Permits are issued to businesses, citizens and non-citizens to facilitate the duty free importation of equipment and breeding/seed stock to be used within the fish farming sector.

Applicant must have a permit to engage in aquaculture.

1. Complete the relevant application form.
2. Submit completed application form along with the required supporting documents to the Department of Marine Resources.
3. The applicant will then be issued with the Certificate of Registration Card or 10% Duty Waiver Form, which should be presented to The Bahamas  Customs at the time of clearance of the goods

Refer to Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary Measures for guidelines when importing plant or animal material.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:

Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs   
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Or

Family Island Office Locations and Contact Information

Duty Free Application - Fish Farming

1. Completed Application form.
2. Copy of Aquaculture Permit.

No fees are charged for this service.

Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs   
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Or

Family Island Office Locations and Contact Information