Caribbean & Atlantic

St Lucia: tax at a glance

Progressive income tax up to 30%, a flat 30% corporate tax and a 12.5% VAT. There is no capital gains, wealth or inheritance tax.

Worldwide (residence-based) Last verified July 2026

Ways to relocate to St Lucia

The residency and citizenship routes that lead here, weighed against the tax picture above.

The taxes

Personal income (top)
30%
Corporate income
30%
Capital gains
None. There is no capital gains tax.
VAT
12.5%
Dividends (WHT)
0%
Interest (WHT)
15%
Royalties (WHT)
25%
Social security (employee)
5%
Social security (employer)
5%
Wealth tax
None
Inheritance / estate
None
Property tax
Annual property tax, with residential property taxed at roughly 0.25% of market value.

How the system works

Tax system
Worldwide (residence-based)
Foreign income
Taxed (worldwide)
Taxes by citizenship
No
Exit tax
No
CFC rules
No
CRS
Participating

The rates below are indicative headline figures (top marginal, standard, and headline rates), reviewed 2026-07. Brackets, surcharges, and state, provincial or cantonal taxes vary. Treat this as a reference map, not advice.

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Frequently asked

What is the income tax rate in St Lucia?

The top marginal personal income tax rate in St Lucia is 30%. Progressive, from 0% to 30%. The top rate applies above roughly XCD 30,000 of taxable income.

What is the corporate tax rate in St Lucia?

The headline corporate income tax rate is 30%.

Does St Lucia tax capital gains?

Capital gains for individuals: None. There is no capital gains tax..