| The Bahamas | British Virgin Islands | |
|---|---|---|
| Entity | International Business Company (IBC) | Business Company (BC) |
| Corporate tax | 0% on foreign income | 0% |
| Public register | Directors filed; shareholders private | No public shareholder register |
| Formation (all-in) | $1,990 | $2,190 |
| Formation only | $1,620 | $1,820 |
| Annual renewal | $1,620 | $1,820 |
| Timeline | 3–5 business days | 2–4 business days |
| Name endings | Limited, Ltd, Corp, Corporation… | Limited, Ltd, Corp, Corporation… |
Choose The Bahamas if…
- Cost matters — $1,990 all-in against $2,190, and renewal of $1,620 against $1,820
- Blue-chip Caribbean standing under English common law, minutes from the US East Coast
Choose British Virgin Islands if…
- Speed matters — registered in 2–4 business days
- The world's most widely recognised international company — the default for serious structures
The same either way
Whichever you choose, the engagement runs identically: the fee is published before you speak to us, identity verification happens once through a secure link, formation is carried out by a provider licensed and regulated in the jurisdiction, and one dedicated agent manages everything — including next year's renewal.
Frequently asked
Which is cheaper: The Bahamas or British Virgin Islands?
The Bahamas — $1,990 all-in with first-year registered agent and office, against $2,190 for British Virgin Islands. Renewals are $1,620 and $1,820 respectively.
Which is faster to incorporate?
British Virgin Islands, typically 2–4 business days from completed identity verification, against 3–5 business days for The Bahamas.
Can Windrose form a company in either?
Yes. Both are on our published fee schedule and follow the same process: order online, verify once, and one dedicated agent manages the engagement end to end with the licensed local provider.