Taxes, Fines and Penalties – BL

Business licence tax payable for a new business is $100; other than temporary businesses, occasional businesses and non-resident businesses. Tax payable for existing businesses vary based on the type of business and their turnover. Please refer to the Tax Schedule as at 1st July, 2015 below:

 Business Licence Late fees implemented July 1, 2015; amended 1st July, 2017

  • Filing for renewals of business licences are due on or before 31st January for the succeeding year
  • $100 fee for late filing of renewal application
  • Business licence taxes are payable by 31st March for the succeeding year
  • 10% of tax liability for late payment of business licence
  • 5% interest per annum on tax liability overdue 30 days or more (amendment 2017)
  • Notification of inactivation or cessation of a business is due within fourteen days of inactivation or cessation of a business but no later than 31st December of the year the licence was issued.
  • $100 fee for late notification of inactivation or cessation of business

 

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pdf icon Tax Schedule As 1st January, 2018
pdf icon Late Fees for Business Licences