Stamp Duty Act • Alien Landholding (Licensing) Act • Land & House Tax
Saint Lucia Property Transfer & Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate buyer and vendor stamp duty, legal conveyancing costs, Alien Landholding Licensing (ALHL) fees for foreign nationals, and annual property taxes.
Real Estate Stamp Duty & Alien Landholding Rules
Under the Stamp Duty Act and the Alien Landholding (Licensing) Act of Saint Lucia:
Citizen Vendor Stamp Duty
- Up to EC$ 50,000: 2.5%
- EC$ 50,001 to EC$ 75,000: 3.5%
- EC$ 75,001 to EC$ 150,000: 5.0%
- Over EC$ 150,000: 10.0%
- Alien Vendor: Flat 10.0% on full consideration.
Alien Landholding License (ALHL)
- Application Fee: Non-refundable EC$ 1,500 (~US$ 555).
- License Fee: Typically 7.5% of property value (often waived or reduced in approved CIP designated resort developments).
- Annual Land & House Tax: 0.25% on residential property; 0.40% on commercial property.
📊 Inland Revenue Department (IRD) & NIC Statutory Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (XCD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | $0.00 XCD |
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