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Family Island Development Encouragement Act (FIDEA)

Special Economic Programme for Andros & Southern Islands Exemption

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Any resident or prospective resident can apply for exemptions on the following islands: Ragged Island, San Salvador, Rum Cay, Cat Island, Long Island, Mayaguana, Inagua, Crooked Island, Acklins Island, Long Cay Island and Andros. Applicants must provide evidence of operations or plans within the above islands. All goods can only be released from Customs within the above islands.

No. The items being imported should be cleared through the islands listed above. If the items are removed from the islands, all applicable taxes become due.

Yes you are eligible, however, you must provide proof of residency in the Bahamas, along with a government issued ID, be tax compliant and meet other stated criteria.

The Islands include: Ragged Island, San Salvador, Rum Cay, Cat Island, Long Island, Mayaguana, Inagua, Crooked Island, Acklins Island, Long Cay Island and Andros.

Valid Government issued ID Evidence of residency or planned eligible activity on the Island. Business Licence (where appropriate) Tax Compliance Certificate (where appropriate) Invoices Site Plan (where appropriate)

Yes, provided all of the criteria have been met.

Yes, the Exemption is for ALL persons who will be undertaking qualifying activity within the islands.

Yes. You will receive an email notification.

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