Antigua and Barbuda: Living There - Tax Issues
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INCOME TAX
Residents are not liable to tax on their employment income. However, income earned from business, trade, profession or vocation in Antigua and Barbuda is subject to tax. Residents are taxed on their worldwide income.
CAPITAL GAINS TAX
Capital gains are not subject to taxation in Antigua.
PROPERTY TAXES
Property Tax
Property tax is levied on all properties located in Antigua, but not in Barbuda. The taxable value is based on the propertys current construction replacement cost.
The applicable tax rates depend on the classification of the property; whether it is a residential property or commercial property. Residential properties are subject to the following rates:
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX |
|
| TAXABLE VALUE, ECD (US$) | TAX |
| Up to 50,000 (US$18,519) | ECD50 (US$19) |
| 51,000 100,000 (US$37,037) | ECD150 (US$56) |
| 101,000 150,000 (US$55,556) | ECD275 (US$102) |
| 151,000 250,000 (US$92,593) | ECD500 (US$185) |
| 251,000 350,000 (US$129,630) | ECD900 (US$333) |
| 351,000 500,000 (US$185,185) | ECD1,800 (US$667) |
| 501,000 700,000 (US$259,259) | ECD2,500 (US$926) |
| 701,000 900,000 (US$333,333) | ECD3,000 (US$1,111) |
| 901,000 1,200,000 (US$444,444) | ECD4,000 (US$1,482) |
| Over 1,200,000 (US$444,444) | 0.5% of 1% of the taxable value |
| Source: Global Property Guide | |
In certain districts, surcharges of 5%, 10%, 15% or 20% are applied.
Land Tax
Land tax is levied at Antigua and Barbuda, depending on the type and size of the property.
LAND TAX |
|
| TAXABLE BASE | TAX |
| Less than 1 acre | ECD50 (US$19) |
| 1 acre 5 acres | ECD50 (US$19) per acre |
| 6 acres 50 acres | ECD200 (US$74) per acre |
| 51 acres 500 acres | ECD150 (US$56) per acre |
| Over 500 acres | ECD100 (US$37) per acre |
| Source: Global Property Guide | |
However, for land in the city of St. John, land tax is imposed at ECD50 (US$19) per square feet (sq. ft.). The annual tax is payable in two installments, on or before 31 March and 30 June.
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