Controversial tax proposal spurs investment slowdown in Iceland’s fisheries sector

Several small communities will acutely feel a slow down in investment.

A key aspect of the proposal involves significantly higher fees for the country's groundfish and pelagic companies.
A key aspect of the proposal involves significantly higher fees for the country's groundfish and pelagic companies.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 23 May 2025, 06:10Updated 23 May 2025, 06:10
PelagicsGroundfishAtlantic codIcelandRegulations