January 2018

New changes become effective for PAYE rates, Business Licenses fees, and Liquor Licenses. Refer Tax rates link for details of taxes.

New Business License rates effective for all renewals starting 1 January 2018 with pro-rata fees applicable only for new business activity and location.

• Sole Trader / Partnership/ Non Profit Organization : SAT$352 per year
• Company / Trust / Commercial : SAT$800 per year
• Temporary License: SAT$50 per day

December 2017

Customs Border security operations continue to detect drugs such as meth and ice at Fagalii Airport.

Further detections during the Christmas season of illegal weapons during examination of personal effects and marijuana at the Faleolo airport.

IRS explains more to the public via TV1 E te Silafia programme on changes to the tax rates including annual and fortnightly tax advice to all Ministers of Religion.