Reminders

"The Inland Revenue Department is requesting all taxpayers whose personal information is obsolete, to kindly visit the office at their earliest convenience to facilitate updates"

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The Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) Competent Authority for the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis has revised the filing deadline for FATCA and CRS reporting

The Saint Kitts and Nevis AEOI Competent Authority wishes to advise the Financial Institutions that it is now extending its FATCA reporting deadline for the 2019 reporting period to 30th November 2020.
The Saint Kitts and Nevis AEOI Competent Authority is also extending its CRS reporting deadline for the 2020 reporting period to 30th November 2020.

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Liquor Licence

The St.Kitts and Nevis Government has suspended all Liquor Licence renewals until further notice.

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Liquor Licence

All Liquor Licence renewals start at the Sir Lee Llewelyn Moore Judicial Complex (Court's Cashier.) The stub given there, should be presented to the Inland Revenue Department in order to process the Licence.

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The Due Date for Payment of Property Tax 2020 has been extended to September 30, 2020, as per the initiative outlined in the COVID-19 Stimulus Package 2020"

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Taxpayers are reminded that property tax is due and payable each year, on or before June 30th.

NB All property bills with arrears, must first be queried at the Customer Service Section, before payment is made. Property bills without arrears should be taken directly to the Cashier Section for payment.

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Guiding Your Business

WRAP-UP

To start a business it is recommended that you firstly acquire a Business plan and then fulfill the other requirements listed below:

1. Decide whether you wish to incorporate your business.

2. Apply to the Ministry of Finance for a Business Licence, for each location and type of business.

3. Pay the licence fees and complete the business registration at Inland Revenue Department.

4. Ensure you are registered for all other taxes and that you fully aware of your tax obligations.

5. Submit tax returns and make payments on time to avoid interest and penalties.

6. Inform the Inland Revenue Department and the Ministry of Finance accordingly if there are any changes to your businesses registration particulars. Follow up visit by Inland Revenue.

7. Register for e-services for greater convenience.

TIPS

  • Here are two benefits of holding a valid Business Licence.

    • You would be in good legal standing with the Department, since it is illegal to operate in the Federation without one.
    • You would be in a better position to obtain financial assistance from lending institutions, since most institutions conduct business verification checks with the Inland Revenue Department.

     

     
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