Foundation Stone is laid for SRC's new Headquarters
June 29, 2022
The foundation stone for the new Seychelles Revenue Commission (SRC) Headquarters was laid during a ceremony this morning.
The foundation stone was laid by President Wavel Ramkalawan, Minister Naadir Hassan and the Commissioner General of SRC, Mrs. Veronique Herminie.
In his speech to mark the occasion, Minister Naadir Hassan, has hailed the event as ‘a historic moment for SRC’ as the building will house all of the Commission’s services.
“Once completed, the building will bring about more synergy in the SRC’s operation and help in improving its overall service on offer”.
Currently, SRC’s operation on Mahe, is spread out in various premises; Tax service is housed at Maison Collet, Customs at Customs House (near Port Victoria) HR and IT at Unity House and Post Clearance Audit at the International Airport (Pointe Larue). The yearly rental cost of SRC amounts to more than R22 million.
“At the completion of the building, expected between end of 2024 and early 2025, there will be more space, so all the operations of SRC will be under one roof. It will also assist in the better management of the commission, when all operations are in one building, thus resulting in the commission operating to its maximum to accomplish its mandate.”
The Seychelles Revenue Commission came into existence following the enactment of the SRC Act, 2010. At its inception, it employed 260 employees. Today, the Commission has 362 staff, of which 78% are female and 53% are under the age of 35.
“Today, I express my appreciation to all staff of the Commission, who are working hard, and who are playing the key role as tax and customs officers. With a new headquarters, the government is expecting even more from all of you and that is why we are giving our commitment to continue to support SRC.
The construction of the new SRC HQ is just one component of the re-organisation of SRC, which is aimed at improving its operation.
“SRC is embracing the use of technology in its operation. In fact, SRC wants to become the leading agency when it comes to facilitate the ‘ease of doing business’ in Seychelles. Very soon, SRC will launch its Strategic Plan 2023-2025, which will be an endorsement of its commitment to further improve its service.
At this morning’s ceremony, SRC also launched two competitions for members of the public to participate: name for the new HQ and new logo for SRC.
The new SRC Headquarters is to be constructed by the Green Island Construction Company (GICC) and its timeframe for completion is between late 2024 to early 2025.
Below is the speech of Minister Hassan.