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Bahamas

Tax rates

0102030405060World avg (corporate) 22.6%Income · Corporate · Capital Gains · Crypto · Wealth Tax — 0%VAT 10%

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Notes & in practice

Income Tax

There is currently no personal income tax in The Bahamas.

VAT

In practice

Filing

VAT registration becomes mandatory once a business's taxable revenue meets or exceeds BSD 100,000 within any 12-month period, though certain circumstances can require registration regardless of turnover.

Source: PWC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Bahamas (Corporate, Other taxes) · as of 2026-07-21
Exemptions

Since 1 April 2026, unprepared foods sold in food stores are exempt from VAT; certain essential goods, including medical and hygiene products, are separately taxed at a reduced 5% rate rather than the standard 10%.

Source: PWC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Bahamas (Corporate, Other taxes) · as of 2026-07-21

Capital Gains Tax

The Bahamas imposes no income tax on individuals, so no tax applies to individual capital gains, including gains from listed securities.

Crypto Tax

The Bahamas imposes no income tax on individuals, so individual gains from disposing of cryptocurrency are not taxed.

Wealth Tax

No net wealth/worth tax levied in The Bahamas.