Saint Lucia

Citizenship by Investment Program

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St. Lucia is famous for its dramatic Pitons, twin volcanic spires that are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular for hiking.

In 2015, the Saint Lucia government introduced the Citizenship by Investment Program to attract foreign investment, allowing individuals to acquire Saint Lucia citizenship through investment in four to six months. With Saint Lucian citizenship, individuals can enjoy visa-free travel to over 146 countries, including key business centers in Europe, North, and Latin America, and Asia, making it a highly desirable choice. In addition to Travel freedom, Saint Lucia passport holders enjoy a favorable tax system, which includes exemptions from wealth, gift, inheritance, foreign income, and personal income taxes. In addition, you have the advantage of accessing attractive incentive packages such as corporate tax incentives, import duty exemptions, tax relief benefits, and export allowances.

23rd

Passport Ranking

146+

Visa-free countries

6-9 months

Time to citizenship

$240,000

Starting investment

Benefits

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Travel Freedom

Travel to 146+ countries visa-free or with a visa on arrival

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Tax Benefits

No capital gains or wealth taxes on worldwide income or assets

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No Residency or Travel Requirements

No education, or managerial requirements

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Fast Application Process

6-9 months to process an application, making it one of the fastest programs

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Family Eligibility

Investors can include most of their family in the application

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Investment After Approval

Investors will only need to make their contributions once their application is approved

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Business Advantages

Corporate tax incentives, exemption from import duties, and export allowances

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Premium Lifestyle

One of the most developed islands in the Caribbean

Citizenship Programme

Contribution to the National Economic Fund (NEF)

Single applicant with up to 3 dependents: US $240,000 (non-refundable).
For each additional dependent under 18: US $10,000.
For each additional dependent above 18: US $20,000.

Real Estate, pre-approved project / Enterprise project

US $300,000 investment in pre-approved real estate projects.
Additional administration fees – non-refundable, upon approval.

Governments Bonds

Applications for citizenship of Saint Lucia can be made through an investment in the National Action Government Bonds (“NAB”).

USD 300,000
Admin Fee: USD 50,000

Enterprise Project

Enterprise Project

Option 1 – Sole applicant Minimum investment $3,500,000

An additional, non-refundable administration fee of US$50,000 will apply.

Option 2 – More than one applicant (joint venture)
Minimum investment $6,000,000
Each applicant must contribute at least $1,000,000

An additional, non-refundable administration fee of US$50,000 will apply.

Option 3 – Enterprise Project.
Investment in pre-approved projects: US$250,000

An additional administration fee will apply.
– Single Applicant -US$15,000
– Applicant & Spouse – US$ 20,000
– Applicant applying with two dependents – US$ 25,000
– Applicant with three qualifying dependents – US$ 30,000
– Additional Dependents (+3) – US$ 10,000 Each

*Plus government processing fees and due diligence fees

Steps and Procedures

Month 1

Step 1

Client chooses either investment or donation option. Client signs the KB Group contract, and pays initial retainer.

Step 2

KB Group assists the client to gather all required documentation, and to complete the various application forms for submission to the CIU.

Step 3

Second payment is made, and file is submitted.

Month 2-8

Step 4

Interview

Step 5

Issuance of Approval Letter by the CIU (Citizenship-by-Investment Unit), third payment is required immediately.

Step 6

Naturalisation certificate is issued.

Month 9

Step 6

KB Group receives client passport(s). Passport can be either picked up from KB Group office or delivered to clients home address, (locally or internationally).