Author name: Sheryl Barra

On 21st January 2026, the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (the Global Forum) has published the Peer Review Report on Transparency and Exchange of Information on Request (EOIR) for Seychelles, following the approval by the Peer Review and Monitoring Group (PRMG) in December 2025 and the subsequent adoption by […]

The Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) has today successfully hosted its customs annual forum as part of its strategy to enhance communication between the clearing agents, direct trader input users, traders and the Commission. The interactive forum held at the Docklands Auditorium led by the Commissioner of Customs, Mr. Paul Barrack follows through the series of

The Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) has today marked International Customs Day  through a dedicated ceremony held at the International Conference Centre of Seychelles which saw the participation of the SRC board members, executive management and staff members across the customs division. The theme chosen by the World Customs Organization (WCO), the institution that plays a

Following the recent announcement made by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment related to the micro and small enterprises (MSEs) 13th Month Salary Pay Support Program, the Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) has streamlined its processes to assist businesses applying for the program to obtain a dedicated tax clearance certificate at the earliest.

The Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) is advising all taxpayers applying for the tax clearance certificate to submit their application at the earliest to the Commission’s enforcement unit before the 2026 tender process commence. The tax clearance certificate issued by SRC is an official document, which confirms that a taxpayer has timely met all tax of

The Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) has recently opened doors to its new customer service office in Anse Royale as part of its commitment to improve operational efficiency and taxpayer’s satisfaction. The new office located in Maison Royale building (ex. CSB building) adjacent to the University of Seychelles has been operational since Tuesday 23 December 2025.

The Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) last Friday 12 December 2025, honored 26 staff members for their unwavering support and commitment during its long service awards 2025, held on the Ochan Restaurant in Eden Island. The distinguished event attended by the Minister for Finance, Economic Planning, Trade and Investment, Mr. Pierre Laporte also saw the participation

The Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the capacity of both entities through the sharing of relevant data, information, experiences, resources, expertise and initiatives through the development of a structured framework. The SRC’s Commissioner of Tax, Ms. Gayathri Chetty and Principal

Counterfeiting consumer goods, involves the manufacturing and distribution of goods without the brand owner’s authorization, often violating trademarks, copyrights and patents. As the gatekeepers of international trade, customs authorities globally remains at the forefront in the fight against counterfeit goods, to protect both consumers and legitimate businesses from the widespread impacts of counterfeit products. Enforcing this

As stipulated in S.I. 90 of 2025 related to the  Environment Protection (Tourism Environmental Sustainability Levy) (Amendment Regulations, 2025), effective 1 January 2026, the tourism environmental sustainability levy collected by small tourism accommodation establishment having 1 to 24 rooms shall no longer be applicable. Medium accommodation establishments (24 -50 rooms) and large tourism accommodation (51