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Montserrat
Caribbean
Lucky Nomads World Index
65.08 / 100
Global rank
#109
Corporate tax
30%
Personal tax
40%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index9.1 / 10
- Affordability Index5.7 / 10
- Entry Ease Index6.8 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index4.5 / 10
- WiFi Index6.7 / 10
- Admin Ease Index6.3 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.0 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.2 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index6.2 / 10
- Banking Index7.7 / 10
- GeoStability Index9.2 / 10
- Justice & Order Index8.6 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.7 / 10
- Open Society Index7.3 / 10
- Flight Index2.0 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index8.6 / 10
- English Index9.3 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index8.2 / 10
- AI Access Index6.3 / 10
- Economic Openness Index7.5 / 10
- Market Depth Index1.5 / 10
- ClimateShield Index6.0 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Brades
- Population (approx.)
- 5,000
- Area (km²)
- 102 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- XCD
- Currency name
- East Caribbean dollar
- Main airport IATA code
- MNI
- Airport name
- John A. Osborne Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $2,110/month
- Main languages
- English
- Jurisdiction type
- Territory
- Region
- Caribbean
- Web TLD
- .ms
- Phone calling code
- +1-664
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 30%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 40%Very highWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide for resident companies, taxed on income earned within or outside Montserrat. Non-resident companies subject to withholding tax under section 40 on profits remitted from local activities. International Business Companies are formally ring-fenced under the IBC Act 1985 (Section 126 amended by Act 10 of 2018), excluded from the local economy and taxed only via license fee or by election under the standard rate.
Standard 30% rate on resident company net profits under the Income and Corporation Tax Act CAP 17.01. The 2024 amendment Act revised personal income tax brackets but left the corporate rate unchanged. International Business Companies elect annually between a flat license fee (USD 300 or USD 1,000 above USD 50,000 share capital) and the standard rate. Some tertiary sources cite 20% but no recent statutory amendment confirms it.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Worldwide for resident individuals on income earned within or outside Montserrat. The Income Tax Act references domicile alongside residence, suggesting a UK-style resident or non-domiciled distinction may exist in principle, but the operational scope of any non-domicile remittance regime is not confirmed by primary government guidance.
Progressive 5% to 40% under the Income and Corporation Tax (Amendment) Act 2024 (No. 15 of 2024) effective 1 January 2024. The 40% marginal rate applies on chargeable income above (approximately USD 55,556). Personal allowance is . Brackets are 5% (18,001-25,000), 20%, 25%, 30% and 40% above 150,000. No capital gains, inheritance or wealth tax.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
International Business Company (IBC) regime
AvailableOffshore corporate vehicle for non-resident foreign business activity, governed by the Montserrat International Business Companies Act 1985 as…
Approved Enterprise regime under the Fiscal Incentives Act
AvailableSectoral tax holiday regime for enterprises declared "approved enterprises" by the Minister responsible for Finance under the Montserrat Fiscal…
Micro and Small Business exemption regime
AvailableSimplified concession for registered micro and small businesses under the Montserrat Micro and Small Business Act.
You either qualify for Montserrat'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
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Available
Programmes
Montserrat lists several residency and mobility routes across residence by investment, work (employer sponsored), work (self sponsored), 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.
4 programmes listed · 4 are marked available in our editorial review
Residence by investment
1 programmeCapital, property, fund, or declared investment routes that can lead to longer-term residence.
- Available
Permit of Economic Residence
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Work Permit
Work (self sponsored)
1 programmeSelf-sponsored work or freelance routes where you qualify without a local employer.
- Available
Self-Employed Work Permit
Remote work visas
1 programmeRemote work or digital nomad style permits.
- Available
Remote Workers Stamp
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 Montserrat.
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 Index9.3 / 10Exceptional english index
- GeoStability Index9.2 / 10Exceptional geostability index
- SafetyShield Index9.1 / 10Exceptional safety and stability
Weakest dimensions
- Market Depth Index1.5 / 10
- Flight Index2.0 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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