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St. Lucia Tax & Investment Guides

17 guides covering St. Lucia taxation, progressive personal income tax 0-28%, corporate income tax 30%, VAT 12.5%, NIS social security contributions, property stamp duty 2-5%, and cross-border rules for residents and non-residents.

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Personal Tax & Residency

Progressive PIT 0-28%, XCD 20K threshold, territorial system, tax filing, and cross-border rules

St. Lucia Cross-Border Tax Guide: WHT, CARICOM DTTs, Transfer Pricing 2026

St. Lucia cross-border taxation — withholding tax on interest 25%, royalties 25%, no WHT on dividends, CARICOM double taxation treaties, transfer pricing, and compliance for 2026.

St. Lucia Personal Tax Guide: Progressive PIT 0-28% 2026

St. Lucia personal income tax — progressive 0-28% rates, XCD 20,000 tax-free threshold, social security deductions, and tax credits for 2026.

St. Lucia Tax Filing Guide: IRD Portal, Deadlines April 30 2026

St. Lucia tax filing — Inland Revenue Department online portal, individual filing deadline April 30, corporate filing April 30, VAT monthly/quarterly, penalties, and compliance for 2026.

St. Lucia Tax Residency Guide: 183-Day Rule, Territorial System, DTTs 2026

St. Lucia tax residency — 183-day physical presence test, territorial tax system, residency criteria for individuals and companies, CARICOM double taxation treaties, and implications for 2026.

VAT & Indirect Tax

VAT 12.5% standard, 0% exports

St. Lucia VAT Guide: 12.5% Standard Rate, 0% Exports 2026

St. Lucia Value Added Tax — 12.5% standard rate, 0% for exports, registration thresholds, and compliance for 2026.

Business & Corporate Tax

CIT 30% standard, 1% simplified tax for small biz, CIP investment incentives, IT sector

St. Lucia Business Registration Guide: Company Formation, Costs, Timeline 2026

St. Lucia business registration — company types, incorporation process through the Registry of Companies, costs, timeline, and requirements for 2026.

St. Lucia Corporate Tax Guide: CIT 30% Standard Rate 2026

St. Lucia Corporate Income Tax — 30% standard rate, 1% simplified tax for small biz under XCD 2M turnover, CIT incentives under CIP, deductions, and compliance for 2026.

St. Lucia IT Sector Tax Guide: Incentives, CIP Benefits, Digital Nomads 2026

St. Lucia IT sector tax incentives — CIT 30% (or 1% simplified regime), CIP investment from USD 100K, and digital nomad opportunities for 2026.

Investment & Savings

0% CGT, WHT interest 25%, royalties 25%, dividends N/A, crypto, pensions

St. Lucia Capital Gains Tax Guide: 0% CGT, No Separate Tax 2026

St. Lucia capital gains tax — no separate capital gains tax, 0% on all asset disposals including real estate, shares, and securities for 2026.

St. Lucia Crypto Tax Guide: 0% CGT, Income, CIT 2026

St. Lucia cryptocurrency taxation — no CGT on crypto gains for investors, business income at PIT 0-28% or CIT 30%, mining, staking, and DeFi rules for 2026.

St. Lucia Investment Income Guide: Dividends N/A, Interest 25%, Royalties 25% 2026

St. Lucia investment income taxation — dividends N/A (no WHT), interest 25% WHT (non-residents), royalties 25% WHT, exemptions for residents, and CARICOM treaty relief for 2026.

St. Lucia Pension Guide: NIS Social Pension, Private Schemes, Retirement Age 60 2026

St. Lucia pension system — NIS state pension (pay-as-you-go), private pension schemes, retirement age 60, contribution requirements, and pension taxation for 2026.

Property & Wealth Tax

Stamp duty 2-5%, annual property tax 0.25-0.5%, no wealth/gift tax, rental income

St. Lucia Inheritance & Gift Tax Guide: No Inheritance Tax, No Gift Tax 2026

St. Lucia inheritance and gift tax — no inheritance tax, no gift tax, no estate tax. Tax-free transfers to heirs and beneficiaries. Comparison with regional countries for 2026.

St. Lucia Property Tax Guide: Stamp Duty 2-5%, Annual Tax 0.25-0.5% 2026

St. Lucia property tax — stamp duty 2-5% on transfers, annual property tax 0.25-0.5% of market value, registration fees, and compliance for 2026.

St. Lucia Rental Income Guide: PIT Rates 0-28%, Deductions 2026

St. Lucia rental income taxation — taxed at progressive PIT rates 0-28%, allowable deductions (maintenance, management, mortgage interest), and compliance for landlords in 2026.

St. Lucia Wealth Tax Guide: No Wealth Tax, No Net Worth Tax 2026

St. Lucia wealth tax — no wealth tax, no net worth tax, no solidarity tax. St. Lucia does not impose any recurring tax on individual or corporate net worth for 2026.

Employment & Social Charges

NIS EE 5%, ER 6.5%, cap XCD 5,000/month, pension system

St. Lucia NIS Guide: EE 5%, ER 6.5%, Cap XCD 5,000/month 2026

St. Lucia National Insurance Scheme — employee 5%, employer 6.5%, cap at XCD 5,000/month insurable earnings, benefits, and compliance for 2026.

Tools & Calculators

St. Lucia Salary Calculator

PIT 0-28% progressive rates

St. Lucia VAT Calculator

VAT 12.5% standard rate

St. Lucia Corporate Tax Calculator

CIT 30% standard rate

St. Lucia Property Tax Calculator

Stamp duty 2-5%, annual 0.25-0.5%

St. Lucia Social Contributions Calculator

NIS EE 5%, ER 6.5%

Compound Interest Calculator

Project investment growth over time

Mortgage Calculator

Estimate monthly mortgage payments

Budget Calculator

50/30/20 budgeting tool
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