Tax in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
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TL;DR
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (UK Overseas Territory) administers personal income tax at progressive rates, corporate income tax at 25 percent, and no general VAT.
Tax authority
Tax Office under the Saint Helena Government [SC1].
Filing framework
Annual returns due specific.
Residency
Residents are physically present 183+ days [SC2].
Personal income tax
Progressive bands.
Corporate tax
25 percent flat.
Indirect tax
No general VAT [SC3]. Customs duties.
Cryptoassets
No dedicated framework.
Treaties
Very limited DTT network. CRS adopter via UK.
Frequently asked
What is the Saint Helena corporate tax rate?
25 percent flat. No general VAT — customs duties.
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The figures, dates, and rules on this page are sourced from the documents listed below. Where two sources disagree, both are listed.
- Saint Helena Government Tax Office · accessed
Important disclaimer
Informational only — not tax advice. This page summarises publicly available information about tax in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha as of May 2026. Tax laws change, individual circumstances vary, and the application of any rule depends on your specific facts.
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