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Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Capital: Basseterre

HDI: 0.752 (77^th)

Language: English

GDP (PPP): $1.458 billion

Currency: East Caribbean Dollar

Population: 54,961

The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, also known as the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis, is a two-island country in the West Indies. Located in the Leeward Islands chain of the Lesser Antilles, it is the smallest sovereign state in the Americas, in both area and population. The country is a Commonwealth realm, with the British monarch (currently queen Elizabeth II) as head of state. The capital city is Basseterre on the larger island of Saint Kitts. The smaller island of Nevis lies about 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Saint Kitts across a shallow channel called “The Narrows”.

The British dependency of Anguilla was historically also a part of this union, which was then known collectively as Saint Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla. To the north-northwest lie the islands of Sint Eustatius, Saba (the Netherlands), Saint Barthélemy, Saint-Martin/Sint Maarten and Anguilla. To the east and northeast are Antigua and Barbuda, and to the southeast is the small uninhabited island of Redonda, and the island of Montserrat, which currently has an active volcano (see Soufrière Hills).

Saint Kitts and Nevis were among the first islands in the Caribbean to be settled by Europeans. Saint Kitts was home to the first British and French colonies in the Caribbean, and thus has also been titled “The Mother Colony of the West Indies”.

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Economic Overview
Saint Kitts and Nevis Economy 2016 http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/saint_kitts_and_nevis/saint_kitts_and_nevis_economy.html
The economy of Saint Kitts and Nevis depends on tourism; since the 1970s tourism has replaced sugar as the traditional mainstay of the economy. Following the 2005 harvest, the government closed the sugar industry, after several decades of losses.
Economy of Saint Kitts and Nevis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis
This site (dated) provides a summary of the key contributors to the St Kitts/Nevis economy
Industry Trends & Business Climate
PRIVATE SECTOR ASSESSMENT OF ST KITTS AND NEVIS http://www.caribank.org/uploads/2014/11/2014-St.-Kitts-and-Nevis-PSAR.pdf
A comprehensive private sector report on St. Kitts/Nevis
2014 Investment Climate Statement http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/2014/227232.htm
2014 investment climate report from the US Department of State
Establishing a Presence
Saint Kitts: Types of Company http://www.lowtax.net/information/saint-kitts/saint-kitts-company-introduction.html
This site provides information on the various business structures available in St. Kitts
Starting a Business in St Kitts and Nevis http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/st-kitts-and-nevis/starting-a-business/
This World Bank site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in St Kitts and Nevis.
Nevis Offshore Company Formation https://www.offshore-protection.com/nevis-corporation-ibc
This site offers an explanation of the advantages of an Internationa Business Company (IBC) in St. Kitts/Nevis
Starting a Business in St Kitts and Nevis http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/st-kitts-and-nevis/starting-a-business/
This World Bank site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in St Kitts and Nevis.
Taxes
Rates of VAT – St. Kitts Nevis Inland Revenue Department http://www.sknvat.com/managing-your-vat/charging-vat-on-your-sales-and-other-supplies/rates-of-vat
There are different rates of VAT, depending on the type of goods and/or services your business provides. This site describes the three different rates.
Paying Taxes in St Kitts and Nevis http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/st-kitts-and-nevis/paying-taxes
This World Bank site provides a detailed summary of the taxes and mandatory contributions that a medium-size company must pay or withhold in a given year, as well as administrative burden in paying taxes and complying with postfiling procedures.
Paying Taxes in St Kitts and Nevis http://www.lowtax.net/information/saint-kitts/
See “offshore Legal and Tax Regimes” on this site
Paying Taxes in St Kitts and Nevis http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/st-kitts-and-nevis/paying-taxes
This site provides a table of tax obligations in St. Kitts including VAT (17%)
Visas
St Kitts And Nevis Visa and Passport Requirements http://www.worldtravelguide.net/st-kitts-and-nevis/passport-visa
St Kitts And Nevis visa and passport requirements & Embassy information
St. Kitts & Nevis – State https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/st-kitts-nevis.html
See “Entry, Exit & Visa Requirements” on this US State Department site
Infrastructure
Saint Kitts and Nevis Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Caribbean_and_Central_America/Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis/Transportation-Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis-TG-C-1.html
88 tips on getting to and getting around Saint Kitts and Nevis from real travelers
St. Kitts Transportation | Caribya! http://caribya.com/st.kitts/transportation/
Transportation Options for St. Kitts Pick one of manytransportation options for exploring the terrain of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Telecommunications in Saint Kitts and Nevis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis
A summary of the telcom market in St. Kitts/Nevis
1 | Broadband in St. Kitts and Nevis http://www.infodev.org/infodev-files/resource/InfodevDocuments_1109.pdf
A comprehensive report on Broadband in St. Kitts/Nevis
Employer Obligations
