

THE BAHAMAS INSTITUTEOF FINANCIAL SERVICES
"Keeping Financial Services Education Relevant to Industry Needs"



Company Law, Practice & Administration
STAGE I
This introductory course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth knowledge of company law principles, practical guidance on company administration and maintenance, and integrative analysis on company compliance and corporate best practices for companies incorporated and operating within the Bahamas.
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General Company Law Principles
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Types of Companies
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Client Due Diligence Requirements
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Company Incorporation
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Corporate Record-keeping
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Shares, Shareholders, Capitalization
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Company Management
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Managing Risks
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Company Compliance
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Company Liquidations
STAGE II
This certificate course is designed for financial service professionals who have successfully completed Company Law, Practice, and Administration, Stage I and those professionals with relevant company law and corporate administration experience who wish to acquire more advanced knowledge for personal and professional skills development. The course has been specifically customized to provide participants with in-depth, experiential knowledge of and practical insight into company law principles, corporate and compliance best practices, wealth management planning (inclusive of taxation considerations), trust and corporate vehicles, and FATCA reporting requirements within the Bahamas’ financial services industry.
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General Company Law Principles & Types of Companies
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Wealth Management Planning and Taxation
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Non-Profit Companies
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Trusts & Foundations
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Private Trust Companies & Executive Entities
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Investment Funds and The Bahamas ICON
AML/CFT and Compliance -
Company Secretarial Practice & Board Leadership
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Risk Management & Corporate Governance
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Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”)
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Data Protection & Cybersecurity
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Modern Company Law Issues
ENROLLMENT
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Commences: Jan11th - Mar 14th, 2020
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Duration: 4 months
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Days: Saturdays
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Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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Tuition: $1,395 - $1,995 + $50 reg fee + VAT
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Books Included