Moving to Saint Lucia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Saint Lucia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 4 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
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
| Top income tax | 30% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | — |
| Corporate tax | 30% |
| Résidence fiscale | après 183 jours — 183 days in year |
| Voie de résidence typique | Citizenship by Investment (NEF donation) — US$240k National Economic Fund (main + 3 dependants) or real estate/bonds/enterprise + fees |
| Type de climat | tropical monsoon · 28.5° / 31.5° (Castries) |
| Military service | none |
| Taxed for holding the passport | none — Residence-based taxation; citizens abroad not taxed on foreign income |
| Can you give it up? | allowed — Renunciation by declaration/application once another nationality is held |
| Passport reputation (banks, sanctions) | medium risk — CBI passports: EDD, some banks refuse CBI-only holders |
Residence programmes in Saint Lucia
Active programmes
- Citizenship by Investment – National Economic Fund — Investissement 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 — Investissement 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 — Investissement CHF 240'000 · 2026-10
Route reportedly inactive in practice (no approved projects)
- Citizenship by Investment – Enterprise Project — Investissement CHF 800'000 · 2026-10
UK visit visa required for St Lucian passports since 5 Mar 2026; long processing backlog
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Saint Lucia to become tax resident?
après 183 jours. 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
Compare with nearby countries
Anguilla · Antigua & Barbuda · Aruba · Bahamas · Barbados · Bermuda · British Virgin Islands · Cayman Islands · Curaçao · Dominica · Grenada · Montserrat
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