There are three (3) main categories of Duty Free Concession

(1) General

  • Applicant must submit a letter addressed to the Director General of Ministry of Finance indicating the nature of their business and set out their request for Duty Free Concession.
  • A copy of the invoice for the imported item MUST be submitted along with the letter
  • Copies of Certificate of Registration/Incorporation and good standing from Commerce & Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
  • Certificate of good standing from National Insurance Services (NIS)
  • Certificate of good standing from Inland Revenue Department

(2) Farmers Incentive

  • Applicants are asked to visit the Ministry of Agriculture for Application Form and further details
  • Applicant MUST be a registered farmer
  • Applicant MUST be farming for three (3) or more years on three (3) or more acres of land

(3) Returning Nationals

  • All interested Returning Nationals MUST visit the Custom and Excise Department to take part in an interview.
  • Other information about this type of concession can be obtained for the Customs and Excise Department
     

Contact Information

Director General Finance & Planning
Mr. Edmond Jackson
Telephone:(784) 457-1343
(784) 456-1111 Ext: 3507
Fax: (784) 457-2943
E-mail: office.finance@gov.vc

Address

Location: The Ministry of Finance is located on the 2nd floor of the Administrative Centre.
 
Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning 
Administrative Centre
Bay Street
Kingstown
St. Vincent

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday

8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m