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Saint Barthelemy
Caribbean
Lucky Nomads World Index
68.38 / 100
Global rank
#74
Corporate tax
0%
Personal tax
0%
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 Index2.0 / 10
- Entry Ease Index6.2 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index10.0 / 10
- WiFi Index7.0 / 10
- Admin Ease Index8.5 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.9 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.9 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index6.4 / 10
- Banking Index9.2 / 10
- GeoStability Index9.4 / 10
- Justice & Order Index8.1 / 10
- Quality of Life Index8.6 / 10
- Open Society Index8.4 / 10
- Flight Index3.8 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index8.8 / 10
- English Index5.0 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index8.3 / 10
- AI Access Index6.3 / 10
- Economic Openness Index8.6 / 10
- Market Depth Index3.0 / 10
- ClimateShield Index5.3 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Gustavia
- Population (approx.)
- 10,000
- Area (km²)
- 25 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- EUR
- Currency name
- Euro
- Main airport IATA code
- SBH
- Airport name
- Gustaf III Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $4,240/month
- Main languages
- French
- Jurisdiction type
- Territory
- Region
- Caribbean
- Web TLD
- .bl
- Phone calling code
- +590
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 0%Ultra lowNo corporate income tax
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 0%Ultra lowNo personal income tax
Corporate taxation basis: No corporate income tax. The country has no corporate-level income tax.
Corporate fiscal autonomy under Article 74 of the French Constitution and Article LO6214-4 CGCT since the 22 February 2007 organic law. The local Code des contributions does not impose corporate income tax on profit. Entities failing the 5-year effective management residence test are deemed French metropolitan tax residents subject to the full French CGI regime, while Saint-Barthelemy may tax local-source income from local establishments under the source-state principle.
No corporate income tax. The substitute levy is the Contribution Forfaitaire Annuelle des Entreprises (CFAE), comprising a fixed component of 350 EUR per year and a variable component of 100 EUR per declared employee under Articles 7 to 12 of the local Code des contributions. The CFAE is not a profit-based tax and is structurally outside OECD Pillar Two GloBE rules. Corporate fiscal residence requires five years of effective management seat under Article LO6214-4 CGCT.
Personal income tax basis. No personal income tax. The country has no national personal income tax.
Five-year qualifying period of habitual residence is required to access the regime under Article LO6214-4 CGCT and Articles 2 and 4 of the Code des contributions. During this qualifying period, the new resident is treated as a French metropolitan tax resident, fully exposed to French PIT, IFI and inheritance tax on worldwide assets, with the limited exception that Saint-Barthelemy may tax local-source income.
No personal income tax. The Code des contributions does not establish a PIT schedule for natural persons who qualify as Saint-Barthelemy fiscal residents. CSG at 9.2 percent and CRDS at 0.5 percent remain due to the French State on French-source income components. Real estate capital gains are taxed locally at 35 percent before year 8 with 10 percent annual abatements thereafter. Principal residence sale is fully exempt.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Saint-Barthelemy Corporate Tax Regime (CFAE Headcount-Based Annual Levy)
AvailableTerritorial corporate regime under the Saint-Barthelemy Code des contributions, applicable to all entities (regardless of legal form) having their…
For individuals
Saint-Barthelemy Personal Income Tax Exemption (5-Year Tax Residency Regime)
AvailableTerritorial personal tax regime under the Saint-Barthelemy Code des contributions, granted by operation of law to natural persons who have resided…
You either qualify for Saint Barthelemy'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
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Saint Barthelemy lists several residency and mobility routes across business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), talent (outstanding), retirement routes, and family and dependant routes. 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
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Long-Stay Entrepreneur / Profession Liberale Visa (VLS-TS Entrepreneur)
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Long-Stay Employee Visa (VLS-TS Salarie)
Talent (outstanding)
1 programmeOutstanding achievement or high-calibre talent categories.
- Available
Carte de Sejour Pluriannuelle Talent (formerly Passeport Talent)
Retirement routes
1 programmeRetirement-age or pension-linked residence options.
- Available
Long-Stay Visitor Visa (VLS-TS Visiteur)
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Long-Stay Spouse-of-French / Vie Privee et Familiale Visa (VLS-TS VPF)
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 Saint Barthelemy.
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
- Tax Freedom Index10.0 / 10Exceptional tax freedom
- GeoStability Index9.4 / 10Exceptional geostability index
- Banking Index9.2 / 10World-class banking access for expats
Weakest dimensions
- Affordability Index2.0 / 10
- Market Depth Index3.0 / 10
Published ranks by index
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