory approach with several models available, fast-track approval, and high flexibility for alternative and bespoke investment strategies.
Typical documentation includes: Incorporation documents; Constitutional documents (MOA & AOA / LPA); Offering documents (PPM, Subscription Agreement, Risk Disclosures); Management and governance documents; AML and compliance policies; Service provider agreements.
Design your Bahamas fund structure with institutional clarity.
Structured. Integrated. Accountable.
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