Your Gateway to Business in Saint Lucia

Geography, government, economy, infrastructure, and everything you need to understand St. Lucia as a business destination.

• 10 administrative districts
• Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
• English-speaking, common law system

Step-by-step guide to registering and setting up your business, from company types to required documents.

• IBC, LLC, sole proprietorship
• 48-72 hour registration
• No minimum capital for IBCs

Tax rates, labor laws, property regulations, work permits, and the full regulatory landscape.

• 30% corporate tax (0% for IBCs)
• 12.5% VAT standard rate
• Up to 15-year tax holidays

Tourism, agriculture, creative industries, renewable energy, BPO, and emerging opportunities.

• 900K+ annual visitors
• Growing tech/BPO sector
• Renewable energy push

Interactive map, district profiles, key locations, ports, airports, and business zones.

• Castries - Capital & main port
• Vieux Fort - International airport
• Gros Islet - Tourism hub

Second passport through investment. 4 routes from $240K. Visa-free access to 145+ countries.

• NEF donation from $240,000
• Real estate from $300,000
• 6-12 month processing

Housing, food, utilities, transport, healthcare costs, and practical relocation advice.

• Monthly budget breakdowns
• Rent & real estate prices
• Healthcare & education

Public holidays, festivals, business events, seasonal patterns, and cultural etiquette.

• 13 public holidays
• Jazz Festival, Carnival, Jounen Kweyol
• Business culture guide

Real business listings: law firms, accountants, banks, real estate agents, IBC agents, and more.

• Government agencies
• Professional services
• Hotels & conference venues

Quick answers to common questions about business registration, taxes, property, immigration, and daily life.

• Business setup & registration
• Tax & legal questions
• Practical tips & CARICOM trade

Trade agreements, CARICOM single market access, export opportunities, and using St. Lucia as a Caribbean hub.

• CSME & OECS Economic Union
• EU, US, Canada trade deals
• Export/import procedures

Step-by-step action plan for registering and launching your business in Saint Lucia.

• Pre-investment due diligence
• Registration steps & forms
• Post-registration setup

Official government websites, international organizations, databases, and useful external links.

• Government portals & registries
• International data sources
• Business support organizations

Political leadership, cabinet, parliament structure, election results, judiciary, and regulatory bodies.

• PM Philip J. Pierre (SLP, re-elected 2025)
• 17-seat House of Assembly
• CCJ as final appellate court

Work permits, residency options, visa requirements, stay extensions & permanent residence pathways.

• Work permit categories & fees
• CARICOM Skills Certificate
• Permanent residence routes