The island nation has been able to attract foreign business and investment, especially in its offshore banking and tourism industries. Tourism is Saint Lucia’s main source of jobs and income – accounting for 65% of GDP

Due to its small size and relative lack of geological resources, its 2000s economy relies primarily on the sale ofbanana crops, and the income generated from tourism, with additional input from small-scale manufacturing.

A commentary on the hope for an improved business climate in St. Lucia

A comprehenisve study on the business enviroment in St. Lucia

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in St Lucia.

This World bank site includes rankings, data for key regulations and comparisons with other economies.

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in St Lucia.

Company registration instructions from the Inland Revenue Department of St. Lucia

This World Bank site provides a table on the corporate tax liabilities in St. Lucia

This site provides a table on the graduaded tax rate for individuals in St. Lucia

The personal income tax is levied only on income over $18,400 per annum received by resident or non-resident individuals who earn income in St. Lucia, whether those income sources are located in or out of St. Lucia.

The Sales Tax Rate in St Lucia stands at 15 percent.

In the long-term, the St Lucia Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 15.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.

Profits that accrue directly or indirectly to a non-resident company carrying on a business through a permanent establishment in St. Lucia are subject to corporation tax at 33.3%.

See “Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements” on this site

Visitors to Saint Lucia must obtain a visa unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.

77 tips on getting to and getting around Saint Lucia from real travelers and locals.

See reviews and photos of transportation options in St.Lucia on TripAdvisor.

The island of St. Lucia is equipped with a modern and efficient system of telecommunications. St. Lucia’s phone system is run by Cable & Wireless, a company with branches across the island

Brief commentary on phone service in St. Lucia

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 Lucia. 

This site provides links to the Labour Code of St. Lucia

A guide to labor law in St. Lucia from the US Library of Congress

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 Lucia. 

Costs of everyday items in St Lucia

Generally, the cost of living is lower on St. Lucia than in America and is also lower than many of the other islands in the Caribbean. 

Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Saint Lucia – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.

A monthly guide to temperature, rainfall and sunshine in St. Lucia

The weather in St Lucia is typical of weather in the Caribbean. St Lucia has a tropical climate with hot weather throughout the year. 

Latest travel advice for St Lucia including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health

This site lists the holidays that are observed in St. Lucia

This site discribesthe demographic features of the population of Saint Lucia, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.

Population statistics for St. Lucia

Education on the Caribbean island of St Lucia (which is compulsory between ages 5 and 15) attempts to provide a meaningful preparation for its junior citizens through a network of private and public schools, of which the latter charge no fees.

Saint Lucia’s education system, based on the British model, has undergone significant changes in the past two decades and now assures that all children receive a progressive quality education to prepare them for the modern workplace or to pursue advanced studies. 

List of Saint Lucia public holidays, national holiday celebrations, bank holidays, official holiday calendar

Requiremtns for importation of goods from the St. Lucia Customs and Excise Department

Saint Lucia Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods

A summary of import and export regulations

A commentary on the EPA and the impact on St. Lucia trade

This site provides key information on Saint Lucia’s participation in the WTO. Saint Lucia has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995 and a member of GATT since 13 April 1993.

A guide to apartment rentals in St. Lucia

Expert picks for your St. Lucia vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.

121,396 reviews of St. Lucia Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best St. Lucia resource.