Bahamas indirect-tax changes
Every confirmed VAT, GST and e-invoicing change we have recorded for Bahamas, newest first. Each one carries its official source and the date it takes effect.
The record 5 changes
- 1 Apr 2026 The Bahamas exempts unprepared food sold or imported by food stores from VAT from 1 April 2026
- 1 Jul 2025 The Bahamas raises VAT on chewing gum, sweets, confectionery and sodas from 5% to 10% from 1 July 2025
- 1 Sept 2025 The Bahamas cuts VAT on medicines and medical supplies from 10% to 5% from 1 September 2025
- 1 Apr 2025 The Bahamas introduces a 5% reduced VAT rate on unprepared food sold by food stores from 1 April 2025
- 1 Jul 2024 The Bahamas rewrites VAT on real property: seven-year hold for zero-rated family transfers and a $2,500 flat rate for error exchanges
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