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CRAB CAY

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The brief

The reason to consider it.

Just minutes from Green Turtle Cay, Crab Cay is a remarkable 185-acre private island offering an exceptional blend of natural beauty, elevation, and development potential. Featuring several breathtaking beaches, deep-water access, and sweeping views of both the Sea of Abaco and the open Atlantic Ocean, the island presents a rare opportunity to create a truly unique private retreat or luxury development. Its diverse landscape offers a wealth of possibilities, from elevated vantage points with panoramic water views to a stunning lagoon-style northern beach that provides a rare combination of protection and natural beauty seldom found in the region. Combining privacy, accessibility, and exceptional scale, Crab Cay represents one of the most compelling private island opportunities in The Abacos.

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Type
Land
Land
79,980,311 ft²

What people say about Bahamas

Sources agree that foreigners can own Bahamian property outright and that an ordinary home purchase needs a registration filing through a Bahamian lawyer, not a discretionary permit.

  • Positive Foreign buyers mostly register rather than seek a permit; permit applies to large or commercial land
  • Mixed Closing costs are dominated by a 10% transfer VAT for foreign buyers, usually split with the seller, plus legal fees
  • Mixed Annual property tax is being reshaped in 2026 (new foreign owner-occupied category), and Bahamian realtors dispute fairness
  • Concern Vacant land owned by foreigners carries a notably heavier tax until built on

Read what people say, based on 14 sources

Cost of entry

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What completing costs

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