Business community reassured by 2015-16 budget

Friday, 20 February 2015 00:00

The Island's business community has taken a collective sigh of relief following this year's budget unveiling.

Although changes to the income tax system have been muted to come into force next year, there will be no alterations to the business tax regime.

The zero ten tax system is seen as the main contributing factor for attracting so many diverse industries to the Island.

Tax Director for PWC, George Sharpe, says it's business as usual:

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