Starlink, the satellite internet service provider operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is under investigation by authorities in Antigua and Barbuda for failing to pay the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) on its services.
The government has identified over 100 users of Starlink, yet the company has not reported or collected the 17% tax required of other telecommunications companies. Minister for Information, Melford Nicholas, told local news channels that while there are no plans to disrupt services, the government aims to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
“We do know that there are over 100 people utilising Starlink at the moment,” said Lionel Hurst, Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister.
“There was no discussion about disrupting the service. The focus was on collecting the taxes that are owed because all telecommunications companies must pay the ABST—17% on the value of the service they provide,” Hurst added.
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