The Bahamas announced that its AEOI Portal is now open for CRS and FATCA registration and reporting. The key dates are:

• Deadline for FATCA and CRS registration is Friday August 3, 2018 at 5 PM.

• Closing Date for FATCA and CRS reporting is Friday August 31, 2018 at 5 PM.

As a reminder 5:00 PM Bahamas time is 5:00 PM New York, 10:00 PM London, and Hong Kong 5:00 AM August 4, 2018 / September 1, 2018.

Click for the Bahamas Competent Authority AEOI Portal User Guide which was issued on June 26, 2018.

The Bahamas requires:

• FATCA nil reporting

• CRS no nil reporting

• Registration for all Reporting FFIs

For assistance, please contact me via my contact page or at elizabeth@elizabethmcmorrowlaw.com.

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