Saint Lucia
Income tax 15–30% progressive · XCD 25,000 personal allowance · CBI from $240,000 · Capital gains 0%
St. Lucia Tax Facts
— 2026Quick Country Comparison
— at XCD 100,000| Country | Take-home | Eff. Rate | vs St. Lucia |
|---|---|---|---|
 St. Lucia | XCD 70,000 | ~30% | — |
 Antigua | XCD 100,000 | 0% | +XCD 30,000 |
 Dominica | XCD 65,000 | ~35% | -XCD 5,000 |
 Barbados | XCD 71,500 | ~28.5% | +XCD 1,500 |
St. Lucia reflects the statutory 15-30% progressive schedule on domestic-source income. Antigua has 0% guaranteed income tax. Dominica and Barbados reflect their own published progressive schedules. XCD 100,000 ≈ $37,000 USD. Illustrative — not tax advice.
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St. Lucia uses the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), pegged to the USD at XCD 2.70 per USD. Income tax is progressive across 3 bands from 15% to 30%, with an XCD 25,000 personal allowance. There's no capital gains tax. The St. Lucia CIP Unit administers the Citizenship by Investment programme, which since the July 2024 OECS price harmonization now ranks as the second-most-expensive of the five OECS options — behind only St. Kitts at $250,000.
Moving from St. Lucia
St. Lucia's National Economic Fund (NEF) donation option starts at $240,000, covering up to 3 dependents in the base price (additional dependents: +$20,000 for age 18+, +$10,000 for under-18). The real estate option minimum was raised to $300,000 (from $200,000), and government bonds now require $300,000 plus a $50,000 administration fee. A new $500 interview fee (principal applicant only) has applied since September 2023.
Last Updated: August 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc