Bermuda’s laws keep the country operating smoothly.
All of Bermuda’s legislation is available online to download and read. www.bermudalaws.bm
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The Matrimonial Causes Rules 2023 are a set of regulations that govern the process of handling matrimonial cases in Bermuda. These rules are designed to ensure that cases involving marriage and family disputes are dealt with efficiently and fairly.
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Budget Statement In support of the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2022 - 2023 presented by the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP Premier and Minister of Finance
Delivered on: 25 February 2022
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The Ministry of Legal Affairs Financial Sanctions Implementation Unit (FSIU) provides important and current information related to sanctions to assist you with Bermuda’s Sanctions Regime compliance.
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Once a matter has been completed, a judgment or decision is given. After a judgment is given in Court, it is available online.
The following are the most recent judgments made in the Courts. Use our search tool to find previous judgments from the Courts.
- 2022
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The Employment and Labour Relations Tribunal, established under the Employment Act 2000, has jurisdiction to hear and determine (including by way of arbitration) complaints, labour disputes, differences, conflicts and other matters referred to it under the Employment and Labour Code.
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Payroll Tax Amendments for 2022
The budget statement delivered on Friday, February 25, 2022 by the Premier and Finance Minister, the Hon. David Burt, JP, MP resulted in the following amendments to Payroll Tax.
New Hire Relief
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December
2020 No. 18app Jermari Belboda v Fiona Miller (Pol. Sgt)
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Once a matter has been completed, a judgment or decision is given. After a judgment is given in Court, it is available online.
The following are the most recent judgments made in the Courts. Use our search tool to find previous judgments from the Courts.
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The NAMLC provides important and current information related to sanctions to assist you with Bermuda’s Sanctions Regime compliance.
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Governor George Fergusson formed the Judicial and Legal Services Committee in November 2013 as a Standing Committee to advise the Governor of Bermuda on their Constitutional responsibilities in relation to the Judiciary. These Constitutional responsibilities include the power to appoint judges a
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Here you will find information relating to the 2020 - 2021 Budget.
Budget Statement - January
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January
F. Miller (Police Sgt.) v Taahir Augustus
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The NAMLC provides important and current information related to sanctions to assist you with Bermuda’s Sanctions Regime compliance.
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Once a matter has been completed, a judgment or decision is given. After a judgment is given in Court, it is available online.
The following are the most recent judgments made in the Courts. Use our search tool to find previous judgments from the Courts.
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Once a matter has been completed, a judgment or decision is given. After a judgment is given in Court, it is available online.
The following are the most recent judgments made in the Courts. Use our search tool to find previous judgments from the Courts.
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The NAMLC provides important and current information related to sanctions to assist you with Bermuda’s Sanctions Regime compliance.
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The Employment (Maternity Leave Extension and Paternity Leave) Amendment Act takes effect January 1, 2020 and:
- Local Companies
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The Liquor License Act 1974 (the “Act”) is the law that governs the granting of liquor licenses, the conduct of licensed premises, and the punishment of individuals/companies that break the law.
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The NAMLC provides important and current information related to sanctions to assist you with Bermuda’s Sanctions Regime compliance.
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Once a matter has been completed, a judgment or decision is given. After a judgment is given in Court, it is available online.
The following are the most recent judgments made in the Courts. Use our search tool to find previous judgments from the Courts.
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Setting Up a Business in Bermuda
There are a few options for setting up a business in Bermuda. Your options depend on the nature of your business activities and whether you wish to conduct business in the local market.
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Setting Up a Business in Bermuda
There are a few options for setting up a business in Bermuda. Your options depend on the nature of your business activities and whether you wish to conduct business in the local market.
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Setting Up a Business in Bermuda
There are a few options for setting up a business in Bermuda. Your options depend on the nature of your business activities and whether you wish to conduct business in the local market.
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Setting Up a Business in Bermuda
There are a few options for setting up a business in Bermuda. Your options depend on the nature of your business activities and whether you wish to conduct business in the local market.
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There are a few options for setting up a business in Bermuda. Your options depend on the nature of your business activities and whether you wish to conduct business in the local market.
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Our Labour Relations Section (“the Section”) oversees the certification and decertification of unions in the workplace, and manages labour disputes in both unionised and non-unionised environments.
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Here you will find information relating to the 2017/2018 Budget.
