Antigua and Barbuda
0% personal income tax (abolished 2016) · VAT 15% · No capital gains tax · No inheritance tax · CBI from $230,000
Antigua Tax Facts
— 2026Quick Country Comparison
— at XCD 100,000| Country | Take-home | Eff. Rate | vs Antigua |
|---|---|---|---|
 Antigua | XCD 88,093 | 11.9% | — |
 Barbados | XCD 82,580 | ~17.4% | −XCD 5,513 |
 St. Lucia | XCD 79,150 | ~20.9% | −XCD 8,943 |
 Dominica | XCD 76,830 | ~23.2% | −XCD 11,263 |
Antigua: no personal income tax since 2016; the figure shown includes employee Social Security, Medical Benefits and the Education Levy (reported rates). Barbados, St. Lucia and Dominica: progressive income tax plus employee social contributions, as computed by our 2026 calculators (Barbados converted at 2.0 BBD and 2.7 XCD per USD). XCD 100,000 ≈ $37,000 USD. Illustrative — not tax advice.
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Antigua and Barbuda uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), pegged to the USD at XCD 2.70 per USD. With no personal income tax, take-home pay is reduced only by employee payroll deductions: according to secondary sources, Social Security 6.5% (capped at XCD 6,500 of monthly earnings), Medical Benefits 3.5% and an Education Levy of 2.5-5%, roughly 9-12% of gross for most salaries. The economy is heavily tourism-driven — English Harbour is the superyacht capital of the Caribbean — and financial services are a growing sector. The IRD (Inland Revenue Department) administers VAT and business taxes. Employers also pay their own payroll contributions.
Moving from Antigua
Antigua and Barbuda has been independent since 1981, with strong British heritage and English as the official language — making it a popular destination for UK expats. The Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme offers citizenship from a $230,000 contribution to the National Development Fund, or $300,000 in approved real estate. There are no residency requirements to maintain citizenship. The island has well-developed expat infrastructure, direct flights to London, and a large British and North American community.
Last Updated: October 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc