VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade has said that the government has no intention of changing the tax system, despite recent information circulating on social media claiming the introduction of tax reforms.
The principal secretary for finance, Astride Tamatave, made the comment at a press conference held on Tuesday afternoon at Liberty House, Victoria, alongside the director general for the Domestic and International Tax Policy Division, Selina Joymon. According to Mrs Tamatave, the information regarding revised income tax, taxes on small businesses, the introduction of a capital gains tax and inheritance tax on assets is false. ‘The government’s objective has always been to ensure there is a tax system that follows a simple principle: people pay according to their means,’ she said.
Mrs Tamatave explained that the circulating messages had caused confusion and unnecessary anxiety among the public, particularly small business owners. She reiterated that the government is committed to a fair and predictable tax environment, and that any future adjustments would be communicated through official channels and subjected to proper consultation.
Officials urged members of the public to verify information before sharing it on social media, and to rely on official communiques from the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade for accurate updates. The ministry said it remained open to dialogue with the private sector and other partners on issues affecting the tax system, but stressed that no reform package is currently on the table.
