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Dominica
Caribbean
Lucky Nomads World Index
63.66 / 100
Global rank
#126
Corporate tax
25%
Personal tax
35%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index5.5 / 10
- Affordability Index6.7 / 10
- Entry Ease Index7.6 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index5.2 / 10
- WiFi Index6.5 / 10
- Admin Ease Index6.3 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.0 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.3 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.8 / 10
- Banking Index6.2 / 10
- GeoStability Index8.7 / 10
- Justice & Order Index6.5 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.5 / 10
- Open Society Index6.7 / 10
- Flight Index2.5 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index8.0 / 10
- English Index8.7 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.8 / 10
- AI Access Index5.2 / 10
- Economic Openness Index5.8 / 10
- Market Depth Index2.6 / 10
- ClimateShield Index6.3 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Roseau
- Population (approx.)
- 74,661
- Area (km²)
- 751 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- XCD
- Currency name
- East Caribbean dollar
- Main airport IATA code
- DOM
- Airport name
- Douglas-Charles Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $1,520/month
- Main languages
- English
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Caribbean
- Web TLD
- .dm
- Phone calling code
- +1-767
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 25%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 35%HighWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide taxation of resident companies, with foreign tax credits available under the Income Tax Act to mitigate double taxation on foreign-source income already taxed abroad. The CARICOM multilateral double taxation agreement caps tax in the source state and exempts in the residence state for most categories. No participation exemption for foreign dividends in domestic law, no controlled foreign corporation rules.
Flat 25 percent CIT on the worldwide income of resident companies (incorporated in Dominica or effectively managed in Dominica), Dominica-source income only for non-resident companies, under the Income Tax Act, Chapter 67:01. The Fiscal Incentives Act, Chapter 84:51 and the Hotels Aid Act, Chapter 85:04 deliver discretionary 100 percent CIT holidays of up to 15 and 20 years respectively for approved manufacturing, agro-processing, ICT, and tourism projects.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Worldwide taxation applies to individuals resident or ordinarily resident in Dominica. Resident but not ordinarily resident individuals benefit from a remittance basis on foreign-source income (taxed only when received in Dominica). Retirees who were not resident in Dominica prior to retirement enjoy a full exemption on foreign-source income under the Invest Dominica Authority taxation framework. No capital gains, wealth, or inheritance tax in Dominica.
Progressive PIT under the Income Tax Act, Chapter 67:01: 0 percent on the first (resident allowance, approximately USD 11,100), 15 percent on to , 25 percent on to , and 35 percent above (approximately USD 29,600). Non-residents receive no resident allowance and are subject to a flat 15 percent withholding tax on Dominica-source passive income.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Fiscal Incentives Act Tax Holiday
AvailableDiscretionary corporate tax holiday of up to 15 years granted by Cabinet on the recommendation of the Invest Dominica Authority (IDA) under the…
Hotels Aid Act and Income Tax Act Tourism Incentives
AvailableDiscretionary corporate tax holiday of up to 20 years granted by Cabinet on the recommendation of the Invest Dominica Authority (IDA) under the…
For individuals
Retiree Foreign-Source Income Exemption
AvailableStatutory exemption from Dominica personal income tax for retirees on income earned from sources outside Dominica, conditional on the retiree not…
You either qualify for Dominica's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Available
Commonwealth of Dominica Citizenship by Investment Programme
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Available
Programmes
Dominica lists several residency and mobility routes across work (employer sponsored), talent (points based), retirement routes, family and dependant routes, and remote work visas. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
5 programmes listed · 5 are marked available in our editorial review
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Work Permit
Talent (points based)
1 programmePoints-based or criteria-driven talent routes for in-demand profiles.
- Available
CARICOM Free Movement of Skilled Persons Certificate (CSME Skills Certificate)
Retirement routes
1 programmeRetirement-age or pension-linked residence options.
- Available
Residence Permit
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
CARICOM Enhanced Cooperation Free Movement Regime
Remote work visas
1 programmeRemote work or digital nomad style permits.
- Available
Work in Nature (WIN) Extended Stay Visa
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Dominica.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- English Index8.7 / 10Very strong english index
- GeoStability Index8.7 / 10Very strong geostability index
- Environmental Quality Index8.0 / 10Strong environmental quality index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index2.5 / 10
- Market Depth Index2.6 / 10
Published ranks by index
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Researched from official sources, leading global indices and Lucky Nomads' own scoring.
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