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Media Release – Cash Flow, not Bureaucracy, at the Core of VAT Refunds delay

The Minister of Finance notes concerns raised by the Daily Express in its editorial “Drowning in VAT bureaucracy” centred around the “tardiness in repaying VAT to companies” and wishes to address the issues raised.Cash flow constraints have resulted in a 1-month delay in completing this exercise, not bureaucracy.

Notice of Vacancy: Treasury Solicitor (Group L2A), Treasury Solicitor Department, Ministry of Finance

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment to the office of Treasury Solicitor (Group L2A), Treasury Solicitor’s Department, Ministry of Finance. Under the general direction of the Minister of Finance, the incumbent is required to advise and guide the Minister of Finance and all Ministries/ Departments of Government on the proper financial management…

Media Release – Exemption of Customs Duty, VAT, and Online Purchase Tax on Sporting Equipment, Electric Vehicle Chargers and Parts

The Minister of Finance, Honourable Colm Imbert, MP, wishes to advise that in keeping with the Budget Statement for the Financial Year 2025, there is a waiver of all Customs Duty, Valued Added Tax, and Online Purchase Tax on the following, effective January 1, 2025 (see Legal Notice Nos. 249, 250 and 251 of 2024…

Speech – Minister Imbert’s Presentation at the 17th Global Forum Plenary Meeting in Asunción, Paraguay

The Honourable Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance, brought remarks (via video presentation) at the 17th Global Forum Plenary Meeting in Asunción, Paraguay, in November of 2024. The Plenary meeting brought together high-level representatives from jurisdictions, international organizations, civil society, and academia. This diverse participation enriched the discussions and presented various perspectives on existing and emerging…

Media Release: Media Misinformation on Tobago Airport Project

Excerpt:  “To debunk the half-truths, deception and outright lies in that editorial, the Minister of Finance held another press conference on December 6th, 2024, and produced documentary evidence of the structural integrity of the project to the media from a range of experts working on the project, such as: These letters (attached) confirmed strict adherence…