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PRESS RELEASE – MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The Situation in Venezuela

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the deteriorating situation in Venezuela with concern. The government of The Bahamas calls upon the Venezuelan Authorities to safeguard the Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of the Venezuelan people.

The government of The Bahamas expresses the hope that a peaceful resolution is realised in accordance with Resolutions adopted by the Organization of American States and the Inter American Democratic Charter which all member states have accepted.

 

PAYMENT OF REAL PROPERTY TAX BY CANADIANS OWNERS RESIDING IN CANADA

The Bahamas High Commission wishes to inform Canadian residents with property in The Bahamas that the most efficient way to pay real property tax is through the Department of Inland Revenue’s payment portal. The payments are real time and the taxpayers can view account balances and print receipts. Attached is the instruction to register on the portal. Should the taxpayers encounter difficulty during the registration process they can contact Ms. Violet Brown at the address below.

In addition, customers who are not comfortable with online payments can send payments via wire. Also attached is wire instructions. International Money Orders/Drafts payments are made payable to The Public Treasury.

Please note that in an effort to improve the Department’s services to the public, The Department of Inland Revenue has created an online system that would assist in reviewing Real Property Tax Bills and make online credit card payments. Customers can access their statement by creating a user account on www.propertytax.gov.bs

(Note: for ease of registering, you would need a copy of recent bill or Tax Certificate {TC})

Ms. Violet Brown
Operations – Real Property Tax Billings
Department of Inland Revenue
P.O. Box N-13
Nassau, Bahamas
1(242)604-8072
Email: [email protected]

Payment Portal Instructions

Wire Transfer RPT

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