What statutory acts govern Saint Kitts and Nevis Vehicle Import Duty & Annual Licence Calculator in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Operations strictly adhere to the Tax Administration and Procedures Act, Social Security Act 1977, Protection of Employment Act, and Severance Payments Act.

Does Saint Kitts and Nevis levy personal income tax on resident wages?

Saint Kitts and Nevis does not levy traditional individual income tax on wage earners, but imposes the mandatory Housing and Social Development Levy (HSDL) on gross earnings.

What are mandatory Social Security Board (SSB) and HSDL contribution rates?

Employees pay 5% SSB plus 3.5% to 5% HSDL; employers contribute 5% SSB, 1% Severance Payment Fund, and 3% HSDL up to the statutory wage ceiling of XCD 6,500 monthly.

When must monthly SSB and HSDL remittances be paid in Basseterre and Charlestown?

Employers must submit monthly remittance forms and pay all deductions to the Social Security Board by the 15th day of the following calendar month.

What penalties are imposed by the Inland Revenue Department and SSB for delays?

Late contributions incur a statutory surcharge of 10% on the outstanding sum plus ongoing interest until all statutory obligations are liquidated.

Saint Kitts & Nevis Licensing Division • Vehicles & Road Traffic Act Cap. 15.06 • Customs & Excise

Saint Kitts & Nevis Vehicle Licence & Duty Calculator

Determine annual motor vehicle road licence fees based on tare weight classes, or calculate total landed import duties including 35% customs duty, 6% CSC, excise tax, EC$ 5,000 used vehicle environmental surcharge, and 17% VAT.

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Tare Weight & Vehicle Class

Mandatory Inspection Fee

Annual physical vehicle roadworthiness check by Traffic Licensing Dept

Fixed Currency Peg (USD / XCD)

Eastern Caribbean Central Bank fixed exchange rate

Saint Kitts and Nevis Motor Vehicle Statutory Regulations

Vehicle ownership and importation in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis are governed by the Vehicles and Road Traffic Act (Cap. 15.06) administered by the Traffic Department and Inland Revenue Department, alongside the Customs & Excise Department at the Basseterre Deep Water Port and Charlestown Pier.

Annual Road Licence Renewal

• Based on vehicle tare weight (hundredweights / kg).
• Light cars up to 20 cwt: EC$ 200/yr.
• Medium passenger vehicles 21-30 cwt: EC$ 250/yr.
• Large cars & crossovers 31-40 cwt: EC$ 320/yr.
• Heavy SUVs & Pickups 41-50 cwt: EC$ 450/yr.
• Mandatory mechanical inspection fee: EC$ 60/yr.

Customs Import Tariffs

• CARICOM CET Import Duty: 35% on CIF.
• Customs Service Charge (CSC): 6% on CIF.
• Excise Tax: 30% (<1600cc), 40% (1600-3000cc), 45% (>3000cc).
• Environmental Surcharge: EC$ 5,000 for vehicles older than 2 yrs.
• Standard Import VAT: 17% compounded.

📊 Inland Revenue Department (IRD) & Social Security Board (SSB) Matrix

Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item	Calculated Amount (XCD)
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