Antigua and Barbuda represents a small country, that is situated in the Caribbean region, and is a commonwealth realm. It draws attention with warm sunny climate, white sand beaches, surfing, yachting, diving opportunities in the Caribbean Sea, its primordial, untouched nature.
It is an exclusive destination in case of political turbulence and instability. Antigua and Barbuda possesses efficient political infrastructure. Owing democratic principles, strong legal and regulatory framework, a parliamentary system of government, protection of freedoms and rights, Antigua and Barbuda gives expats the sense of stability and security.
Moreover, the same sense exists in entrepreneurship, investing, and business set up. Specifically, people come to this destination from all over the globe to reduce their tax burden and experience welcoming investment and business environment. In particular, investors are attracted by the absence of taxes on local income, global income or capital gains, whilst business can benefit from the Antigua and Barbuda's Special Economic Zone.
When considering buying real estate for investment, there are various properties to choose from depending on your preferences and budget:
The procedure of obtaining citizenship through investment usually lasts from 6 to 12 months, depending on the chosen country and the peculiarities of the process. The smallest amount of investment required to obtain citizenship usually ranges from $100,000. These investments may include purchasing real estate, investing in local businesses or government funds, and additional taxes and fees.
Antigua and Barbuda citizenship can be obtained along with the principal applicant by his immediate family members who are included in the application. This category includes:
All family members included in the application must also pass a background check and meet health requirements. The citizenship process for all applicants generally takes 3 to 6 months.
No taxes on personal income, dividends, wealth, inheritance, or capital gains.
Corporate tax is 25%. Banks pay 22,5%. Tax rate of 10% is paid by telecommunications, insurance and oil companies.
Real estate purchase tax is 2,5%. When selling it rates at 7,5%.
The ABST (Antigua and Barbuda Sale Tax), which is an actual analogue of VAT, constitutes to 15%. Hotel and restaurant services pay 14%.
Some sectors are completely exempt from it.
Property tax ranges from 0,1% to 0,5%.
Concerning banking system, there are 13 banks functioning in the country. You are offered to open the bank account in person by visiting it, or online. It is required to transfer particular sum of money that is written in the agreement, after that the account will be activated.
Antigua and Barbuda signed double tax treaties with several countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, and others. It's an important measure to avoid double taxation of incomes and strengthen foreign investments.
Exclusive real estate services
Banking assistance (local and offshore accounts)
Company registration/incorporation (local and offshore companies)
Police reports for approved clients
VIP airport arrival services
Executive Chauffeur Services
Virtual office services
Conference & corporate events planning
Family applications are due to include the following members:
— a spouse of the main applicant;
— the main applicant's child or his or her spouse who is under 30 years old and depends financially on the applicant;
— the main applicant's child or his/her spouse's child who is 18 years or older, but who is physically or mentally handicapped and who is living with and wholly supported by the main applicant;
— a parent or grandparent of the main applicant, or his or her spouse, who is 55+ years old and who financially depends on the principal applicant;
— the main applicant's sibling, or sibling of his or her spouse, if unmarried;
— the main applicant's future spouse (with a fee of $50,000 to be paid upon application);
— a future spouse of dependent children where the dependent child financially depends on the main applicant;
— a future child of a dependent child (with a fee of USD10,000 to be paid for children under 6 years of age and USD20,000 for children 6-17 years of age).
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You will acquire an electronic copy of the citizenship approval from the Ministry, naturalization certificate and passport.
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