Umzug nach Saint Lucia: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Saint Lucia steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 4 Aufenthaltsprogramme, Anforderungen an die Steueransässigkeit und Klima. Grundlagen verstehen und Aufenthaltswege vergleichen.
Taxes
In Saint Lucia the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Saint Lucia you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in year). The typical route is Citizenship by Investment (NEF donation): US$240k National Economic Fund (main + 3 dependants) or real estate/bonds/enterprise + fees There are 4 open residence programmes in Saint Lucia — see the list below.
Living there
Castries has a tropical monsoon climate with winter highs around 28.5 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 30% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | — |
| Gewinnsteuer | 30% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — 183 days in year |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Citizenship by Investment (NEF donation) — US$240k National Economic Fund (main + 3 dependants) or real estate/bonds/enterprise + fees |
| Klimatyp | tropical monsoon · 28.5° / 31.5° (Castries) |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Saint Lucia
Aktive Programme
- Citizenship by Investment – National Economic Fund — Investition CHF 192'000 · 2026-10
UK visit visa required for St Lucian passports since 5 Mar 2026; long processing backlog
- Citizenship by Investment – National Action Bonds — Investition CHF 240'000 · 2026-10
UK visit visa required for St Lucian passports since 5 Mar 2026; long processing backlog
- Citizenship by Investment – Approved Real Estate — Investition CHF 240'000 · 2026-10
Route reportedly inactive in practice (no approved projects)
- Citizenship by Investment – Enterprise Project — Investition CHF 800'000 · 2026-10
UK visit visa required for St Lucian passports since 5 Mar 2026; long processing backlog
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Saint Lucia to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. 183 days in year Residents taxed up to 30%; CBI ≠ residence
How much tax will I pay in Saint Lucia?
In Saint Lucia the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to — and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Saint Lucia offer?
Citizenship by Investment – National Economic Fund (CHF 192'000); Citizenship by Investment – National Action Bonds (CHF 240'000); Citizenship by Investment – Approved Real Estate (CHF 240'000); Citizenship by Investment – Enterprise Project (CHF 800'000)
What is the usual way to move to Saint Lucia?
Citizenship by Investment (NEF donation). US$240k National Economic Fund (main + 3 dependants) or real estate/bonds/enterprise + fees
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