Saint Lucia: company formation
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Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
IBC in Saint Lucia — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Choice between exemption and a reduced rate at incorporation.
- Very fast incorporation.
- Moderate maintenance cost.
What it does not solve
- The choice of regime binds and is hard to revisit.
- Banking difficult from Europe.
Conditions to meet
Source (30 September 2026): govt.lc (to be checked)
What the source says: The tax authority's page does not confirm "the choice between exemption and a reduced rate" as the page states it.
Usual authorised capital, not a legal minimum
Usual time, from our files; to be checked.
Difficult.
Registered office and agent mandatory, included. The regime is elected at incorporation and binds.
Our assessment for Saint Lucia; to be checked.
Not offered.
Our offer in Saint Lucia, internal catalogue.
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 9 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Saint Lucia: what is specific to it
- International Business Companies (Amendment) Act 2019: IBCs formed since 1 January 2019 no longer have a separate exemption; earlier ones kept it until 30 June 2021. Source: npc.govt.lc
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Saint Lucia compared with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Costa Rica
| Saint Lucia | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Costa Rica | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | IBC | BC | SRL |
| Corporate taxation | Choice between exemption and a reduced rate | 0 % on foreign-source income | 30% (reduced rates for small companies) |
| Share capital | $50,000 | $10,000 | Not established |
| Incorporation time | 1–3 days | 2–3 days | About 3 days (CrearEmpresa platform) |
| Banking access | Difficult | Difficult | Demanding |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own |
| Our services | from 2,703 € | from 2,090 € | from 5,190 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines → · The page for Costa Rica →
Registered office and premises in Saint Lucia
From 1,590 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Name reservation
- Filing and incorporation
- Delivery of the corporate file
- Account opening
For Saint Lucia, the usual time is 1–3 days.
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: International place of incorporation · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Saint Lucia: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Saint Lucia?
Company formation in Saint Lucia starts at 2,703 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Saint Lucia?
About 1–3 days once the file is complete (usual time from our files; to be checked).
What is the corporate tax rate in Saint Lucia?
Choice between exemption and a reduced rate (data as of 21 September 2026; source: govt.lc; to be checked). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Saint Lucia?
$50,000: usual authorised capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Saint Lucia?
Choice between exemption and a reduced rate at incorporation. Very fast incorporation. Moderate maintenance cost.
What are the drawbacks of a company in Saint Lucia?
The choice of regime binds and is hard to revisit. Banking difficult from Europe.
Saint Lucia or Saint Vincent and the Grenadines or Costa Rica: where do our services start?
from 2,703 € in Saint Lucia; from 2,090 € in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; from 5,190 € in Costa Rica, excluding tax.
Saint Lucia or Saint Vincent and the Grenadines or Costa Rica: how does corporate tax compare?
Saint Lucia, Choice between exemption and a reduced rate; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 0 % on foreign-source income; Costa Rica, 30% (reduced rates for small companies); to be checked.
Saint Lucia or Saint Vincent and the Grenadines or Costa Rica: which is faster to register?
Saint Lucia in 1–3 days; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2–3 days; Costa Rica in About 3 days (CrearEmpresa platform), usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →