Bahamas Real Property Tax Calculator
Estimate statutory annual property taxes for owner-occupied residences, rental residential properties, vacant land, and commercial buildings in The Bahamas.
Bahamas Real Property Tax Act Rules & Thresholds
Real Property Tax in The Bahamas is levied annually by the Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) under the Real Property Tax Act:
Owner-Occupied Residential
• Up to BSD$300,000: 0% (Tax-Exempt)
• $300,000 to $500,000: 0.625% on balance
• Over $500,000: 1.0% on balance
• Maximum Ceiling: Capped at BSD$120,000 per year.
Commercial Real Estate
• Up to BSD$500,000: 0.75% of value
• $500,000 to $2,000,000: 1.0% on balance
• Over $2,000,000: 2.0% on balance (no cap).
Note: Property owners who settle their full annual bill on or before March 31 receive a statutory 10% prompt payment discount. Vacant land owned by Bahamian citizens in the Family Islands is exempt.
📊 Bahamian Statutory Payroll & Tax Breakdown Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (BSD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | $0.00 |
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Principal Financial Systems Architect & Commonwealth of the Bahamas Tax & NIB Social Security Specialist
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