- Bahamas Government to halve VAT on food
- VAT rate on foodstuffs (excluding delicatessen foodstuffs) to be reduced from 10% to 5%
- Applies to fresh fruit, vegetables, baby food, lunch snacks, and frozen foods
- Change to take effect on April 1, 2025
- Reduced rate will also apply to imports
Source: answerconnect.cch.com
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