Moving to Antigua & Barbuda: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Antigua & Barbuda: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 4 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Antigua & Barbuda the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Antigua & Barbuda you need at least 30 days a year (Permanent residence certificate (tax PR programme: $100k+ income, $20k flat tax/yr) + ≥30 days in year). The typical route is Citizenship by Investment (NDF donation): US$230k NDF donation for family of up to 4 + govt/due-diligence fees; 5 days' presence in first 5 yrs There are 4 open residence programmes in Antigua & Barbuda — see the list below.
Living there
St John's has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 28.5 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C. The economy grew +2.7% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 134 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 0% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 0% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| Résidence fiscale | après 30 jours — Permanent residence certificate (tax PR programme: $100k+ income, $20k flat tax/yr) + ≥30 days in year |
| Voie de résidence typique | Citizenship by Investment (NDF donation) — US$230k NDF donation for family of up to 4 + govt/due-diligence fees; 5 days' presence in first 5 yrs |
| Passeport | sans visa ou visa à l'arrivée dans 134 pays |
| Economic growth | +2.7% (2025), forecast 2.5% (2026) |
| Type de climat | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 28.5° / 31.5° (St John's) |
| Guerre & conflits | none — No conflict exposure |
| Tous les risques naturels | 4.9/10 |
| Solidité bancaire | 4.5/10 · NR |
| Protection de la propriété | 5.5/10 |
| Logements chauds en hiver | 8.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Antigua & Barbuda
- Citizenship by Investment – National Development Fund — Investissement CHF 184'000 · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – University of the West Indies Fund — Investissement CHF 208'000 · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – Real Estate — Investissement CHF 240'000 · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – Business Investment — Investissement CHF 320'000 · open · 2026-10
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Antigua & Barbuda to become tax resident?
après 30 jours. Permanent residence certificate (tax PR programme: $100k+ income, $20k flat tax/yr) + ≥30 days in year Ordinary route 183 days; CIP citizenship alone ≠ tax residence; no tax on foreign income
How much tax will I pay in Antigua & Barbuda?
In Antigua & Barbuda the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Antigua & Barbuda offer?
Citizenship by Investment – National Development Fund (CHF 184'000); Citizenship by Investment – University of the West Indies Fund (CHF 208'000); Citizenship by Investment – Real Estate (CHF 240'000); Citizenship by Investment – Business Investment (CHF 320'000)
What is the usual way to move to Antigua & Barbuda?
Citizenship by Investment (NDF donation). US$230k NDF donation for family of up to 4 + govt/due-diligence fees; 5 days' presence in first 5 yrs
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