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St Helena: Income Tax

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 22 April 2025UIN 44927

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, for what reason income tax on St Helena is levied at higher rates than on other British Overseas Territories.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The St Helena Government is responsible for its public finances and therefore sets its own income tax rates.

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