FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
5 December 2025
Reminder about the Minimum Wage Accommodation Offset Changes
Changes to the Minimum Wage Accommodation Offset are due to come into force on 1January 2026. This specifically applies to any businesses that provide accommodation for employees and the changes take effect the same date the minimum wage increases to £9.66 per hour.
The changes will see the accommodation offset provide greater protection to employees who rent from their employer, as well as uprating values so they are more reflective of minimum wage levels and the costs to business of providing housing.
Further information for both employers and employees on the accommodation offset changes, including a spreadsheet calculator, can be found on the FIG website here: https://www.falklands.gov.fk/policy/statistics/living-minimum-wage/accommodation-offset.
Guides have also been produced by the Falkland Islands Tax Office for both employers and employees. Employees are encouraged to review this if they have any concerns about their pay meeting the minimum wage criteria. CAB Falkland Islands is also available to offer confidential advice and can be contacted at [email protected]
For further information please contact Senior Policy Advisor, Matt Daniel, at [email protected]
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