vat.revenue.gov.bs Online Tax Administration System : Bahamas

Organization : Ministry of Finance
Facility : Online Tax Administration System
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://vat.revenue.gov.bs/Home

Online Tax Administration System :

Our Online Tax Administration System provides a secure, self-service area for taxpayers and/or their representatives to access a range of online services.

Related :  Online Tax Administration Bahamas Register A Taxpayer : www.statusin.org/29105.html

You will be able to :
** Register for a free user account
** Register for various tax types such as Value Added Tax (VAT)
** Communicate with the tax office by sending and receiving messages via the “Tracker”

** Manage your tax accounts : Submit tax filings, Make payments, Amend Filings, Request Changes to taxpayer information
** Make Enquiries (general or specific)

Who should use this system?
Persons that may need to register :
1. An Individual who is a Sole-trader/Proprietor or other individual who needs to
** file and pay taxes,
** communicate with or send an enquiry to the department, or
** conduct business with the Government.

2. A Non-Individual that is a Company, Partnership, Non-profit/Charitable Organisation, International Organisation, Embassy/Diplomatic Mission, or such that needs to
** file and pay taxes,
** communicate with or send an enquiry to the department, or
** conduct business with the Government.

3. An Individual or Non-Individual can identify a Representative to conduct business with the government on their behalf.

Persons who do not need to register but may want to make general enquiries and communicate with the VAT Office will need to create an online user account.

Persons may access the online tax services including enquiries by first creating a user account. Once they have a username and password, they can log-in to the system.

Logging in will put you at the Welcome page of your account where you can :
** Access tax services
** View your account details (i.e. profiles, payments, filings, etc…)
** Make enquiries

What You Need To Know About Registering A Taxpayer ?
** Prior to registering a taxpayer for any tax type like VAT, Business Licence or Real Property tax, there are a number of essential things you may need to know.

** The level of information required will depend on the taxpayer and the tax type.
** A taxpayer type refers to whether you are a sole proprietor/trader, company, partnership, trustee, non-profit/charitable organisation, Embassy or such.
** A tax type would be Value Added Tax, Real Property Tax, Business Licence, etc.

Taxpayer Details :
** Businesses or organisations will need to provide the business/organisation name exactly as provided to the relevant registering or licencing authority.
** They will also need to provide registration or licence numbers and type codes issued by these agencies.
** The date the business or organisation was formed may also be required.
** The National Insurance Number may be mandatory depending on your taxpayer type.

Taxpayer Contacts :
** This includes business address, mailing address, and in some instances the home address. Telephone, Fax, and Mobile numbers may be mandatory depending on the tax type. For online services an e-Mail address is mandatory.

Additional Details :
** Depending on the tax type you will have to provide information on branches, directors, partners, shareholders, or other related/associated businesses or individuals.

Business or Tax Related Activity :
** The information provided here is subject to the tax type. Example, for Business Licence you will need to know your Annual Turnover, for VAT you will need to know the value of your Taxable Supplies (excluding capital goods), and for Real Property Tax your Assessment number.

Bank Details :
** As part of improved efficiency and effectiveness, the Government of The Bahamas is automating its payment processes; in this regard, refunds or payments will be made directly to the taxpayer’s bank account. It is suggested that you provide the primary bank account of the taxpayer being registered.

Contact Address :
Department of Inland Revenue
Carmichael Road
(behind Scotia Bank at the Shops at Carmichael Plaza)
Nassau, N.P.
The Bahamas
General Enquiries: (242) 461-8050
VAT Hotline: (242) 225-7280
Fax: (242) 361-4034
Email Address : taxinquiries AT bahamas.gov.bs
** We will endeavour to answer all emails within 5 working days.