{"id":223634,"date":"2025-01-30T06:13:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T10:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=223634"},"modified":"2025-01-30T06:13:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T10:13:55","slug":"antigua-government-moves-to-recover-unpaid-taxes-from-starlink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-government-moves-to-recover-unpaid-taxes-from-starlink\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua Government Moves to Recover Unpaid Taxes from Starlink"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Minister of Information and Technology Melford Nicholas has informed the Cabinet that Starlink, a major telecommunications provider operating in Antigua and Barbuda, has not been paying taxes.<\/p>

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The company, which relies on satellite technology to deliver its services, has reportedly been operating in the region without contributing to the local tax system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cabinet members were told that Starlink\u2019s technology allows it to bypass the conventional infrastructure used by other telecommunications companies, raising concerns about regulatory compliance and tax obligations.<\/p>

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Nicholas underscored the importance of ensuring that all businesses, regardless of their operational model, fulfill their tax responsibilities, including contributions to the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST).<\/p>

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Following these revelations, the Cabinet agreed to take decisive steps to recover the outstanding taxes from the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing tax laws and ensuring compliance from all telecommunications providers operating within its jurisdiction.<\/p>

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The discussion on Starlink\u2019s tax status highlights the growing need for updated regulatory frameworks that reflect advancements in technology and the evolving telecommunications industry.<\/p>\n

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