Labor Market Regulation in St Kitts and Nevis http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/st-kitts-and-nevis/labor-market-regulation/
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in St Kitts and Nevis.
Guide to Law Online: Saint Kitts and Nevis https://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/stkitts.php
A guide to the laws of St. Kitts and Nevis
St Kitts & Nevis : Protection of Employment Act http://blue.lim.ilo.org/cariblex/skn_act1.shtml
See Part II and Part III on this site
Labor Market Regulation in St Kitts and Nevis http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/st-kitts-and-nevis/labor-market-regulation/
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in St Kitts and Nevis.
Culture/Living
Average Weather For Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis https://weatherspark.com/averages/33729/Basseterre-St-George-Basseterre-Parish-St-Kitts-and-Nevis
This site describes the typical weather at the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis) weather station over the course of an average year.
St. Kitts & Nevis – State https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/st-kitts-nevis.html
See “Safety and Security” on this US Department of State site
St. Kitts and Nevis Education System http://www.classbase.com/Countries/St-Kitts-and-Nevis/Education-System
The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College is the leading tertiary institution on St. Kitts and Nevis and offers a broad range of educational opportunities to the islanders.
Cost of Living in Saint Kitts And Nevis https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Saint+Kitts+And+Nevis
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Saint Kitts And Nevis.
Expat Saint Kitts and Nevis – Expat Intelligence http://www.expatintelligence.com/expat-saint-kitts-and-nevis.shtml
The cost of living in St. Kitts or Nevis does vary; however for the most part it is considered moderate. While it is probably more expensive than in the United States due to minimum real estate value laws
Saint Kitts & Nevis – Culture, Customs & Etiquette http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=173
Saint Kitts & Nevis – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving
Tipping – St. Kitts Forum – TripAdvisor https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g147374-i541-k6282376-Tipping-St_Kitts_St_Kitts_and_Nevis.html
A forum discussion on tipping practices in St. Kitts/Nevis
Nevis Weather – Nevis, St. Kitts https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g147377-s208/Nevis:Caribbean:Weather.And.When.To.Go.html
Nevis is in the tropics, but it is a small island cooled by almost constant breezes off of the ocean, so it never gets really hot. The weather also doesn’t change much all year round on Nevis
St Kitts and Nevis travel advice – GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/st-kitts-and-nevis/safety-and-security
Most visits are trouble-free, but there have been incidents of crime including murder, armed robbery and sexual assault.
St Kitts & Nevis public holidays – Lonely Planet https://www.lonelyplanet.com/st-kitts-and-nevis/public-holidays
Quick reference guide to public holidays dates in St Kitts & Nevis.
The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sc.html
See “People and Society” on this CIA site
Demographics of Saint Kitts and Nevis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis
iThis site discusses the demographics of the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis, including population density,ethnicity, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population
Independent Schools in St Kitts and Nevis http://www.commonwealthofnations.org/sectors-st_kitts_and_nevis/education/independent_schools/
There are 12 years of compulsory education starting at age five. Primary school comprises seven years and secondary five, with cycles of three and two years. Some 74% of pupils complete primary school
Saint Kitts and Nevis Public Holidays 2016 http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Saint-Kitts-and-Nevis
List of Saint Kitts and Nevis public holidays, national holiday celebrations, bank holidays
Trade
Customs: Regulations, Export-Import https://cape-verde.visahq.com/customs/
A summary of import and export regulations
SICE: Countries: Saint Kitts and Nevis : Trade Policy http://www.sice.oas.org/ctyindex/KNA/KNAagreements_e.asp
A listing of St. Kitts/Nevis trade agreements
WTO | Saint Kitts and Nevis – Member information https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/st_kitts_nevis_e.htm
This site provides key information on Saint Kitts and Nevis’ participation in the WTO. Saint Kitts and Nevis has been a member of WTO since 21 February 1996 and a member of GATT since 24 March 1994.
Saint Kitts and Nevis customs https://saint-kitts-nevis.visahq.com/customs/
Saint Kitts and Nevis customs … Export Regulations by Saint Kitts and Nevis customs.
IATA – St. Kitts-Nevis Customs, Currency & Airport Tax IATA - St. Kitts-Nevis Customs, Currency & Airport Tax
Customs regulations for individuals entering St. Kitts/Nevis
Housing and Rentals
The 10 Best Hotels in St. Kitts and Nevis https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g147373-St_Kitts_and_Nevis-Hotels.html
A listing of the top hotels in St.Kitts/Nevis
Apartments in St Kitts | stkittstourism.kn http://www.stkittstourism.kn/explore-st-kitts-accommodations-apartments.php
A guide to apartments, condos, guest houses and B&Bs in St. Kitts/Nevis
Travel
St. Kitts and Nevis Travel Guide | Fodor’s Travel http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st-kitts-and-nevis
Expert picks for your St. Kitts and Nevis vacation
St. Kitts and Nevis Travel Guide | Travel + Leisure http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/st-kitts-nevis
A guide to hotels, restaurants and things to do in St. Kitts/Nevis

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