Bahamas - Apply for Tax Compliance Certificate

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Procedure

1. To apply for Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC), the applicant must visit the official website of the Department of Inland Revenue. Link to Website
2. Download the application form A1 to apply for TCC Link to Application Form
3. Fill in required details in the form and click on the “E-mail” button to mail it to the revenue department.
4. Wait for the e-mail response for your application.
5. Before the department can issue a TCC, several agencies are contacted to ensure that the taxpayer is current with all its obligations to the government:
   • Business Licence Unit
   • Customs
   • Immigration
   • National Insurance
   • Real Property Tax
   • Road Traffic
   • Value Added Tax (VAT)
6. Once approved, the TCC will be sent to your e-mail id for download or you may choose to pick it from the office.

Note: All applications must be submitted online.

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Required Documents

List down the documents required for successfully completing the procedure.
e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Address
The Department of Inland RevenueShops at Carmichael Plaza,
Carmichael RoadP.O. Box N-13
Nassau, Bahamas.
Email:[email protected]
[email protected]
Website: Link
Contact Link

Eligibility

Businesses should note that the TCC will be issued only to taxpayers who are compliant with their tax obligations to the government.

Fees

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Validity

The certificate will be valid for a period of six (6) months.

Documents to Use

Application Form
Link

Sample Documents

Sample Certificate
Link

Processing Time

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Instructions

The certificate is required for individuals who:

• Wish to do business with the government or a public body,
• Wish to collect monies for services rendered to the government  or a public body
• Wish to register ownership or change ownership of a taxable good;
• Receive allowances under the provisions of legislation (i.e. churches, schools, etc).

Required Information

• Category
• Applicant Name
• Company Details
• Address
• Reason for requesting certificate
• Applicant’s signature

Need for the Document

A Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) is necessary when doing business with the Government of The Bahamas and has been in effect since July 1, 2015.

Information which might help

The Financial Administration and Audit (Amendment) Act 2015 part IIB lays out the legal basis for the provision of the TCC. Link to Act

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

The public should be aware that a Tax Compliance Certificate will not limit the execution of audits and will not rule out taxes that are owed to the Government.