Moving to St Kitts & Nevis: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in St Kitts & Nevis: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 2 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In St Kitts & Nevis the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 33% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in St Kitts & Nevis you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in calendar year, or domicile/ordinary residence (home + regular presence)). The typical route is Citizenship by Investment (SISC donation): US$250k Sustainable Island State Contribution (+dependant fees) or approved real estate (hold 7 yrs) + due diligence; interview There are 2 open residence programmes in St Kitts & Nevis — see the list below.
Living there
Basseterre has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 28.5 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C. The economy grew +1.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2% for 2026. Its passport opens about 136 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 0% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 0% |
| Corporate tax | 33% |
| Résidence fiscale | après 183 jours — 183 days in calendar year, or domicile/ordinary residence (home + regular presence) |
| Voie de résidence typique | Citizenship by Investment (SISC donation) — US$250k Sustainable Island State Contribution (+dependant fees) or approved real estate (hold 7 yrs) + due diligence; interview |
| Passeport | sans visa ou visa à l'arrivée dans 136 pays |
| Economic growth | +1.5% (2025), forecast 2% (2026) |
| Type de climat | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 28.5° / 31.5° (Basseterre) |
| Guerre & conflits | none — No conflict exposure |
| Tous les risques naturels | 4.5/10 |
| Solidité bancaire | 4.5/10 · NR |
| Protection de la propriété | 6/10 |
| Logements chauds en hiver | 8.5/10 |
Residence programmes in St Kitts & Nevis
- Citizenship by Investment – Sustainable Island State Contribution / Public Benefit Option — Investissement CHF 200'000 · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – Approved Real Estate — Investissement CHF 260'000 · open · 2026-10
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in St Kitts & Nevis to become tax resident?
après 183 jours. 183 days in calendar year, or domicile/ordinary residence (home + regular presence) Citizenship by investment alone ≠ tax residence; no tax on foreign income
How much tax will I pay in St Kitts & Nevis?
In St Kitts & Nevis the top income tax rate is 0%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 33% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does St Kitts & Nevis offer?
Citizenship by Investment – Sustainable Island State Contribution / Public Benefit Option (CHF 200'000); Citizenship by Investment – Approved Real Estate (CHF 260'000)
What is the usual way to move to St Kitts & Nevis?
Citizenship by Investment (SISC donation). US$250k Sustainable Island State Contribution (+dependant fees) or approved real estate (hold 7 yrs) + due diligence; interview
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