Sir William Thomas Taylor, KCMG (10 November 1848 – 18 March 1931)[4] was a British colonial administrator.

[5][6][7] Taylor began his career in colonial service as Collector of Customs and Excise in Larnaca (Cyprus) in 1879, subsequently being promoted to Receiver-General and Chief Collector of Customs and Excise of Cyprus.

[6][7] He was appointed the 21st Accountant General and Controller of Revenue of Ceylon on 10 June 1895, succeeding James Alexander Swettenham, and held the office until 1 March 1902.

[7][8] In July 1901, he was appointed as the 8th Colonial Secretary of Singapore, taking up his position there until 1904.

[7][1] He was confirmed in the appointment of Resident-General for the Federated Malay States in January, 1905[7] and made KCMG that year in recognition of his services.