Budget Press Conference Remarkswww.gov.bm/articles/budget-press-conference-remarks
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Once a matter has been completed, a judgment or decision is given. After a judgment is given in Court, it is available online.
The following are the most recent judgments made in the Courts. Use our search tool to find previous judgments from the Courts.
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The NAMLC provides important and current information related to sanctions to assist you with Bermuda’s Sanctions Regime compliance.
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The NAMLC provides important and current information related to sanctions to assist you with Bermuda’s Sanctions Regime compliance.
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Bermuda is a leader on tax transparency
Bermuda is different from other international finance centres due to its high level of transparency, compliance, cooperation and exchange of information.
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The Minister of Home Affairs the Hon.
- 2017 Practice Directions No. 13 of 2017
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When a person dies, somebody must deal with the deceased’s estate by disposing of their assets and paying any debts and death taxes. This person—known as an estate representative—becomes responsible for the deceased’s estate.
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Once a matter has been completed, a judgment or decision is given. After a judgment is given in Court, it is available online.
The following are the most recent judgments made in the Courts. Use our search tool to find previous judgments from the Courts.
- Supreme Court Practice Directions/Circulars 2017 Practice Directions 2016 Practice Directions 2015 Practice Directions
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Progressive Payroll Tax 2018-19 FAQ’s
Example FAQS
- No. 31 of 2017
- 2016 Supreme Court Practice Directions/Circulars Circular 1 of 2016
- 2015 Supreme Court Practice Directions/Circulars No. 1 of 2015
- 2014 Supreme Court Practice Directions/Circulars No. 1 of 2014
- 2013 Supreme Court Practice Directions/Circulars No. 1 of 2013
- 2012 Supreme Court Practice Directions/Circulars No. 1 of 2012
- 2011 Supreme Court Practice Directions/Circulars No. 1 of 2011
- 2010 Supreme Court Practice Directions/Circulars No. 1 of 2010
- 2008 Supreme Court Practice Directions/Circulars No. 1 of 2008
- 2007 Supreme Court Practice Directions/Circulars No. 1 of 2007
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Ships should be aware of Bermuda’s Environmental Policy for Ships, prior to entering Bermuda’s territorial waters.
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Budget Statement In support of the Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure 2023 - 2024 presented by the Hon. E. David Burt, JP, MP Premier and Minister of Finance
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Once a matter has been completed, a judgment or decision is given. After a judgment is given in Court, it is available online.
The following are the most recent judgments made in the Courts. Use our search tool to find previous judgments from the Courts.
- Transparency OECD Common Reporting Standard is in effect from 2016, with 2017 reporting. OECD Country-by-Country Reporting has been adopted for 2016, with 2017 reporting.
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The Attorney-General’s Chambers is Bermuda’s Central Authority for MLA in criminal matters. The Central Authority handles and processes all formal requests for assistance in accordance with the provisions of the
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On July 11, 1996, the Waste Management Section of the Ministry of Works and Engineering was charged with the administration of all activities relating to the receiving of waste asbestos. The following policy is currently in effect:
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The following policies must be followed for ships in Bermuda’s territorial waters.
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The Energy Commission currently receives a monthly filing from the Bermuda Electric Light Company (BELCO) for the fuel adjustment rate.
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All residents of Bermuda now enjoy the right to informational privacy, or the right to protect their personal information.
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The Ministry of Legal Affairs Financial Sanctions Implementation Unit (FSIU) provides important and current information related to sanctions to assist you with Bermuda’s Sanctions Regime compliance.
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Potential jurors are selected at random by a computer programme from the Electoral Register. Those chosen are then summoned to the first day of the next jury session of the Supreme Court.
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All cases in Magistrates’ Court are heard by a Magistrate sitting alone, except in the Family Court, where the Magistrate sits with two lay members chosen from a special panel.
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Having the right type of intellectual property protection helps you to stop people stealing or copying:
• the names of your products or brands
• your inventions
• the design or look of your products
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All workplaces with radiation-emitting equipment (hospitals, doctors and dentists offices, veterinary clinics, etc.) are monitored.
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Only the person seeking a copyright licence can refer a dispute to the Copyright Tribunal.
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Copyright protects your work and stops others from using it without your permission. You get copyright protection automatically - you don’t have to apply or pay a fee. There isn’t a register of copyright works in Bermuda.
You automatically get copyright protection when you create:
