Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
St. Kitts & Nevis
Opportunity Score
63/100
Population
53K
Digital Nomad
54/100
Market Overview
Home of the original citizenship-by-investment program with stable, low-tax governance.
Key Indicators
Bars show how St. Kitts & Nevis compares across the 22 tracked Caribbean markets.
Internet speed: Estimated median fixed broadband download speed; OECS regional benchmark. Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · 2024.
Tax Profile
Headline statutory rates for St. Kitts & Nevis. The Tax Friendliness score above is derived from these figures.
Personal Income
0%
top rate
Corporate
33%
standard rate
Capital Gains
0%
on disposals
VAT / Sales
17%
standard rate
No personal income tax; corporate 33%; no general capital gains tax; VAT 17%. Original CBI program.
Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries · 2025. Statutory headline rates; individual circumstances and incentive programs may differ. Not tax advice.
Immigration & Residency
Official residency and citizenship pathways for St. Kitts & Nevis (as of 2025).
Citizenship by Investment
- Min. investment
- US$250,000
Sustainable Island State Contribution from US$250,000 (single applicant); real estate option from US$325,000. The original Caribbean CBI program (est. 1984).
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis CIU
Program terms change frequently. This is informational only and not legal or immigration advice — confirm current requirements with official government sources before applying.
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