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Republic of Cuba

Cuba

Ranked #21 of 22

Opportunity Score

38/100

Population

11.2M

Digital Nomad

21/100

Market Overview

Large untapped market constrained by infrastructure and regulatory complexity.

Key Indicators

Bars show how Cuba compares across the 22 tracked Caribbean markets.

Opportunity Score
38/100
Real Estate Growth
2.1%
Tourism Growth
4.3%
Cost of Living
34/100
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Digital Nomad Score
21/100
Safety Score
65/100
Healthcare
70/100
Expat Community
25/100
Tax Friendliness
43/100

Internet speed: Among the slowest in the region; median fixed broadband ~3.8 Mbps with limited home access. Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · 2025.

2,200,000 annual tourist arrivals (2024)

Total international visitor arrivals. Source: ONEI (Cuba National Statistics Office).

Tax Profile

Headline statutory rates for Cuba. The Tax Friendliness score above is derived from these figures.

Personal Income

50%

top rate

Corporate

35%

standard rate

Capital Gains

0%

on disposals

VAT / Sales

0%

standard rate

Headline personal rate up to 50% and corporate 35%. No modern VAT (sales tax applies). Heavy practical and regulatory constraints beyond statutory rates.

Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · 2025. Statutory headline rates; individual circumstances and incentive programs may differ. Not tax advice.

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