info needed on opening a biz on the islands

WaterDancer · #1 (**permalink**) 07-24-2006

I'm interested in sailing down to the caribbean or the bahamas and opening a photography education workshop which will include a sail.

Does anyone know if one is allowed to open a biz down there? and if so, which islands are more likely than others to allow this?

thanks much.

SoOkay · #2 (**permalink**) 07-24-2006

Are you a licensed captain?

WaterDancer · #3 (**permalink**) 07-25-2006

no. seems that sounds like an issue. can u please explain?

sailingdog · #4 (**permalink**) 07-25-2006

If you're planning on taking passengers out on a boat, for pay, whether it is for a sail, or for a photography trip, you need to have a commercial captain's license generally.

I'd also be a bit curious as to what your photography credentials are?

hellosailor · #5 (**permalink**) 07-25-2006

What's "the islands" ?

Each nation has their own rules. Many will not issue working permits for any aliens (that'd be you). Some will let you start a business, maybe as the majority owner, sole owner, or minority owner only.

Figure out what island you are insterested in, then contact their consulate and make a professional enquiry.

sailingdog · #6 (**permalink**) 07-25-2006

Regardless of where he is planning on opening his business, most will require some sort of licensing for a commercial boat operator AFAIK.