Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
S-III§55 |
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2014 |
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Ban/Prohibition |
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(…) Also, the export of wild birds or of any live or dead wildlife or parts, is prohibited in accordance with the CITES.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
S-III§61 |
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2014 |
Measures |
Other environmental requirements |
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To operate in the FTPZ (Free Trade and Processing Zone), a licence is needed. Licence and registration are granted only to corporations, regardless of where they are incorporated, or a branch or unit of such corporation. The decision to grant a licence is based on considerations such as the level of investment; the project's capacity to generate employment; generation of foreign exchange; technological adaptability and transfer possibilities; and environmental impact. The licence fee ranges between US$10,000 and US$20,000 and does not depend on the size of the project. There is no information on the amount of the subsidy under the programme.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
S-IV§4 |
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2014 |
Measures |
Other environmental requirements |
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The Fisheries Act of 2006 is aimed at promoting sustainable development and the responsible management of fisheries and aquaculture activities. Under the provisions of the Act, all fishing vessels must be registered and have a valid fishing licence.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
S-IV§58 |
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2014 |
Measures |
Tax concessions |
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With a view to increasing tourists, the authorities are looking to develop niche markets such as medical tourism, nature excursions, sports tourism, and residential tourism via the Citizenship by Investment Initiative. In this regard, the authorities will offer tax credits to those who contribute to maintain and preserve natural and man-made historical sites. This implies that any business that contributes substantially to the maintenance or preservation of strategic natural or manmade historical sites will be able to reduce its corporate income tax liability; the business will also be able to access an annual tax credit of up to EC$250,000 on its assessable profits.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
S-III§15 |
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2014 |
Measures |
Other price and market based measures |
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In addition to customs duties, the Government levies a customs service charge (CSC), a value added tax (VAT), an excise tax, and an environmental surcharge.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
S-III§19 |
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2014 |
Measures |
Other price and market based measures |
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Pursuant to the Solid Waste Management Act 2002, an environmental surcharge applies to most imported goods at a specific or an ad valorem rate, depending on the item (Table 3.3). (…)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.3 |
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2014 |
Measures |
Other price and market based measures |
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Table 3.3 Rates of the excise tax and the environmental surcharge
Environmental surcharge
Charge and item: Motor vehicles
Rates: Less than 5 years old: 1% of the c.i.f. value + duties and charges.
Over 5 years old: EC$3,000.00 per unit.
Charge and item: Other goods
Rates: EC$10.00 per unit on used tyres;
EC$20.00 per unit on used refrigerators;
EC$20.00 per unit on used freezers;
EC$10.00 per unit on electric accumulators (batteries);
1.5% on goods in containers made of plastic, glass, metal, paperboard or wood; 1% on all other goods.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
S-Table-III.5 |
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2014 |
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Other price and market based measures |
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Table 3.5 Main taxes in Dominica
Tax: Environmental levy
Payee/tax base: Imports based on their C.I.F. value, or specific levy
Tax rate (%): EC$3,000 per unit for motor vehicles of five or more years
1 on CIF value for motor vehicles of less than five years
EC$10 per unit on used tyres
Ec$20 per unit on used refrigerators
Ec$20 per unit on used freezers
EC$10 per unit on electric accumulators (batteries)
1.5 on goods in containers made of plastic, glass, metal, paperboard or wood.
1 on all other goods
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
S-Table-IV.3 |
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2014 |
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Other price and market based measures |
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Table 4.3 Revenue collected under different taxes on tourism activities, 2007/08 2012/13
Cruise environmental tax:
2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13
2,616,664.6 4,754,847.7 6,064,660.1 2,134,057.2 3,396,259.6 2,972,483.9
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
S-III§44 |
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2014 |
Measures |
Not specified |
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In accordance with Section 32 of the Forestry and Wildlife Act 63:01, the export of any wildlife or its parts is restricted. Dominica is party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and restricts the export of related products.
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