Download as PDF

The Department of Inland Revenue (DIR) sent a recent communication advising that Real Property Tax is going fully digital. As Real Property Tax services transition to a fully digital environment, taxpayers will receive annual bills, notices, and other important updates electronically. Maintaining accurate contact information will help ensure taxpayers continue to receive timely correspondence and remain informed about their tax obligations.

Taxpayers are encouraged to update their information if they have recently changed their email address, are no longer receiving annual tax bills, or have stopped receiving notifications and updates from the Department of Inland Revenue.

Updating Your Information

Taxpayers with a Business Licence or VAT account should:

  • Log in to their account at vat.revenue.gov.bs
  • Select Profile
  • Update their email address and contact information

All other taxpayers, including those with Real Property Tax, First Home Exemption, Stamp Tax, or Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) matters, should complete the Department’s online update form found here.

FOCUS, Vol. 68, Issue 3/2026

In this issue, we examine Bahamian financial services through the introduction of usufructs; explore how intestacy, forced heirship, and...

The Evolution of Bahamian Financial Services: Usufructs and the Future of Wealth Structuring

In The Bahamas, several key themes have dominated developments in the legal and regulatory framework for financial services so...