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Saint Lucia
Caribbean
Lucky Nomads World Index
62.90 / 100
Global rank
#136
Corporate tax
30%
Personal tax
30%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index4.9 / 10
- Affordability Index6.2 / 10
- Entry Ease Index6.5 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index5.5 / 10
- WiFi Index6.3 / 10
- Admin Ease Index6.6 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.3 / 10
- City Comfort Index7.6 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index6.2 / 10
- Banking Index6.4 / 10
- GeoStability Index8.5 / 10
- Justice & Order Index6.7 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.4 / 10
- Open Society Index6.8 / 10
- Flight Index3.6 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index8.0 / 10
- English Index8.7 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.8 / 10
- AI Access Index5.3 / 10
- Economic Openness Index5.8 / 10
- Market Depth Index3.5 / 10
- ClimateShield Index6.2 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Castries
- Population (approx.)
- 184,000
- Area (km²)
- 616 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- XCD
- Currency name
- East Caribbean dollar
- Main airport IATA code
- UVF
- Airport name
- Hewanorra International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $1,784/month
- Main languages
- English
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Caribbean
- Web TLD
- .lc
- Phone calling code
- +1-758
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)
- 30%HighWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Resident companies are taxed on worldwide income, with residency determined by incorporation in Saint Lucia or central management and control exercised locally. The 1999 International Business Companies regime, offering tax exemption or a 1% election for offshore-only entities, was abolished by the IBC Amendment Act 2018 with grandfathering expired 30 June 2021. All companies are now under the 30% rate subject to opt-in concessionary regimes.
Standard 30% corporate income tax under the Income Tax Act on chargeable profits of resident companies. Non-resident companies with a permanent establishment in Saint Lucia are taxed at 33.3%, with 25% WHT on most outbound payments not connected to a PE. No capital gains tax. Tax holidays available under the Fiscal Incentives Act, Tourism Incentives Act, and Free Zone Act.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Resident and ordinarily resident individuals taxed on worldwide income. Individuals resident but not ordinarily resident (typically short-term residents under 3 years) are taxed on local source plus foreign-source income remitted to Saint Lucia. Non-residents pay tax on Saint Lucia source plus foreign income received locally. CBI passport holders living abroad have no automatic Saint Lucia tax residency.
Top marginal rate of 30% applies above (~USD 11,100) of chargeable income, on a progressive scale starting at 15%. Personal allowance per year. NIC contributions of 5% (capped at monthly base) are deductible. No capital gains, wealth, inheritance, estate, or gift tax. No HNWI opt-in regime (no NHR, non-dom, lump sum, or new resident programme).
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Saint Lucia Free Zone Regime
AvailableFree zone regime under the Free Zone Act (Cap.
Fiscal Incentives Act Tax Holiday
AvailableTax holiday under the Fiscal Incentives Act of 1974 (as amended in 2020) granting approved manufacturing, agricultural, and qualifying service…
Tourism Incentives Act and Tourism Stimulus and Investment Act
AvailableCombined regime granting approved tourism projects an income tax holiday of up to 15 years (Tourism Incentives Act), customs duty exemptions on…
Special Development Areas Regime
AvailableGeographic-based concessionary regime under the Special Development Areas Act granting approved investments in designated areas (Vieux-Fort, Anse la…
You either qualify for Saint Lucia'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
Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Available
Programmes
Saint Lucia lists several residency and mobility routes across work (employer 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.
2 programmes listed · 2 are marked available in our editorial review
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Work Permit
Remote work visas
1 programmeRemote work or digital nomad style permits.
- Available
Don't Just Visit, Live It Programme (Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant 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 Saint Lucia.
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 Index8.5 / 10Very strong geostability index
- Environmental Quality Index8.0 / 10Strong environmental quality index
Weakest dimensions
- Market Depth Index3.5 / 10
- Flight Index3.6 / 10
Published ranks by index
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