The tax information exchange agreement between South Africa and St. Kitts and Nevis was published in the South African Government Gazette on 10 February 2017 and will enter into force on 18 February 2017. The agreement, signed 7 April 2015, is the first of its kind between the two countries. It will apply for criminal tax matters on the date of its entry into force and will apply for other matters from 1 January 2018.