Saint Lucia
St. Lucia
Opportunity Score
61/100
Population
184K
Digital Nomad
52/100
Market Overview
Scenic tourism-driven economy with a growing CBI program and rising hospitality investment.
Key Indicators
Bars show how St. Lucia compares across the 22 tracked Caribbean markets.
Internet speed: Estimated median fixed broadband download speed; OECS regional benchmark. Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · 2024.
435,959 annual tourist arrivals (2024)
Total stay-over visitor arrivals. Source: Saint Lucia Tourism Authority / ECCB.
Tax Profile
Headline statutory rates for St. Lucia. The Tax Friendliness score above is derived from these figures.
Personal Income
30%
top rate
Corporate
30%
standard rate
Capital Gains
0%
on disposals
VAT / Sales
12.5%
standard rate
Personal and corporate top rates 30%; no capital gains tax; VAT 12.5% (reduced for tourism).
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. Lucia (as of 2025).
Citizenship by Investment
- Min. investment
- US$240,000
National Economic Fund donation from US$240,000 (single applicant). Real estate and government bond options also available.
Source: Saint Lucia CIP Unit
Program terms change frequently. This is informational only and not legal or immigration advice — confirm current requirements with official government sources before applying.
Local partners on St. Lucia
Law firms, real estate agents, and relocation advisors who can help you move to or invest in St. Lucia.
Blue Horizon Realty
Real Estate
Luxury & investment property specialists
Boutique brokerage focused on beachfront villas, branded residences, and CBI-qualifying developments across the Eastern Caribbean.
Atlantic Expat Insurance
Insurance
International health & property cover
Global health insurance and property cover tailored to expats, retirees, and digital nomads relocating to the Caribbean.
Island Relocation Co.
Relocation
End-to-end relocation & settling-in services
Concierge relocation support: school search, home finding, shipping, and local onboarding for families and remote workers.
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