St. Lucia
Multiple investment pathways in the Caribbean with visa-free access to 145+ countries including UK and Schengen. Territorial tax system with no tax on foreign-source income.
Country details
- Capital
- Castries
- Language
- English
- Currency
- East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
- Population
- 180K
- Timezone
- UTC-4
- Immigration Authority
- Official Website
Migration pathways
Tax situation
- Income Tax
- 0-30%
- Foreign Income
- Remittance basis
- Capital Gains
- None
- Dividends
- None
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- None
| Tax Type | Default Rates |
|---|---|
| Income Tax | 0-30% |
| Foreign Income | Remittance basis |
| Capital Gains | None |
| Dividends | None |
| Wealth Tax | None |
| Inheritance Tax | None |
Country details
St. Lucia's Citizenship by Investment Program, launched in 2016, offers multiple investment routes.
The National Economic Fund (NEF) option requires a USD 240K contribution for a family of up to four, increased from USD 100K in July 2024 to align with OECS regional standards. Alternative routes include USD 300K in approved real estate, USD 300K in government bonds (held for 5 years), or USD 3.5M enterprise investment creating 3+ jobs.
Processing officially targets 90 days but currently averages 6-10 months due to enhanced screening. The passport provides visa-free access to 145+ countries including the UK, Schengen Area, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
St. Lucia operates a territorial tax system with no tax on foreign-sourced income, no capital gains tax, no wealth tax, and no inheritance tax.
Personal income tax on St. Lucia-sourced income reaches 30%.
Corporate tax is 30%. The East Caribbean dollar is pegged to the US dollar.
St. Lucia offers stunning natural beauty with the iconic Pitons, strong tourism infrastructure, and political stability within the Commonwealth.
The island's luxury resort developments attract high-net-worth individuals, while the CBI program funds national development initiatives. St.
Lucia is increasingly popular for destination weddings and eco-tourism.
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St. Lucia CIP Official·Last checked: 16/01/26
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