(OGA) Application Types

The Bahamas Customs Department, in tandem with the Ministry of Finance, now houses the Permits & Concession Module by which concessions and permits can be applied for online. The process has now become completely digital, allowing applicants to create their own submissions for approval by the Ministry of Finance. Declarations can then be completed by brokers, couriers and agents doing business with Customs with these respective applications attached to waive the necessary fees according to the respective concession.

There are TWO Types Concession Categories you can apply for:

  • Master Concessions
  • General Concessions

The list of permits and concessions are as follows by their respective Governmental Entity:

MASTER CONCESSIONS (Concessions Lasting Over A Period of Time)

Ministry of Economic Affairs(OGA Code: MOEA)
DOCUMENT CODEDESCRIPTION
IEAGeneral Exemption for Persons Registered Under the Industries Encouragement Act
Ministry of Finance (OGA Code: MOF)
DOCUMENT CODEDESCRIPTION
COTTLIGHTExemption for Persons in Cottage and Light Industries

GENERAL CONCESSIONS (Case by Case Concessions)

Bahamas Customs Department (OGA Code: CEDOGA)
DOCUMENT CODEDESCRIPTION
ROOARules of Origin Application
Department of Environmental Health (OGA Code: DEHOGA)
DOCUMENT CODEDESCRIPTION
Controlled SubstanceImportation of a controlled substance under the Montreal Protocol Act (2006)
Ministry of Economic Affairs(OGA Code: MOEA)
DOCUMENT CODEDESCRIPTION
N/ANONE AT THIS TIME
Ministry of Finance(OGA Code: MOF)
DOCUMENT CODEDESCRIPTION
Returning ResidentReturning Resident Application
Aircraft concessionExemption for Aircraft Parts and Accessories
WSCWater & Sewerage Act
Specialized Equipment, MedicalSpecialized Equipment, Medical Supplies and Domestic Supplies for Use by the Handicapped, Chronically Ill, Social Disadvantaged or the Elderly
Machinery PartsMachinery Parts and Accessories for the Sole Use in the Manufacturing Industry, Approved by the Minister
Family Island Development BCFamily Island Development Act (Bahamian Citizens)
Vehicle-Religious OrganizationVehicle Religious Organization
Livery TaxiGeneral Exemption for Taxi-Cabs, Livery Cars and Omnibuses
Medical BuildingGeneral Exemption for Medical Equipment and Building Materials
Solar KitExemption for Solar Equipment
The Ocean Industries ActThe Ocean Industries Act
The Sports Center ProjectThe Sports Center Project
Govt VehicleVehicle for Government of The Bahamas
Commercial PrintingGeneral Exemption for Printing Equipment & Raw Materials
Government HousingGeneral Exemption for Systems for Government Housing Projects
Educational/Scientific/CulturaGeneral Exemption for Education, Scientific and Cultural Goods
SportsGeneral Exemption for Sporting Equipment
ELECACTElectricity Act
Vehicle Over Ten YearsRequest to Import Vehicle Over Ten Years
Florist Cooperatives, FarmersExemption for Horticulturist, Agriculture Cooperatives, Farmers
Charitable OrganizationsExemption for Charitable Goods
Original Pieces and Works of AOriginal Pieces and Works of Art Approved by Minister/Collector’s Pieces and Works of Art Consigned to and for Exhibition
Religious OrganizationGeneral Exemption for Goods Imported by a Religious Organization for its Exclusive Use
ClothingGeneral Exemption for Clothing and Shoes
Family Island Development NCFamily Island Development
Small and Medium BusinessSmall and Medium Business Exemption
Gifts to the GovernmentExemption of Gifts to the Government
Trophies and MedalsTrophies and Medals
FishermanGeneral Exemption for Goods for Registered Fishermen for Use in the Commercial Fishing and Bone Fishing Industries
Application to Import ContaineApplication to Import Containers
Hackney carriagesHackney Carriages as Defined in the Cabs Act, Section 2 with Prior Approval of the Minister
STATOILBurmah Oil/South Riding Point/ Equinor
Mailboat/VesselGeneral Exemption for Vessels and Vessel Parts
Art suppliesGeneral Exemption of Art Supplies approved by the Minister
Waste MachineryProcessing Machinery for use in the Recycling of Waste, with the Approval of the Minister
Economic Empowerment ZoneEconomic Empowerment Zone
Dilapidated BuildingsDilapidated Buildings Goods and Material for Building Projects
Vehicle-ReturningResidentReturning Resident Vehicle Application
Broadcast ActBroadcasting Act
Bahamas National TrustExemption of Bahamas National Trust
Beer and SpiritsExemption for Beer and Spirits Manufacturing Act
Capital GoodsCapital Goods for Business located outside the Port Area in Grand Bahamas


HOW TO APPLY FOR A CONCESSION/PERMIT (Mentioned Above):

If you do not yet have the access to apply for your OGA Concession/Permit Online, do the following:

  • Reach out to the Information Technology Unit of Bahamas Customs and request permission via email at click2clear@bahamas.gov.bs.
  • You will then be sent a reset password for the OGA Permits and Concessions Module. Once you create your password, log into the specific site mentioned and begin your application.

For methods of how to use the system, please see the manual listed in frequent downloads. You can also click HERE to view or download it.

HOW TO LOG INTO THE OGA PERMITS & CONCESSIONS MODULE:

  • Visit our website’s landing page (www.bahamascustoms.gov.bs)
  • In the upper right corner of the screen, select the purple ‘Permits & Concessions’ button
  • You will be redirected to a screen (red and white), where you must select ‘CLICK HERE TO LOG IN’
  • You will then be taken to a log in screen where you input your credentials and select ‘submit’ once completed.
  • Once you are inside the system, apply for the respective permit according to your needs.

 


 

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