New Tax System Will Reflect Citizens’ Ability to Pay, Says Finance Ministry
VICTORIA, Seychelles — The Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade has reaffirmed that any future tax policy in Seychelles will be guided by the principle that people pay according to their means.
Principal secretary for finance Astride Tamatave made the remarks at a press conference on Tuesday, following a wave of social media messages alleging the introduction of new taxes, including a revised income tax, taxes on small businesses, a capital gains tax and an inheritance tax on assets. The ministry has said these claims are 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, adding that the administration remains open to dialogue with the private sector on any future adjustments to the system. Director general for the Domestic and International Tax Policy Division, Selina Joymon, joined the principal secretary at the briefing.
The ministry urged the public to verify information before sharing it on social media, and to rely on official communiques for accurate updates. Officials said the tax framework will continue to be predictable and fair, and that any future reforms would be subjected to proper consultation through official channels.
