As of July 1, 2024, the Bahamas Customs & Excise Department has imposed substantial and egregious fees on pilots flying General Aviation aircraft on recreational flights. Pilots should be mindful of these new and additional fees before considering flying to the Bahamas. Read More
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North Dakota

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State Aviation Taxes

Sales Tax Rate – 5%; plus 0-3% local tax; sales tax is imposed no matter where the aircraft was purchased if the aircraft is to be registered in the state; 3% aircraft excise tax applies to agricultural aircraft

Possible exemptions to sales tax and other non-sales related taxes –

Casual Sale “Yard Sale Rule” Yes
Fly Away Rule No
Trade In Value Yes
Credit for Tax Paid Yes
MX Parts Exemption No
MX Labor Exemption Yes
Aircraft Registration Fee Yes; tiered on age and MTOW
Personal Property Tax No
Jet Fuel Tax Excise; ($0.08)
AvGas Tax Excise; ($0.08)
Dedicated Aviation Fund Yes
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