Canary Islands Tax Agency and Antigua's Local Government Agreement

Overview

The Canary Islands Tax Agency has formalized a new agreement with Antigua's local government to manage the collection of public debts more efficiently. Signed on June 4, 2025, the convenio delegates the autonomous municipality's authority to the Tax Agency for collecting overdue taxes and other public liabilities, both within and outside the local territory.

This arrangement aims to:

• Streamline debt recovery
• Reduce administrative burdens for the town hall
• Ensure compliance through dedicated technical and legal frameworks

Responsibilities and Provisions

The agreement outlines responsibilities for both parties, including:

• Processing disputes
• Issuing titles of enforcement
• Handling payments and guarantees

It also includes provisions for:

• Data protection
• Transparency
• Periodic evaluations

The collaboration includes a renewal period of four years.

Benefits

For residents:

• Unpaid taxes or fines will be pursued via a centralized, professional system
• Potential for speeding up enforcement and reducing delays

For Antigua and expats:

• More robust debt recovery
• Prevention of long-standing unpaid liabilities from becoming administrative hurdles or legal issues

Why This Matters

This agreement creates a clearer, more consistent process for handling overdue payments, which:

• Benefits public service funding
• Enhances administrative efficiency

Expats living in Antigua will notice improvements in debt management, contributing to overall better governance and service delivery.