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$249/month
$49/month
2% of gross salary / month
Horizons ensures day-to-day guidance to help your business navigate Bahamas labor laws and regulations. Horizons also ensures payroll is processed weekly or fortnightly (the standard periods in Bahamas), and that taxes are withheld as required. As the Bahamas Employer of Record, Horizons is responsible for employee income tax withholding, payment of payroll taxes to state authorities, and submission of tax returns to the Bahamas Tax Office. Partnering with our Bahamas EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Bahamas market.
Note, a Bahamas Employer of Record is also known as a Bahamas Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Hire in the Bahamas, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our Bahamas EOR solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast onboarding in the Bahamas, hire in as little as 24 hours.
We draft labor contracts compliant with the Bahamas’ labor law.
We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in the Bahamas.
It doesn’t stop with the Bahamas — we are an international EOR
12 months (standard)
4 weeks notice
1 month’s salary per year of service (max. 12 month’s salary)
12 months (standard)
4 weeks notice
1 month’s salary per year of service (max. 12 month’s salary)
The standard working week in the Bahamas is 40 hours, consisting of five eight-hour days. However, the work culture is very relaxed at many companies, so hours can often be flexible.
Bahamas has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan Wednesday | New Year’s Day |
| 10 Jan Friday | Majority Rule Day |
| 18 Apr Friday | Good Friday |
| 21 Apr Monday | Easter Monday |
| 6 Jun Friday | Randol Fawkes Labour Day |
| 9 Jun Monday | Whit Monday |
| 10 Jul Thursday | Independence Day |
| 4 Aug Monday | Emancipation Day |
| 13 Oct Monday | National Heroes Day |
| 25 Dec Thursday | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec Friday | Boxing Day |
| 31 Dec Wednesday | New Year’s Eve |
There is a public healthcare system in the Bahamas, but it is limited to certain groups such as the elderly. For this reason, many employees expect private medical insurance to be provided by their employer as part of their benefits packages.
The minimum wage for employees in the Bahamas is $260 (BSD) per week in most cases.
Setting up your Bahamian benefits system as a foreign employer is a complicated process. The laws are complex, federal and provincial differences need to be taken into account, and it may be necessary to send representatives. All of this can make it a lengthy and expensive process.
Outsourcing your benefit management process ensures that you fully understand and adhere to the rules, ensuring your compliance and speeding up the process significantly. At Horizons, our Bahamas employment experts will help you to find and arrange your benefits, advise on your strategy, and ensure compliance with the law.
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With Horizons, you get quick service, transparent pricing, and expert support.
Generally speaking, the terms “Bahamas PEO” and “Bahamas EOR” are used interchangeably.
In most cases, Horizons’ Bahamas EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in the Bahamas.
It is possible to get a work visa in the Bahamas. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in the Bahamas are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
Holiday Schedule in Bahamas [2025]
