Ahead of GST coming in, the States has been urged to get its own house in order first.
The Confederation of Guernsey Industry – which represents 60 businesses and around 1,600 employees – said the “disappointing” decision last week opens up an opportunity for deputies to sort out some other serious matters before the goods and services tax is levied from 2029.
The CGi said the island is facing “an ongoing urgent need to reduce public spending, bring in measures to stimulate growth in the economy, and end the backlogs at the Revenue Service and Population Management Office”.
Chair Garin Dart said the CGi has been consistently against the introduction of GST, but accepts the decision has now been made.
“There will be a huge number of very disappointed people with real concerns for the future of their business and the people they employ,” he said.
“We urge the States to use the time we have before GST is introduced wisely to ensure it is handled better than past States projects.”
