Source-cited draft: payroll & social contributions for Bahamas (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| National Insurance (social security) contributions | The Bahamas has no income tax PAYE, but employers must withhold and remit National Insurance Board (NIB) contributions on insurable wages. Rates and the insurable wage ceiling were increased effective 1 July 2024. | |
| Employee contribution rate (employed persons) | 4.65% of insurable wagesNational Insurance Act | |
| Employer contribution rate (employed persons) | 6.65% of insurable wagesNational Insurance Act | |
| Combined contribution rate (employed persons) | 11.3% (4.65% employee + 6.65% employer)National Insurance Act | |
| Insurable wage ceiling (weekly) | BSD 810 per weekNational Insurance Act | |
| Insurable wage ceiling (monthly) | BSD 3,510 per monthNational Insurance Act | |
| Self-employed contribution rate | 8.8% of insurable income (self-employed persons pay both portions)National Insurance Act |
The Bahamas has no income tax PAYE, but employers must withhold and remit National Insurance Board (NIB) contributions on insurable wages. Rates and the insurable wage ceiling were increased effective 1 July 2024.
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| Income tax withholding (PAYE) | None — no income tax is withheld from wages; only NIB contributions are deductedNational Insurance Act |
| Contribution remittance deadline | By the 15th day of the month following the contribution monthNational Insurance Act |
| Employer registration | Employers must register with the National Insurance Board and obtain an employer registration number before paying wagesNational Insurance Act |
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