Published 3 February 2025
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Government Confirms Ongoing Market Surveillance on VAT Reduction, Urges Retailers to Pass on Savings to Consumers
Basseterre, St. Kitts (February 3, 2025) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, through the Consumer Affairs Department, continues its market surveillance efforts to ensure that the benefits of the recent Value Added Tax (VAT) reduction are passed on to consumers. The reduction in VAT from 17 to 13 percent, which took effect on January 01, 2025, was designed to ease financial burdens and enhance affordability for households across the Federation.
