Stamp Act Cap. 440 • Aliens (Land-Holding Regulation) Act Cap. 296 • Mainland & Grenadines
Saint Vincent Property Transfer & ALHL Calculator
Calculate real estate closing costs across Saint Vincent, Bequia, Mustique, and Canouan including statutory 5% buyer/seller stamp duties, 10% Alien Land-Holding License (ALHL), and legal conveyancing fees in EC$ and USD.
Saint Vincent Property Acquisition Laws
Property transactions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are governed by the Stamp Act (Cap. 440), the Registration of Documents Act, and the Aliens (Land-Holding Regulation) Act (Cap. 296).
Statutory Conveyance Fees & Taxes
- Government Stamp Duty: Saint Vincent levies a combined 10.0% stamp duty on real estate conveyances. Under statutory practice, this is divided equally: 5.0% payable by the buyer and 5.0% payable by the seller.
- Alien Land-Holding Licence (ALHL): Non-citizens and foreign corporate entities acquiring freehold land or long-term leases must obtain Cabinet approval and pay a statutory 10.0% licence fee calculated on the gross property valuation.
- Legal Conveyancing Fees: Legal representation is required for drafting deeds, conducting title searches at the High Court Registry in Kingstown, and executing deeds of conveyance. Standard legal fees are approximately 1.5% to 2.0% subject to 16% Value Added Tax.
📊 Inland Revenue Department (IRD) & National Insurance Services (NIS) Matrix
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