Bahamas : Entry of Goods for Home Consumption

Name of the Organization : Customs Department
Type of Facility : Entry of Goods for Home Consumption
Country : Bahamas

Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/

Entry of Goods for Home Consumption :

Under customs regulations, persons bringing cargo into the country must complete and submit a “Home Consumption Entry Form” at the time of arrival.

Related : Post Office Department Bahamas Insured International Air Parcel : www.statusin.org/6378.html

Eligibility :
All persons importing cargo on a vessel or aircraft.

Process :
** Collect documents from shipping / airline agent.
** Complete relevant forms.
** Present forms and supporting documents to Customs Entry Checking.
** Pay import duties.
** Collect goods.

Application Form(s) :
Home Consumption Entry Form – C13 Form
Declaration of Value – C43 Form

Supporting Documents :
** Completed Forms.
** Invoices (where applicable).
** Shipping documents (bill of lading / airway bill, any other documents provided by the supplier).
** Agricultural Permit (optional based on items).
** Phytosanitary Certificate (optional based on items).
** For individuals – passport or driver’s license.
** For businesses – valid business license.

Turn-around time :
This service can be completed within 2 to 24 hours after submission of documents.

Deadline :
Goods not collected within five working days will be transferred to the Government Warehouse.

Related Fee(s) :
Processing fees – 1% of C.I.F. Value (min $10.00, max $500.00). Environmental fee ($5.00 – $200.00). The Customs Broker will charge fees for the preparation of your supporting documents.

For more information please contact :
The Bahamas Customs Department
P. O. Box N 155
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Location – Headquarters- Thompson Blvd

Opening Hours: 9 am to 4 pm (Monday to Friday)

Tel: (242)325-6551 – 9
Fax: (242)325-7409
Email: customs [AT] bahamas.gov.bs

FAQs :
How many work permits would my business be entitled to?
Necessary work permits for key personnel will be granted. Businesses requiring permits for persons other than key personnel are encouraged to discuss these requests with The BIA in advance.

How can I become an International Owner of Second Homes?
Overseas Investors may acquire residential properties in The Bahamas of up to two acres without prior Government approval. Such acquisitions are required to be registered in accordance with the International Persons Landholding Act. Second Home Owners are eligible for a Home Owners Residence Card, renewable annually.

Please N.B. This card will :
** Facilitate entry into The Bahamas and entitle the owner, his spouse and minor children to enter and remain in The Bahamas for the duration of the validity of the card.
** Application may be made to the Director of Immigration.

Am I eligible for Annual or Permanent Residence?
Accelerated consideration of application for Permanent Residence will be given to: i) Major International Investors; and ii) Fit and proper owners of residence valued at $1,500,000.00 or more.

Why should I invest in the Bahamas?
** A politically stable environment conducive to private investment
** An atmosphere where investments are safe and the expropriation of investments capital is not a considered option;

** A legal environment based on a long tradition of Parliamentary Democracy, the rule of constitutional and statue laws and where security of life and personal property is guaranteed;
** A stable macroeconomic environment bolstered by a prudent fiscal policy, a stable exchange rate, flexible exchange control rules and free trade;

** An environment in which freedom from Capital Gains, Inheritance, Withholding, Profit Remittance, Corporate, Royalties, Sales,l Personal Income, Dividends, Payroll and Interest Taxes are ensured;

** Essential public service, an adequately equipped police constabulary, modern health and education facilities and other social services;
** Dependable Public Utilities; and
** Essential Public Infrastructure such as roads, ports and airports.