UPCOMING EVENTS

  • The main things remain the main things

    The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) submitted its latest compilation of survey data to the Prime Minister’s office and the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s Chairman as it continues to advocate for the business community in Grand Bahama and its economic survival

  • WORKPLACE GUIDELINES DURING COVID-19

    Health and Safety at Work Act of 2002 - “It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure, so far as is reasonably practical, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees.” This document is to provide recommendations to employers regarding best practices for maintaining the physical and mental health of their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Rules for Importation of Duty Free Supplies Under Declaration of Exigency Order

    Rules for Importation of Duty Free Supplies Under Declaration of Exigency Order

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2808, 2025

Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce September Business Luncheon

August 28th, 2025|Comments Off on Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce September Business Luncheon

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce our upcoming September Business Luncheon Meeting. Join us on Friday, September 19th at 12:30 p.m. at the Pelican Bay Hotel for an engaging session featuring [...]

1208, 2025

Upcoming Event: All Women Breakfast Series – “From the Inside Out: Women’s Health, Healing & Confidence”

August 12th, 2025|Comments Off on Upcoming Event: All Women Breakfast Series – “From the Inside Out: Women’s Health, Healing & Confidence”

Upcoming Event: All Women Breakfast Series – “From the Inside Out: Women’s Health, Healing & Confidence” The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce Community Affairs Committee is proud to host this special event featuring Dr. Saida [...]

2407, 2025

GBCC Men Breakfast Series

July 24th, 2025|Comments Off on GBCC Men Breakfast Series

EN, YOUR HEALTH MATTERS! Join us for a FREE Men’s Breakfast focused on health & wellness — this one’s just for YOU.  Saturday, August 2nd  8:30 AM – 11:00 AM  Susan J. Wallace Community Centre [...]

2107, 2025

Upcoming July Business Meeting – Save the Date!

July 21st, 2025|Comments Off on Upcoming July Business Meeting – Save the Date!

The Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce invites all business leaders and entrepreneurs to our July Business Meeting on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Alan Ladd Hall Conference Room at the Chamber [...]

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Confused about V.A.T?

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VAT, or Value Added Tax, is a consumption based tax charged on most goods or services locally bought or rendered.
VAT is a stable tax reform that must be supplied in order to create and maintain an ample revenue stream. The increase of debt is an issue that must be detained, along with the realization that past customs activities, along with the decrease in custom duties, are inadequate forms of governmental income. The staged collection process of VAT will allow a safe and effective form of tax passage and will provide sufficient funding to future government activities as well economic and population expansions.
The standard rate of VAT for most goods and services as of July 1st 2018 is 12%. Some goods and services are zero-rated, i.e. a 0% rate of VAT applies to them, and some are exempt. A list of exempt supplies can be found in the VAT Act.
All consumers pay VAT. The VAT collected by the businesses will be paid to the government.

For FAQs related to Business, click here.
For FAQs related to Consumers, click here.
For more information and the latest updates on Value Added Tax be sure to visit the Official VAT Bahamas website.